How to install illumina puddle lamp system
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Does anybody know how to install the illumina puddle lamp system underneath the car? i heard u needed to connect the two tap wires into the modular that turns on with the interior lights, any help is greatly appreciated. thnx. 
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Sorry to bring up this old thread, but I decided to finally attempt to install these underneath my sideskirts, anyone know how I should go about this and where do I tap the wires into so they will only light up with the interior dome lights, thanks 
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You have to somehow bring the wire into the cabin & tap them to the light in the front footwell.
Originally Posted by bimmer530iguy' post='872827' date='May 8 2009, 05:47 PM
Sorry to bring up this old thread, but I decided to finally attempt to install these underneath my sideskirts, anyone know how I should go about this and where do I tap the wires into so they will only light up with the interior dome lights, thanks
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Originally Posted by bimmer530iguy' post='872827' date='May 8 2009, 06:47 PM
Sorry to bring up this old thread, but I decided to finally attempt to install these underneath my sideskirts, anyone know how I should go about this and where do I tap the wires into so they will only light up with the interior dome lights, thanks
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='878054' date='May 14 2009, 03:21 AM
but the problem is.,...if u turn on ur interior lights while driving, wouldnt the puddle lights light up?? I have been trying to find out how to tap to the LEDs on the mirrors.
just read your thread. i was looking at some leds for the side skirts today. i was thinking of tapping in to the puddle lamps under the mirror through the insulated rubber housing near the front door hinges. what do you think. it would include some trial and error but it should work.
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Originally Posted by bimmer530iguy' post='872827' date='May 8 2009, 05:47 PM
Sorry to bring up this old thread, but I decided to finally attempt to install these underneath my sideskirts, anyone know how I should go about this and where do I tap the wires into so they will only light up with the interior dome lights, thanks
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This link may help you out-
BMW Wiring Diagrams
If you figure out how to print off the diagrams in a readable format I would be much obliged if you would let us know how to do it.
BMW Wiring Diagrams
If you figure out how to print off the diagrams in a readable format I would be much obliged if you would let us know how to do it.
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