Whistler 3300 INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

3300

LASER/RADAR DETECTOR

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Tools Required for Installation

•Phillips or Blade Screw Driver

•3/8" Open End Wrench

•Electric Drill

•Drill Bits: 3/16", 5/64", 7/64", 9/64", and 13/64"

•Other Tools May Be Required Based On Your Vehicle Type
Or Requirements For Customized Installation

Dimensions:

•Control Panel: .8" H x 2.8" W x 2.4" L

•Radar Antenna: 1.4" H x 4.0" W x 3.6" L

•Laser Antenna (LRM-5): 1.9" H x .9" W x .6" L

Cable Lengths:

•Radar Antenna Cable: 25'

•Laser Antenna (LRM-5): Cable: 9'

•Power Cable: 4'

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Topic Page

Whistler 3300 Components 2

Mounting Brackets 3

Mounting Fasteners 4-5

Installation Of Radar Antenna 6-10

Installation Of Temperature Probe 10

Installation Of LRM-5 11-12

Installation Of Control Panel 13-15

Optional Accessories 16

Troubleshooting Guide 17-18

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Antenna Mounting Brackets And 45º Reflector

Control Panel Mount Brackets

Radar Antenna

The waterproof radar antenna with Temperature Probe is

mounted at the front of your vehicle, usually behind the grill.

Control Panel And Power Cable

The compact control panel is mounted on the dash

in a location convenient for viewing. The power

cable plugs into the control panel.

Whistler LRM-5

The LRM-5 (Laser Receive Module) is mounted inside your

vehicle using the windshield bracket or Hook and Loop Fastener.

2

WHISTLER 3300 COMPONENTS MOUNTING BRACKETS

3

Large L
Bracket (1)

Small L
Brackets (2)

45º Reflector
(For use when
mounting antenna

in vertical position.)

Hanging
Bracket

Temperature Probe

Thru Dash
Bracket

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Reference Description/Use Qty.

A Bolt #10-32 x 1-1/4" 2

• Fastens Large L or Small L
Bracket to vehicle support.

B Bolt #10-32 x 1/2" 2

• Fastens Small L to Large L
Bracket (optional approach).

C Nut #10-32 4

• Use with #10-32 bolts.

D Lock Washer 4

• Use with #10-32 bolts.

E Flat Washer 2

• Use with #10-32 bolts.

F Sheet metal Screw #6 x 3/4" 7

• Fastens Large L/Small L Bracket
or 45º Reflector to radar antenna.
Mounts Temp. Probe.

G Sheet metal Screw #4 x 5/8" 2

• Fastens Hanging Bracket
to interior vehicle surface.

H Hook & Loop 1/2" x 1" 1

• Fastens LRM-5 to back
of rearview mirror when
windshield bracket is not used.

I Mounting Cable Tie 1

• Secures Temperature Probe
to vehicle.

J 4" Cable T ie 5

• Secures cable from radar
antenna at various locations in
engine compartment.

Note: If mounting fasteners are missing from your package,
call 1-800-531-0004 for replacements.

5

MOUNTING FASTENERS

4

Bolt
#10-32 x 1-1/4"

Bolt
#10-32 x 1/2"

Nut
#10-32

Lock
Washer

Flat
Washer

A

B

Sheet metal
Screw
#6 x 3/4"

Sheet metal
Screw
#4 x 5/8"

Hook and
Loop Fastener

C

D

E

F

G

H

J

I

Mountable
Cable Tie

4" Cable Tie

MOUNTING FASTENERS

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