i want to hard wire my radar detector in my 2012 jetta gli, which fuse or wire do i use for the power? This is my first VW, so I'm bot familiar with it yet

Asked by Derek Feb 08, 2012 at 02:03 PM about the Volkswagen GLI

Question type: Car Customization

i looked where the fuses go, but didn't see an obvious location. Can anyone help, i
can't bear to look at this 12v adaptor running down by dash

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i did it in my nissan, it helps if you have an aftermarket radio, all i did was wire the positive side to the switched (ignition) power wire and found a random ground to bolt the negative wire to

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