Has anyone installed their radar detector using the pigtail?

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I saw the pigtail in the glove box but what to do? No obvious place to plug into mirror or way to open it? Has anyone found where it plugs in/how to access it? Pictures appreciated. Thanks much!:drive:
 

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I installed mine and found the instructions that came with the pigtail to be incorrect. They stated to remove the cover from below the mirror to find the plug. My plug was taped around the mirror bracket.

I could see the plug but could not access it without cutting the cloth tape holding it in place.

Once I cut the tape, it was a breeze.

Sorry, I don't have pics but hopefully that helps.
 
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Think we found it ... thanks. Picture for reference. Cover plate was tricky to remove but somehow it came off .. getting it back in place ... lol

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There's a Glove Box?? LOL

On the other side of the "oh $hit" handle, there is a key hole. I imagine if you push that, the glove box will open. Can anyone confirm? Looks like the glove box is in the same location, just no handle like on the Gen 3/4 cars.
 

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On the other side of the "oh $hit" handle, there is a key hole. I imagine if you push that, the glove box will open. Can anyone confirm? Looks like the glove box is in the same location, just no handle like on the Gen 3/4 cars.
Yes, there is a glove box. There is about enough room to put a pack of gum inside.
 
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On the other side of the "oh $hit" handle, there is a key hole. I imagine if you push that, the glove box will open. Can anyone confirm? Looks like the glove box is in the same location, just no handle like on the Gen 3/4 cars.
Yes, there is a glove box. There is about enough room to put a pack of gum inside.

Confirned - it exists- that button opens it and you can fit a pack of gum inside!

Admittedly I got an umbrella too - always keep one in a car.
 

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I realize this is an old thread but I'm trying to do the same thing now and am not understanding how to do it. Are you able to just plug the radar detector cord into the exposed "pigtail" in the pic or do I need to somehow splice into something? Sorry for the confusion and thanks in advance for any who can assist!
 
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I had the dealer install mine before I took delivery. Looks like I could have done it with the pigtail included with the car but I wanted them to do it.
 
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