Radar detector install : radio connect and ashtray removal
10-30-2011 | 05:28 PM
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My Ride: 2009 535xiT Silver/Gray with Sport, Nav, Cold, Convenience, Logic7 and more.
I have a 2009 535xiT (E61) and contemplating BEL STIR remote radar detector install and have a few questions I was not able to find answers ( I searched...)
1. The RD came with the "radio mute" cable, but I have no idea where to connect it in our cars.
RD instruction simply states "connect this cable to a compatible audio device". I expected a 1K+ RD to come with better instructions than this.
2. How do I remove an ashtray (mine located just below the NAV DVD slot) - I tried pulling it out but no luck.
3. Also, if anybody can suggest an access spot to a driver side firewall to run wires, I'd be greatful
1. The RD came with the "radio mute" cable, but I have no idea where to connect it in our cars.
RD instruction simply states "connect this cable to a compatible audio device". I expected a 1K+ RD to come with better instructions than this.
2. How do I remove an ashtray (mine located just below the NAV DVD slot) - I tried pulling it out but no luck.
3. Also, if anybody can suggest an access spot to a driver side firewall to run wires, I'd be greatful
10-31-2011 | 08:16 AM
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10-31-2011 | 08:40 AM
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My Ride: 535XIT Space Gray, Cream Beige LeatherCold Weather, Premium, Auto, Rear Side Window Shapes, Heated Rear Seats, Park Distance, Navigation, Satellite Radio
Model Year: 08
No help on wiring but I do question the install.
My understanding is that for best range you should mount the detector towards the bottom on the window not up high (under the mirror)?
My understanding is that for best range you should mount the detector towards the bottom on the window not up high (under the mirror)?
11-01-2011 | 08:34 AM
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My Ride: 2009 535xiT Silver/Gray with Sport, Nav, Cold, Convenience, Logic7 and more.
My RD sensor will be mounted in the lower front bumper, where the night vision sensor is installed on the cars so equipped.
12-01-2011 | 11:24 AM
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My Ride: 2009 535xiT Silver/Gray with Sport, Nav, Cold, Convenience, Logic7 and more.
To get to ashtray I had to remove:
- front right wood trim
- center trim piece around CD and DVD units
- ash tray surround trim
- undo 2 screws under that trim piece
- pull ashtray holder out
Thanks to BMW for making this a 2hr procedure
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