Quick Question: Right power wire for V1 direct install
11-19-2008, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ADD' post='725473' date='Nov 19 2008, 12:50 PM
I did the same install, but used the outlet plug in the footwell. Can't be seen, but I'm afraid that someone will kick and break it off.
Is it relatively easy to disassemble the outlet and surrounding plastic to hardwire it? I haven't looked at it, but could likely figure it out. Any tips?
TIA
Is it relatively easy to disassemble the outlet and surrounding plastic to hardwire it? I haven't looked at it, but could likely figure it out. Any tips?
TIA
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60-m5-e6...splay-pics.html
Also, it was really difficult to find the proper grounding nut. So I ended up just tapping both the LIVE (+, RED) wire and the NEGATIVE (-, BLACK) wire of the 12V adpater. Works fine like that.
01-18-2009, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by EM_5' post='726015' date='Nov 19 2008, 10:28 PM
Yes, it is pretty simple. Reference this to remove the panel:
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60-m5-e6...splay-pics.html
Also, it was really difficult to find the proper grounding nut. So I ended up just tapping both the LIVE (+, RED) wire and the NEGATIVE (-, BLACK) wire of the 12V adpater. Works fine like that.
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60-m5-e6...splay-pics.html
Also, it was really difficult to find the proper grounding nut. So I ended up just tapping both the LIVE (+, RED) wire and the NEGATIVE (-, BLACK) wire of the 12V adpater. Works fine like that.
so, what did you do? just use squeeze taps?
thanks.
01-21-2009, 06:42 AM
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I have an 08 550i and hardwired my radar over Christmas. The green/yellow wire in the bundle going to the mirror is 12V switched. I had problems getting a reliable conection with the supplied crimp connector, so I used a box cutter to cut the insulation to ensure a good connection. Another trick is to cut the circular ground connection ring on the hardwire so it becomes a "fork" so to speak. Then you don't have to completely remove the difficult to access frame screw, you just loosen it, slide the modified forked connector under the screw head and retighten.
Hope this helps.
Kevin
Hope this helps.
Kevin
06-10-2009, 05:33 PM
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I just wired up my V1 yesterday on my 06' 550i and just ran the cord along the top of the windshield inside the flap and down the right pillar to the 12V underneath the passenger seat deep by the feet. You can't even tell it's there and required no wiring up.
Just my thoughts though.
Just my thoughts though.
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