I'm running the ****** 9500ix hardwired with the external control mounted into the cubby next to the cig. lighter. I am not sure why it doesn't work good for you JK, It works for me all the time and saved me from large tickets (I usually go 90-105MPH on highway) and it even saved me when I was maxing out my Hoe at 111MPH (I will upload a pic of my GPS max speed reading as proof later tonight)