Plaid Radar Detector install with switched power

[TLLMRRJ]

For the refresh Model S, the Teslatap connector for radar detectors is a godsend. In all other cars, I always tap into the rearview mirror's dimming power supply, but I definitely did not want to mess with anything around the that area with the Tesla.

Fortunately, it's super easy to run a cable around the driver's side to the charging pad where the Teslatap plugs inline with the power for the wireless charging pad. I didn't even have to remove any of the kick panels to thread the cable between the joints. I only had to pull out the trim panel for the A pillar and popped off the wireless charging pad to run the cable. The charging pad power switching behaves very well for a radar detector and is a very comfortable power source to add any accessories.

It will be super easy to remove everything before taking the car in so the Warranty Sentries at Tesla won't have the pleasure of seeing any mods.

Thank you, Teslatap! Best $30 I have spent in a while.

12V Power Tap Assembled for Tesla Model S / Model X LR / Plaid | eBay

It includes the tap, and connector shown in the photo. You should confirm any accessory you attach can handle up to 16v.

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[jebinc]

I use the power at the phone chargers (for 2021+ LR/Plaid only). I've tested it to 2 amps without tripping the e-fuse. Accessory Power Guide 12v/5v – TeslaTap and slide down to "Phone Charger Connector". You do have to run the wire down one of the A-pillars, but it's fairly easy. I used the passenger side.

Yes, the detector draws less than 500mA as that is the fuse rating.

 

[SSA007]

Curious if anybody had success getting a mirrortap to work with a HW4 Model S Plaid? Trying to find a solution else will run from 12v in the interim. Thanks

 

[Ddivinia]

I have a 2023 model s plaid. Will this Tesla tap work? car is about a month old. Not sure what hardware version it is.

Thanks.
D.

 

[TLLMRRJ]

I have a 2023 model s plaid. Will this Tesla tap work? car is about a month old. Not sure what hardware version it is.

Thanks.
D.

Almost certainly. The Tesla Tap connects into the wireless charging pad and has nothing do to with hw3 or hw4.

 

[tpekid88]

For the refresh Model S, the Teslatap connector for radar detectors is a godsend. In all other cars, I always tap into the rearview mirror's dimming power supply, but I definitely did not want to mess with anything around the that area with the Tesla.

Fortunately, it's super easy to run a cable around the driver's side to the charging pad where the Teslatap plugs inline with the power for the wireless charging pad. I didn't even have to remove any of the kick panels to thread the cable between the joints. I only had to pull out the trim panel for the A pillar and popped off the wireless charging pad to run the cable. The charging pad power switching behaves very well for a radar detector and is a very comfortable power source to add any accessories.

It will be super easy to remove everything before taking the car in so the Warranty Sentries at Tesla won't have the pleasure of seeing any mods.

Thank you, Teslatap! Best $30 I have spent in a while.

12V Power Tap Assembled for Tesla Model S / Model X LR / Plaid | eBay

It includes the tap, and connector shown in the photo. You should confirm any accessory you attach can handle up to 16v.

www.ebay.com

How did you make the connection between the powertap and the radar? Which rj11 cable was used?

 

[TLLMRRJ]

How did you make the connection between the powertap and the radar? Which rj11 cable was used?

I spiced in a standard telephone cable that is black in color. You can order them online, or buy in stores.