Hidden Power in the Tesla Cybertruck!! (Radar Detector Hardwire Installation HW4)

[@wilmeraseasonedtech7172]

Well done Chris. Tip - if your radar detector, detects laser, take the next exit and maybe you’ll get lucky and not meet up with the cop 😬

[@EverydayChris]

Haha

[@mondobytes]

I’m going to 3D Print a caddy to hold the radar detector in place of the mirror that way it feels OEM

[@EverydayChris]

Sup mondo! Love your content! I saw someone do that. Right where the rear view mirror goes

[@mondobytes]

@@EverydayChris thanks man, yeah that’s what I want to do.

[@AyahuascaDataScientist]

Is this even legal?

[@officialsebgaming]

@@AyahuascaDataScientist You only need 2 mirrors, which the side ones count. Also most states allow radar detectors, but some don't.

[@justonbrazda3846]

You need to get the bracket that mounts Thule radar detector to the mirror so you don’t have suction cubs.

[@Macdaddy-tf5cu]

Just did a similar install in my cybertruck. The voltage @ the connector was ~15.5 volts. Works like a champ. Takes several minutes after securing the truck for the power @ the connector to shut off.

[@EverydayChris]

I get 15.8 with the detector on!

[@Macdaddy-tf5cu]

@@EverydayChris glad we have some lower voltage connection locations for electronic gadgets designed for 12v vehicles

[@TeslaLife2.28]

Chris, curious since it’s been a few weeks of install if any issues. I did mine this way a month or so ago before video and CT shut down last weekend. I ask as Tesla is trying to push to radar fault.

[@pi4x4]

Hi Chris, my question is how did you get power to your radar detector before you had this permanent power setup? I thought I saw a video you had out there with wires running maybe to the usb-c connection? What I’m getting at is currently I have my Uniden R7 plugged into the center console usb-c outlet. However it is not powering off automatically. Did you have to manually turn off the power to the detector every time you leave?!?!

[@justonbrazda3846]

@everydaychris have you noticed that sometimes your detector does not turn on? A few times I have been driving and noticed it was not on. It had power to it because all I had to do was hit the power button and it came on. Just wondering why it didn't power on when I got in the truck. Has this happened to you? I have a Uniden.

[@flamaest]

We need to find a 12-volt rear view mirror solution that can pigtail to this 12 volt connector. It would connect wirelessly to a camera in the back preferably feed off the camera feed that is already there if possible

[@reggieridoo]

Hi Chris Does it stay on constantly?

[@mx6773]

Uniden R-9w best for Laser/Radar Detection and jamming

[@EdsonBarron]

Thanks man, followed this to add mirrortap to my new M3P. Was similar but had red and black instead.

[@EverydayChris]

Nice

[@packerfan735]

@edsonBarron which connector did you tap into? I’m having issues with my M3P, and have tried park/drive. Hoping I just have the wrong port!

[@KEYtoSOLD]

Wired up, great video, thanks. Uniden powered up just fine but it doesn't shut off when the CT is off.

[@EverydayChris]

Shuts off when car is off and sentry mode is disabled.

[@KEYtoSOLD]

@@EverydayChris ok thanks. I didn't consider the sentry mode keeping the power active

[@PicturesOnGoldcom]

Mine is still staying on with sentry mode off. Any ideas?

[@EverydayChris]

@@PicturesOnGoldcom How long did you wait to check after sentry mode setting being off? The car has to go into the deep sleep mode after 15-20 min for it to shut off

[@PicturesOnGoldcom]

@@EverydayChrisI’ll check after 20 minutes and get back to you. Stay tuned. Thank you for the video as well. I’m not handy at all and it worked like a charm. One suggestion is to recommend the correct size screwdriver to remove the mirror. Ty.

[@Hugo-py2ce]

Nice video, can't wait to put my R8 in my cubertruck.

[@alitavakoli7988]

I hope someone will come up with an easy way to add a rearview camera monitor, in place if the mirror, by getting power the same way. So you can use the rearview mirror as a monitor.

[@pierre.a.larsen]

and side view monitors on or close to the pillars in front of the side mirrors, which can then be removed...

[@shawnneichelberger6293]

I'm working on that right now 😊

[@shawnneichelberger6293]

I added the mirror but was unable to use the same method as the USB-C connection to the camera or the camera itselft seems to require power ground AND constant or ACC. So I ended up running the usbC through the visor down the A piler and out to the center console USB connection.

[@flamaest]

​@@shawnneichelberger6293 We need this!!

[@pi4x4]

Do you have to manually turn off the radar detector every time you leave the car? Because while pulling power from the usb-c plug, it doesn’t look like my detector is powering down even when the car goes to sleep.

[@BambuksPUR]

Hey Chris, got the Uniden R8. How I get to turn it on when I start the CT? It doesn’t turn on unless I press the power button. Have the Battery Saver Mode On btw.

[@EverydayChris]

Mine turns on automatically when I open the door! Are you sure you used the same wires as mine? You can also try going into DRIVE and see if it turns on. I also have battery save mode on

[@BambuksPUR]

Yes, I actually use your link to purchase those. It’s weird then. Maybe a setting I need to change

[@EverydayChris]

@BambuksPUR yeah for me it was plug and play, try it with the cig outlet in another car first to make sure it works and also make sure connections are secure

[@pdub110]

anyone get a "climate keeper unavailable due to system fault"? i looked and this error happens when you replace windshield sometimes so definitely something happened in the area where i tapped into to get the power.

[@EverydayChris]

this is an issue unrelated. Mine did it too and they had to flush the hvac system etc. eventually the heater will die and you can't use the ac. not related to this install as after they fixed it, no issues since

[@pdub110]

@@EverydayChris serivce always says its due to x,y,z aftermarket. should uninstall rader stuff before bringing into service? thoughts? on my Y i put a rear screen on and they blamed that for some gps stuff a couple years ago. man service nothing until 1/17/25, i'll be driving in the cold for the next 2 weeks

[@EverydayChris]

@@pdub110 if its nothing near the area of service they usually don't care. But to be safe you can easily just unplug the radar detector. I've never had any issues

[@pdub110]

@@EverydayChris thanks for the vids and the replies!

[@MrFinigas]

Thank you for the informative videos on the Cybertruck. Hopefully it becomes cheaper when its time for me to buy one. LOL.

[@gunnerysergeant8889]

what about a Model S??

[@EverydayChris]

Check my model x one! Very similar

[@srqTactical]

Wait did you say camera!

[@jedsoriano6625]

Lol I just saw your Cybertruck parked at the Westin here at Mammoth yesterday. I was hoping I would run into you, but I woke up this morning and your truck was gone.

[@EverydayChris]

Haha aww man! You’re there too?! Yeah we left super early to head back to oc! And I wanted to avoid the chp lol don’t want another ticket

[@jedsoriano6625]

@@EverydayChrisyeah we’re here until tomorrow. I was telling my wife I’m subscribed to your channel and she was like yeah you’re making him rich and that’s why he got the Cybertruck and you’re still on the waiting list. Hahahaha.

[@EverydayChris]

@jedsoriano6625 Hahaa need to meet your wife next time!

[@jedsoriano6625]

@@EverydayChris next time when I see your truck again. I told her about Simba and she got sad.

[@EverydayChris]

@jedsoriano6625 :( video coming out soon he had a great time in mammoth

[@darmiejr]

Well guess what. My 2024 that's two weeks old does not have the white clip with the red and black wire. Well, Now I'm at a loss. Anyone else find that the white connect is not there?

[@EverydayChris]

Hmmm. Try the model x radar detector installation video

[@darmiejr]

I found it. Pulled the cover off again and found the white connector. It's WAY back there.

[@dev-11164]

🔥

[@TeslaElonSpaceXFan]

👍

[@AB78]

Thin and small 🤔 that's what she said 😂

[@EverydayChris]

Hahaha

[@AB78]

@@EverydayChris I'm surprised you didn't say it , you crack me up when you slide those in your videos.

[@EverydayChris]

@cellman1829 haha I say it so much, only the real ones know, hahaha hope you’re doing good. Saw some model 3 p vins going out

[@AB78]

@@EverydayChris yeah because of how excited I was about Tesla one of my buddies at work just ordered the refreshed M3 performance!!! I was like you have to one up me 😂 !!!

[@RobertPitas]

Were you worried that the cameras might be on 48v and fry the radar detector? I don’t think I saw you check the voltage with a multi-meter before tapping into the camera feed…. Would be curious where the transformer that drops the 48v to 12v is, since I would want to also put a phone mount on the windshield or HUD mount on the dash to be able to run Waze. Too bad Tesla doesn’t integrate with the Waze reporting system - then there would be no reason to have a phone visible!

[@AyahuascaDataScientist]

Is this even legal?

[@GregV8]

Why wouldn’t it?