[Theodore Kronmiller]

I have found a strange telephone wire coming out of my '05 elise interior. I jokingly said to my dad we should plug a phone in a listen for a dial tone. But I am truthfully confused about what its purpose is. Its origin looks like it is coming from the engine compartment. Could it be for racing?

 

[fast+forward]

Sounds like a plug for the radar detector.:shrug:

 

[jlj3394]

It is likely a hardware kit for a V1 radar detector.

 

[PhoneBoy]

I didn't do it!

 

[SirLotus]

I have found a strange telephone wire coming out of my '05 elise interior. I jokingly said to my dad we should plug a phone in a listen for a dial tone. But I am truthfully confused about what its purpose is. Its origin looks like it is coming from the engine compartment. Could it be for racing?

Please post a photo so that we may help.
Michael

 

[Theodore Kronmiller]

A radar detector? Truthfully it would not be surprising since we bought the car used and we have no information on the owner.

 

[Theodore Kronmiller]

Ok here are some photos of what it looks like, I pulled it out from the middle of the interior. an I aslo took some photos of where the wire originates

 

[spaparizos]

Radar detector wiring most likely. Valentine one uses phone wires for sure.

 

[SwingLo]

I'm sensing a red panda moment coming.

 

[sturgeongeneral]

Ejector seat?

 

[SirLotus]

I have no idea, however if it does not effect the operation of the car, just ignore it, make life EASY.
Michael

 

[Theodore Kronmiller]

Yeah ill leave it alon. Thanks for the posts it has helped me understand what it may be. It is appreciated.

 

[Harix]

Plug a phone and see if there's dial tone

 

[Notorious]

In car modem for printer/fax setup? Who knows with the mobile office technology nowadays.

 

[Certified Lotus]

yup. Valentine one radar connector. I have same.

 

[Theodore Kronmiller]

Well I wouldn't be surprised if the last owner had a radar detector.
Thanks for the feedback I was completly confused on what the wire was.

 

[Plackslayer]

I installed a cord very similar for my 9500xi