legbend

I came in here to post that! That's my install. I routed the wire the exact same way as you, but with the extended display running under the dash, and using the bone tool to go behind the center column.

I considered the ash tray location, but it'd be a remove, modify and re-install scenario. This is completely removable without damage.

fubari

I followed your tutorial exactly and the install went very smoothly! Its almost amazing how ideal the bone tool (also known as a bone folder) is for the job. I found one at the local hardware store that has an extensive paper/printing section.

There is another V1 install tutorial here, https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2720748, that mentions using a 7.5 A fuse. Good additional thing to mention as the fuse circuit tap I used came with a few options and I could have easily used the 5 A thinking it was enough, but another poster mentioned a blown V1 after doing that.

I'm a tad bit concerned right now that I have either a placement issue (did I go too high up?) or the car has some wacky interference from the lane-assist sonar as I took the car out and had the V1 on and was seeing way more chatter than I'm used to around town. I'll play with the lane-assist and do a test with a much lower placement (using the cigarette-lighter power) and see if it behaves differently.

srs

I just started another thread with my version of the stealth display install. The wiring was easy.

Tails

Glad to hear everything worked out!

The V1 actually uses a 1 AMP in-line fuse: http://www.valentine1.com/store/defa...gory=partsdept

So you should be fine using something pretty small. I think the smallest that came with my tap was 2 AMP.

As to the lane-assist - I've heard people mention this. Maybe these links will have something useful:
http://www.eabjr.com/Side-Assist-and...r-Detector.php

Reprogramming the V1:
http://www.valentine1.com/Lab/MikesLabRpt3.asp

2010A3TDI

I have installed my radar detector with the add-a-fuse harness but I'm having trouble finding a switched circuit. Even the radio/nav and the instrument cluster circuits don't kill the power when ignition is off?? I've done this with other cars and never had a problem...what am I missing??

srs

There are three fuse panels on the driver's side fuse box - colored black, tan and red plastic. I used the garage door opener mini fuse (with an add-a-fuse piggy-back) on the black (left) panel, and it is switched. I couldn't find a switched fuse on the tan or red panels. Perhaps it is only the black panel that is switched.

Steve

xtr3ma

Great DIY. Just got my Passport 9500 installed the same way.

Tails

Got a PM asking me which fuse location I used:
I used the empty fuse position #2.

According to the sticker inside the fuse panel, #1 is used for dynamic steering, but the fuse location was empty in my car - so fitting into position #2 wasn't a tight fit.

Anyway - hope that helps!

BSBG

Nice write up. I mounted mine on the passenger visor but otherwise installed the same way. I mounted the remote display at the bottom of the center console using 3M Dual Lock. It is not a big deal to glance at it or mute it when an alert sounds.

h82bslow

Tails...you're the man. I've been looking to do this for a few weeks, and this is perfect. Thanks again!! Great post.