I recently scored a used Hot Lap system and am trying to figure out a decent install where I can alternate the position of the receiver from one side of the car to the other.

The problem is the 7' cord is way too short for this idea (I'm mounting behind the front seat - aimed out the back side window). Is the cable supplied in the Hot Lap System just and ordinary phone cord? )Plus, I remember a replacement costing something like $7.00 which I thought was way too much)

Thanks

Greg


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[Modified by bulldog_RS20, 2:49 AM 4/9/2003]

 

A regular phone cable will probably not work. Most phone cables reverse the wiring order from one end to another. You could cut one end off and put a new one on... Maybe you could track down a cable that doesn't reverse.

 

I had to make one for the same reason and it's a crossover cable.

 

I wen to the product web site and read that any RJ11 or RJ12 straight through cable wll work. Twisted pair will ruin the unit.

 

It's also a 6 wire cable instead of the standard 4. You might be able to find it online... I haven't gotten around to looking myself.

 

Thanks to All...

I did a garage test and sure 'nuff, the phone cord is reversed. I'll hit up Radio Shack for the parts...

 

if you cant locate an actual cord that will work, you can just invest in a telephone plug crimper and match the wires and crimp the plugs yourself.