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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 463 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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98%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are enthusiastic about the Direct Wire Smartcord, particularly its ease of use and professional-looking installation. Many appreciate the improved appearance it provides and the convenience of the mute button. Some customers feel the cord length could be longer, while others are happy to eliminate the need for a cigarette lighter adapter.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Appearance, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great item!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great item to install and keep the inside of your car clean and professional looking . After the install is complete you will be happy with the results

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Couldn’t do without

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Exactly what was needed, easy to install and great quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Appearance, Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    An Great Investment

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like the fact that my cord isn't dangling down from the windshield to my power outlet. I had Best Buy install it, looks and works great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Appearance, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Escort power cord

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    In my opinion, a must have accessory for the Max 360 detector. Easy to install, clean look, and puts the mute button right at your finger tips.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect accessory

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This accessory fit my needs perfectly. I was looking to add the functionality of muting the detector from a more convenient spot on my dashboard. I modified the unit and was able to flush it into my dashboard and retain a completely stock appearance. I then ran the power cord through the dash, up the a pillar and across in the headliner to the rear view mirror. Makes for a very clean installation. I would think that everybody who purchases an Escort detector would want to buy this and build themselves a clean install.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Cord length

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great way to have your radar detector without

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    a long cord hanging and taking up a power port The insatll guys at Chesterfield MO store are top notch great quality all the way around

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Convenient add-on

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am really glad I bought this cord! I have my escort mounted high on the windshield to the right of the rear view mirror. I had this mounted under the radio in front of the gear shift. I have easy access to the mute button and can easily see when a radar is near by the blinking indicator. I haven't had any problems with it yet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Hardwire

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is exactly the same cord that I used with my escort passport 8500 detector when I first installed it 14 years ago! I’d packed it away and considered selling it on eBay since I no longer had a power cord. For a few years I had a hard time finding it. $25.99 is as low as I’ve found it online and this is a genuine cord. A worthwhile way to spend rewards money and I might just hook the old 8500 up again or sell it with a power cord. And for anyone unsure hardwire is the way to go. Very clean and the detector can still be stashed away easily with the phone cord style hook up. Be careful not to break the prong on the connector end as it is a bit prone to breakage.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy job for a clean look

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great direct wire cable for my Escort radar detector. Quick and easy job that gives you a professional install look. Go to your local auto parts store and grab an add a fuse kit. This makes the job so mich easier if your fuse panel is easily accesible n

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simple easy to install.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great for any radar to have it hardwired in your car. So much easier and cleaner looking.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Used this to install a Uniden DFR7

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I wanted to hardwire a radar detector before leaving for a cross country move. This came with a nifty little no tools needed wire splicing adapter which was perfect at the time. The install, completely independent of taking apart my VW GTI's trim, was easy as watching a YouTube video and it does what it is supposed to do. The mute button does not always work with the Uniden I use with it though, but I expected that when I installed it since they're two competing companies. Only issue with this is the price, and the face that I had to buy a fuse adapter, which was cheap but not super easy to find in the middle of a pandemic, to properly install it so that it starts with my car.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Appearance, Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Should've done this sooner!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Couldn't be happier with this purchase and install. Love the hide-ability of this cable. Much cleaner look!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Appearance, Installation

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Hides the cords!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect for keeping a clean look have one mounted and comes out above my rear view mirror to drop down to my detector mounted just below the mirror.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Cord length

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    hardwired detector cord

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easily connects and eliminates the need for pluggining into the lighter with the cord in your way.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Addition for Escort Radar Detectors

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I received a new Escort 9500xi radar detector for Christmas. After a month of using the lighter power cord, I purchased the direct in dash power cord. I installed the cord easily in just a couple of hours. The cord was long enough to run from the passenger fuse box to the top of the windshield. This power cord is a must for anyone owning an Escort radar detector. I recommend this product due to the ease of installation and use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Way better than the cigarette lighter solution

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I put these in my last three vehicles and always find a way to shape a hole to make this look good. Easy to get creative for each vehicle and place it in a convenient location so that I don't have to think about it too hard when I need to hit the button.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation, Quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great installation job

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The team did a great job installing this. I have this product in another car and really like this.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Cord length

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The perfect product

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent product, I didnt want cables hanging so this was the perfect choice

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Escort- Cedar Electronics Team
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      Thank you for the 5-star review! cedarelectronics-escort

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great people!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The crew set up my car for the radar detector and found i didn't have the voltage to carry the unit. They found an overheated relay and suggested to replace that first before a possibly expensive fix for the problem. I brought them the part and they swapped it and the system works great! Thanks for going above and beyond to get the system working for me!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Escort- Cedar Electronics Team
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      Thank you for choosing Escort. Enjoy! cedarelectronics-escort

  • Pros mentioned:
    Mute button

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great cord

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Cord works great for hardwire install in car. Mute button is handy

    I would recommend this to a friend
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