Radar detector in the CX-5?

[johnpham1]

Where do I plug my radar detector in my cx-5? The only power outlet I can find is in the center arm rest which is quite inconvenient. Thanks!

 

[yrwei52]

Not much you can do here if you need a standard 12V power supply for your radar detector. Worse, that 12V power socket inside the center console is un-switched, the power is on all the time!

 

[tibimakai]

I have connected my Redline, to my aftermarket mirror's power connector. They sell this adaptor. I have soldered mine.

 

[Danielle]

I think you can think of resetting it or something like that, you can search ringtone ringchill and download other ringtones to try again

 

[cz5gt]

with Homelink mirror the easiest is to get power from it and attach the radar detector nearby.
Or buy a long cable with 12v outlet plug (front connector is off when car is off) and tuck the cable behind the A pillar cover

 

[RL911]

In my 2019 there is an outlet in front of the shifter in that little storage area. Unswitched.

btw, radar in a cx5 is a nightmare with constant falsing. The only detector that I’ve found to be good at filtering is the uniden r7. At a minI I’m, you need a detector that allows for a lot of customization. The R4 might work too.

 

[Fruitwolf]

I use this to mount it to the rearview mirror: BlendMount Radar Detector Mounts | Custom Aluminum Mounts

I power it off the mirror:

MirrorTap Power Cord - MirrorTap Power Cord

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blendmount.com

It’s clean, no wires laying around.

The Radenso XP detector, almost no false alerts, really quiet, great detector. (Not that you’re looking)

 

[Conrad 16.5]

I think you can think of resetting it or something like that

What would you have the OP reset and how is this going to power his radar detector?

 

[RL911]

I use this to mount it to the rearview mirror: BlendMount Radar Detector Mounts | Custom Aluminum Mounts

I power it off the mirror:

MirrorTap Power Cord - MirrorTap Power Cord

Looking for a sleek and discreet way to power your devices in your car? Check out MirrorTap Power Cord for a convenient solution on the road.

blendmount.com

It’s clean, no wires laying around.

The Radenso XP detector, almost no false alerts, really quiet, great detector. (Not that you’re looking)

I tried that radenso and it was awful, constantly going off and very little ability to adjust.

here’s where I plug in.

 

[cz5gt]

All the Uniden R-series are ok. no falsing from the car itself, but they do detect other cx5 blind spot when you are behind them.