Whistler Radar Detector XTR 435 User Manual

XTR-435 Owner’s Manual  
Model Features Summary ................................. 2 - 3  
Installation ........................................................ 4 - 6  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
Dear Whistler Detector Owner,  
• Mounting Guidelines  
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• Windshield Mounting  
• Power Connection and Fuse Replacement  
If you have questions concerning the operation of  
this Whistler product please call:  
Operation ....................................................... 7 - 14  
Power On Self Test & Volume  
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CuSTOmer SeRVICE  
1-800-531-0004  
Monday - Friday • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CT  
or visit our website  
• Feature Engaged Confirmation  
• Dim/Dark Mode  
XTR-435  
• Setting Saver  
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• Quiet/Auto Quiet Mode  
• Audio Level Adjustment  
• City/City 1/ City 2 Mode  
• Highway Mode  
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• Teach/Tutorial Mode  
• Alert Periscopes  
• VG-2 Mode  
• Safety Warning System  
• Alert Priority  
• Vehicle Battery Saver Mode  
• Traffic Flow Signal Rejection (TFSR)  
• Option Select Mode  
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LASER-RADAR  
DETECTOR  
www.whistlergroup.com  
Please keep the receipt in a safe place. You may  
register your product online at www.whistlergroup.  
com. For warranty verification purposes, a copy of your  
dated store receipt must accompany any unit sent in for  
warranty work. If the unit is returned without a dated  
store receipt, an out of warranty service charge applies.  
Note: Your warranty period begins at the time of  
purchase. The warranty is validated only by the  
dated store receipt! Now is the time to record the  
serial number of the unit in the space provided in the  
warranty section of the manual.  
• Stay Alert Feature  
POP Mode Alerts .............................................. 15  
Laser/Radar Alerts .............................................. 15  
The Whistler Group Corporate Headquarters  
3604 NW Frontage Rd. • Bentonville, AR 72712  
Tel 479.273.6012 • Fax 479.273.2927  
• Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts  
• Laser Audio/Visual Alerts  
• Pulse Protection®  
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VG-2 Alerts ......................................................... 16  
Reset Features .................................................... 16  
Troubleshooting Guide ....................................... 17  
Care and Maintenance ........................................ 18  
Are Detectors Legal? .......................................... 18  
FCC Information .................................................. 19  
Speed Monitoring ......................................... 19 - 22  
Customer Return Center  
551 N 13th St. • Rogers, AR 72756  
Customer Service Tel 800.531.0004  
To fully acquaint yourself with the operation of your  
Whistler Detector and to better understand the  
differences between detecting radar, laser and safety  
radar signals, we recommend reading this entire  
manual or visiting our FAQ page on our website  
www.whistlergroup.com  
P/N 202913,  
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2012 The Whistler Group, Inc.  
• Radar Facts  
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• POPMode  
• Laser Facts/Tips  
• Other Speed Detection Systems  
• Radar Detector Detectors  
Enjoy your Whistler Detector and please drive safely.  
Sincerely,  
Warranty Information .................................... 22 - 25  
Specifications ......................................................25  
Accessories ......................................................... 26  
The Whistler Group, Inc.  
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS  
Whistler’s ergonomic and user-friendly design provides a new  
level of operating convenience. Special features include:  
INSTALLATION  
WHISTLER FEATURES  
Mounting Guidelines  
XTR-435  
• Mount the unit as low as possible near the  
center of the windshield.  
1. Bracket Release Button  
provides quick  
and easy release of the mounting bracket.  
2. Speaker provides distinct audio warnings  
for X, K, Ka band radar, Safety Warning  
System, laser and VG-2.  
• Do not mount the unit behind wipers,  
ornaments, mirrored sunscreens, etc. These  
obstructions have metal surfaces which can  
affect radar and laser signals and reduce  
critical warning time. (Regular tinted glass  
does not affect reception).  
3. Mounting Bracket Location – slot holds  
mounting bracket firmly.  
4. Radar Antenna – compact, high-efficiency  
antenna receives radar signals.  
5. Front Laser – high gain optical lens  
provides increased sensitivity and field of  
view for leading-edge laser detection.  
6. Rear Laser – an integrated optical  
waveguide provides superior detection of  
laser signals transmitted from behind.  
7. City Button - reduces the annoyance of  
false alerts typically encountered in urban  
driving areas.  
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• Some windshields have an Instaclear or  
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Electriclear type coating, which affect radar  
signals. Consult your dealer or the vehicle’s  
owner’s manual to determine if your  
windshield has this coating.  
• Avoid placing the unit in direct contact with  
the windshield.  
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• To reduce the possibility of theft, conceal the  
unit when not in use.  
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Windshield Mounting  
8. Quiet Button - pressing QUIET before a  
signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode  
which automatically reduces the audio level after  
the initial warning to a low audio level setting.  
Pressing QUIET during a radar/laser encounter  
silences audio alerts, while allowing visual  
alerts to keep you informed.  
• Install the two suction cups and rubber  
bumper onto the bracket by fitting them into  
their holes.  
• Press the suction cups onto the windshield at  
the location you have chosen. (Image A)  
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9. Power / Volume Control – turns unit on/off  
(Image A)  
and adjusts audio level.  
10. Dim / Dark Button - engages Dim/Dark modes.  
11. Menu Button - enters Option Select Mode.  
12. Red OLED Text Display - provides better  
contrast, brightness and color/shows alerts  
detected, signal strength, and indicates  
engaged modes of operation.  
Windshield  
Mounting  
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13. Alert Periscopes - provide an additional  
attention getting visual alert.  
IMPORTANT: Make sure the unit is level  
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14. Power Jack - provides connection for the  
power cord.  
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OPERATION  
OPERATION  
OPERATION  
VG-2 Mode  
Vehicle Battery Saver Mode  
Option Select Mode  
See Option Select Mode to turn this feature  
on/off. When a VG-2 signal is detected, the  
VG-2 alert is sounded and the display flashes  
“VG-2”. After 3 seconds the audio is canceled  
and the display no longer flashes. This cycle is  
repeated if the VG-2 signal is detected again.  
The Vehicle Battery Saver Mode automatically  
shuts off the detector after 3 hrs. The timer is  
reset if the detector is turned off, unplugged  
or any button is pressed before the timer has  
expired. The detector will alert you with an  
audible and visual warning before it shuts off.  
During this warning, you can momentarily reset  
the timer by pressing any button. If the unit has  
automatically turned off, press any button to  
turn the unit back on.  
Entering Option Select Mode allows you  
to customize options such as Tone Select,  
Abbreviated Power Up Sequence, and VG-2  
Mode. Press the Menu button to enter Option  
Select Mode. When selecting options, the  
Dark or Quiet buttons must be pressed  
within 20 seconds or Option Select Mode will  
automatically be exited.  
During the period a VG-2 signal is detected,  
a radar signal cannot be detected.  
However, because the VG-2 alert has confirmed  
that a patrol car is nearby, you are already  
aware of the potential for speed monitoring  
and can adjust your speed accordingly. Laser  
detection is not affected while a VG-2 signal is  
detected. (See page 16 for more information)  
Refer to “Option Select Mode” for instructions  
for deactivating battery saver mode feature.  
TFSR - Traffic Flow Signal Rejection  
When turned on in option mode, helps  
eliminate excessive alerts from erroneous X and  
K-band sources. Traffic flow monitoring systems  
are getting more common. Many of these  
systems generate radar signals to measure  
the flow of traffic across multiple lanes. Most  
detectors will alert you to it unnecessarily. This  
rejection feature examines the incoming signal  
and will aid in reducing the alerts to such  
sources.  
Safety Warning System™  
SWS OFF  
In communities where transmitters are located,  
the Safety Warning System displays over 60  
text messages. When Safety Radar is detected,  
a unique audio alert sounds.  
Safety Warning System Text Example: Poor -  
Road - Surface.  
Note: Not all areas have Safety Warning  
We suggest you turn TFSR on if you are  
experiencing excessive X or K band false alerts  
every half mile or so along stretches of roadway  
that contain these traffic flow sensors.  
System transmitters.  
Press and hold Menu button to exit Option  
Select Mode.  
Alert Priority  
When two or more signals are received at the  
same time, the alert priority is:  
1. Laser 2. VG-2 3. Speed Radar 4. SWS  
Note: Enabling this feature disables K Pop  
detection (Ka Pop functions normally).  
Example: If X band is alerting, then suddenly a  
VG-2 signal is detected, the VG-2 warning will  
override the X band alert.  
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OPERATION  
POPMODE ALERTS  
VG-2 ALERTS  
Stay Alert Feature  
POP Mode Alerts  
VG-2 Audio/Visual Alerts  
The Stay Alert Feature is designed to test a  
driver’s alertness. To engage (when the unit is  
not alarming) :  
Because POP Mode radar utilizes the same  
Note: You must turn this feature on before it  
will detect VG-2.  
K or Ka band frequencies, POP Mode Alerts will  
be displayed as regular radar alerts.  
When a VG-2 signal is detected, the detector  
“hides” its own radiated signal and becomes  
undetectable by the VG-2. Every 30 seconds,  
the detector checks for a VG-2 signal. If a VG-2  
signal is still present, the unit continues to  
hide and repeats the VG-2 alert. If no signal is  
detected, two beeps are provided, indicating  
an “all clear” condition. During a VG-2 Alert X,  
K, and Ka band signals cannot be received (see  
pg. 21).  
• Press and hold the City button for  
approximately 2 seconds. Release the button  
during or immediately after the alert is given.  
Display shows:  
LASER/RADAR ALERTS  
Speed Radar Audio/Visual Alerts  
When X, K, or Ka is detected, the band ID and  
signal strength is displayed. The audio alert  
is continuous and has a pattern like a geiger  
counter. The faster the beep, the closer or  
stronger the radar source.  
Within 30-60 seconds, an alert is sounded; to  
show alertness, the driver must press either the  
City, Menu, or Quiet buttons within 3-5 seconds.  
If a button is pressed within 3-5 seconds, the  
cycle is repeated.  
Laser Audio/Visual Alerts  
RESET FEATURES  
All user features can be reset to factory settings.  
•Unplug the Power Cord from the unit.  
•Press and hold the Quiet button.  
•Plug the Power Cord into the unit.  
•Wait for 2 beeps.  
When a laser signal is detected the audio alert is  
continuous for a minimum of 3 seconds.  
The Display Shows:  
If a button is not pressed within 3-5 seconds, an  
alarm sounds and the display shows:  
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Pulse Protection  
•Release the Quiet button.  
Pulse (or instant-on) radar is more difficult  
to detect than conventional radar because it  
remains ‘off’ until activated to measure the speed  
of a targeted vehicle.  
• Press the Dark button to exit the Stay Alert  
Unit is now reset to the following features  
and settings.  
Default factory settings are:  
1. HIGHWAY Mode  
2. Dim/Dark Mode to full illumination of  
display  
3. Auto Quiet Mode OFF  
4. VG-2 Detection Mode OFF  
5. Safety Radar OFF  
6. Vehicle Battery Saver ON  
7. Full Power Up sequence  
8. Default TONE 3  
feature.  
WARNING!!! Stay Alert is NOT intended as a  
substitute for adequate rest. You should NOT  
operate a vehicle if you are drowsy. During  
extended periods of vehicle operation, you  
should take frequent breaks. Improper reliance  
on the Stay Alert feature may result in vehicle  
damage, personal injury or death.  
When a pulse type transmission is detected, your  
Whistler detector sounds an urgent 3-second  
audio warning and the display shows:  
After the 3-second pulse alert, the standard  
alert pattern continues for as long as the signal  
is present.  
NEVER OPERATE A VEHICLE IF YOU ARE  
DROWSY.  
9. POP OFF  
It is important to respond promptly to a pulse  
alert, since warning time may be minimal.  
10.LED Periscopes to BLINK  
11.TFSR OFF  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
FCC INFORMATION  
Your Whistler detector is expertly engineered  
and designed to exacting quality standards  
to provide you with reliable, trouble-free  
operation. If your unit has been correctly  
installed following the guidelines in this manual,  
but is not operating optimally, please refer to  
the troubleshooting guide below.  
Care And Maintenance  
FCC ID : HSXWH10  
During the summer months, avoid prolonged  
exposure to direct sunlight by removing your unit  
from the dash when your vehicle is parked for an  
extended period of time. Do not spray water,  
cleaners, or polishes directly onto the unit. The  
spray may penetrate through the openings and  
damage the unit. Also, do not use any abrasive  
cleaners on the unit’s exterior.  
FCC ID : HSXWH21  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,  
and  
(2) this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
PROBLEM: No display or audio.  
• Check the fuse in the plug; replace if  
necessary with a 2 amp, 3AG type.  
• Check the fuse for lighter socket; replace if  
necessary.  
ARE DETECTORS LEGAL?  
Important: FCC (Federal Communications  
Commission) requirements state that changes  
or modifications not expressly approved by  
Whistler could void the user’s authority to  
operate the equipment.  
In Most States YES!  
• Make sure the lighter socket is clean.  
Laser-Radar detectors are legal in every state for  
automobiles and light trucks (under 10,000 lbs.)  
except Virginia and Washington, D.C., which  
have local regulations restricting the use of  
radar receivers in any vehicle.  
PROBLEM: Unit alarms when vehicle hits  
bumps.  
• Check for a loose lighter socket; tighten and  
clean.  
• Check the connections at both ends of the  
power cord. Substitute another cord to  
determine if the cord is defective. Return the  
defective cord to the factory.  
SPEED MONITORING  
Radar Facts  
A radar gun operates by transmitting radio  
waves at certain frequencies which reflect off  
objects and are picked up by the radar gun’s  
receiving section. When a radar beam reflects  
off a moving target, a measurable frequency  
shift occurs. The radar unit converts this shift  
into miles per hour to determine your vehicle’s  
speed. Currently, the FCC permits operation  
of traffic radar guns at X Band (10.500 - 10.550  
GHz), K Band (24.050 - 24.250 GHz), and Ka  
Band (33.400 - 36.000 GHz).  
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)  
passed a nationwide regulation, effective  
January 1994, which prohibited radar and laser  
detector use in vehicles over 10,000 lbs.  
PROBLEM: Audio alerts are not loud enough.  
• Cancel Auto Quiet Mode or City Mode.  
• Check audio level setting. (see page 8)  
If difficulties occur which cannot be solved by  
information in this Troubleshooting Guide,  
please call Whistler Customer Service at  
1-800-531-0004 or visit our FAQ page at www.  
whistlergroup.com, before returning your unit  
for service.  
Note: A radar detector will only alarm if an officer  
is transmitting on any one of the above radar  
bands.  
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SPEED MONITORING  
SPEED MONITORING  
SPEED MONITORING  
Laser Tips  
Note: Having a radar detector capable of  
detecting the VG-2 may alert you to the  
presence of a speed trap. The newest tool  
Police have to detect radar detectors is called  
Spectre. Spectre can detect the majority of  
undetectable (VG-2) laser/radar detectors on  
the market.  
POP™ Mode  
If you are the targeted vehicle, a laser gun can  
often determine your speed within a few  
seconds after you receive an alert. In this  
situation, there is generally no time to safely  
adjust your speed. However, if you are traveling  
near or behind the targeted vehicle and receive  
an alert, response time should be sufficient.  
Any laser alert, regardless of duration, requires  
immediate action!  
POP Mode is a feature on some radar guns  
operating on K and Ka bands. When the  
gun is in POP Mode and activated, a brief  
burst of energy, less that 1/15 of a second, is  
transmitted and the vehicle’s speed is quickly  
acquired. A detector without POP Mode  
detection capability cannot respond to this brief  
transmission.  
It is the responsibility of the radar detector  
user to know and understand the laws in  
your area regarding the legality of the use of  
radar detectors.  
Laser Facts  
Other Speed Detection Systems  
Several techniques other than radar or laser are  
used to measure vehicle speeds. When these  
methods are being used, no detector can provide  
a warning. These techniques include:  
It’s well documented that many radar guns  
cannot reliably provide the speed of a targeted  
vehicle that is traveling in a group of vehicles. In  
contrast, a laser gun can target a specific vehicle  
out of a line of traffic and determine its speed.  
The advantage of laser over radar in terms of  
target identification is the result of the laser  
gun’s narrow beam. A radar gun’s transmission  
can cover more than a four-lane highway at a  
distance of 1,000 feet, compared with a laser  
gun’s transmission which covers about 3 feet at  
the same distance. For best protection, keep  
these points in mind:  
WARRANTY INFORMATION  
Consumer Warranty  
This Whistler Laser-Radar detector is warranted  
to the original purchaser for a period of one  
year from the date of original purchase against  
all defects in materials and workmanship. This  
limited warranty is void if the unit is abused,  
modified, installed improperly, or if the housing  
and/or serial numbers have been removed.  
There are no express warranties covering  
this product other than those set forth in this  
warranty. All express or implied warranties  
for this product are limited to the above time.  
Whistler is not liable for damages arising from  
the use, misuse, or operation of this product.  
Pacing - A patrol car drives behind you and  
matches your driving speed.  
Vascar/Aircraft - The police measure the time  
it takes your vehicle to travel a known distance.  
Radar Detector Detectors: VG-2,  
Spectre  
The Interceptor VG-2 or simply VG-2, is one type of  
microwave receiver used by Police to detect signals  
radiated by the local oscillator of a radar detector.  
Because its purpose is to identify persons driving  
with radar detectors, these devices are known as a  
“radar detector detector” (RDD).  
• Because the vehicle’s license plate or  
headlights are the laser gun’s primary targets,  
mounting the Whistler detector on the  
dashboard can improve laser detection at  
short range.  
• Do not follow closely behind any vehicle. If  
you can’t see past a vehicle ahead of you,  
chances are your detector won’t either.  
• The receiving range of laser signals will  
not be the same as radar signals. Laser  
guns are most often used at short range.  
Whistler Laser-Radar detectors receive all  
current laser guns which operate at a laser  
wavelength of 905 +/- 10nm.  
Service Under Warranty  
An RDD is the primary tool used by the police to  
identify radar detector equipped vehicles. If caught  
in a state or country where detectors are illegal (see  
page 18), drivers risk losing their radar detector  
and receiving a fine. In addition, instant-on radar is  
almost always used in combination with an RDD,  
leaving unsuspecting motorists vulnerable to receive  
two tickets - one potential for speeding, and the  
other for possession of a detector.  
During the warranty period, defective units will  
be repaired without charge to the purchaser when  
returned with a dated store receipt to the address  
listed in this section.  
Units returned without a dated store receipt will  
be handled as described in section  
“Service Out Of Warranty.”  
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WARRANTY INFORMATION  
WARRANTY INFORMATION  
WARRANTY INFORMATION  
Due to the specialized equipment necessary for  
testing a Laser-Radar receiver, there are no  
authorized service stations for Whistler brand  
detectors other than Whistler.  
Important: To validate that your unit is within  
the warranty period, make sure you keep a copy  
of your dated store receipt. You may register  
however, for warranty verification purposes,  
a copy of your dated store receipt must  
Important: When returning your unit for service,  
be certain to include a daytime telephone  
number and an email address (if applicable).  
Customer Service  
When returning a unit for service, please follow  
these instructions:  
If you have questions concerning the operation  
of your Whistler detector, or require service  
during or after the warranty period, please call  
Customer Service at: 1-800-531-0004  
accompany any unit sent in for warranty work.  
1. Ship the unit in the original carton or in a  
suitable sturdy equivalent, fully insured, with  
return receipt requested to:  
Service Out of Warranty  
Units will be repaired at “out of warranty”  
service rates when:  
• The unit’s original warranty has expired.  
• A dated store receipt is not supplied.  
• The unit has been returned without its serial  
number.  
• The unit has been abused, modified,  
installed improperly, or had its housing  
removed.  
Representatives are available to answer your  
questions Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to  
5:00 p.m. (CT) or visit the FAQ’s at  
www.whistlergroup.com.  
Whistler Repair Dept.  
551 N. 13th St.  
Rogers, AR. 72756  
Please allow 3 weeks turnaround time.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Important: Whistler will not assume  
responsibility for loss or damage incurred in  
shipping. Therefore, please ship your unit  
insured with return receipt requested. CODs  
will not be accepted!  
Laser Wavelength:  
905 50 nanometers (nm)  
Radar Frequencies:  
10.500 - 10.550 GHz (X Band)  
24.050 - 24.250 GHz (K Band )  
33.400 - 36.000 GHz (Ka Superwideband)  
The minimum out of warranty service fee for  
your Whistler detector is $55.00 (U.S.). If you  
require out of warranty service, please return  
your unit as outlined in the section “Service  
Under Warranty” along with a certified check  
or money order for $55.00. Payment may also  
be made by MasterCard, VISA or American  
Express; personal checks are not accepted.  
2. Include with your unit the following  
information, clearly printed:  
• Your name and street address (for  
shipping via UPS), a daytime telephone  
number and an email address, if applicable.  
• A detailed description of the problem (e.g.,  
“Unit performs self-test but does not respond  
Operating Temperature Range:  
-10 C to +70 C (+14 F to +158 F)  
Power Requirements:  
Operational 12 to 15 volts DC, 250mA nominal  
Vehicle Battery Saver, 30mA nominal.  
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to radar”).  
In the event repairs cannot be covered by  
the minimum $55.00 service fee, you will  
be contacted by a Whistler technical service  
specialist who will outline options available  
to you.  
• A copy of your dated store receipt or bill of  
sale.  
One or more U.S. patents may apply:  
#5,666,120, #7,215,276  
3. Be certain your unit is returned with its serial  
number. For reference, please write your unit’s  
serial number in the following space:  
s/n______________.  
POP Mode is a trademark of MPH Industries, Inc.  
If you elect not to have your unit repaired, it  
will be returned to you along with your certified  
check or money order.  
SWS is a trademark of Safety Warning System L.C.  
Specifications are subject to  
Units without serial numbers are not covered under  
change without notice.  
warranty.  
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ACCESSORIES  
The following accessories can be ordered  
directly from Whistler by calling  
1-800-531-0004 or visiting our online store at  
www.whistlergroup.com  
Order # Description  
Price  
$9.95  
202151  
206552  
206880  
Windshield Bracket Kit  
Straight Power Cord (5)  
$14.95  
$9.95  
Hardwire Kit (10’ )  
(for wiring to fuse box)  
206666  
Modular* Cord Package  
(includes coiled and straight  
cords, and power adapter)  
$17.95  
159032  
Package of 8 Suction Cups  
Non Skid Dash Pad  
$2.95  
402080  
$6.95  
* Modular: Interconnecting pieces cord and plug.  
Shipping and handling (per order) $5.00 .  
Prices are subject to change without notice.  
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