M5 Mirrors retrofit - How to wire up the puddle lamps
07-23-2007, 04:53 AM
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Guys
I am going to be installing some M5 mirrors soon to my December 2004 525d sport, (UK car), and was wondering if it is complicated to hook up the puddle lamps on the mirrors ?
I presume these come on at the same time as the interior lights, but is there any special wiring required that I need to do ? Or will they automatically work once I make all (3) connections.
BTW - my car does not have auto fold or auto tiliting (memory seats) feature...........in case that helps you answer question.
Thanks in advance.
I am going to be installing some M5 mirrors soon to my December 2004 525d sport, (UK car), and was wondering if it is complicated to hook up the puddle lamps on the mirrors ?
I presume these come on at the same time as the interior lights, but is there any special wiring required that I need to do ? Or will they automatically work once I make all (3) connections.
BTW - my car does not have auto fold or auto tiliting (memory seats) feature...........in case that helps you answer question.
Thanks in advance.
07-23-2007, 05:06 AM
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My Ride: 2004 E60 530i, 2012 E70 X5 35i
Model Year: 2004
I believe to have the puddle lamps light up, you would need the "premium package" in your car.
If you car currently lights up at with the puddle lamps, once you install the M5 mirrors, you should be all set.
MK
P.S. they should be M$ mirrors since they cost an arm and a leg. hahaha.
If you car currently lights up at with the puddle lamps, once you install the M5 mirrors, you should be all set.
MK
P.S. they should be M$ mirrors since they cost an arm and a leg. hahaha.
07-23-2007, 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='451117' date='Jul 23 2007, 02:06 PM
If you car currently lights up at with the puddle lamps, once you install the M5 mirrors, you should be all set.
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Thanks.
07-23-2007, 05:34 AM
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My Ride: 2004 E60 530i, 2012 E70 X5 35i
Model Year: 2004
Sorry for being unclear.
Yes, that is the extended lights package.
Unfortunately, if you dont have it, you might not be able to enable it / retrofit that option on the lamps.
Sorry.
Yes, that is the extended lights package.
Unfortunately, if you dont have it, you might not be able to enable it / retrofit that option on the lamps.
Sorry.
07-23-2007, 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='451123' date='Jul 23 2007, 02:34 PM
Sorry for being unclear.
Yes, that is the extended lights package.
Unfortunately, if you dont have it, you might not be able to enable it / retrofit that option on the lamps.
Sorry.
Yes, that is the extended lights package.
Unfortunately, if you dont have it, you might not be able to enable it / retrofit that option on the lamps.
Sorry.
But there must be someone out there that has got this feature to work without having the lights package. I'd love to hear from you. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Gudge' post='451125' date='Jul 23 2007, 04:43 PM
Ok. Thanks that is helpful.......although disappointing !
But there must be someone out there that has got this feature to work without having the lights package. I'd love to hear from you. Thanks.
But there must be someone out there that has got this feature to work without having the lights package. I'd love to hear from you. Thanks.
If not, then you may can get power for LEDs, from the lower door lights.
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Originally Posted by nicke60gre' post='451127' date='Jul 23 2007, 02:53 PM
If not, then you may can get power for LEDs, from the lower door lights.
07-23-2007, 06:56 AM
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My Ride: 2004 E60 530i, 2012 E70 X5 35i
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Originally Posted by Gudge' post='451129' date='Jul 23 2007, 10:02 AM
I like the sound of that one, thanks ! ......if anyone can help further with this idea, I would appreciate it.
try to also figure out how to enable the Folding option, cause I'm trying to do that with my car too! (I'm from the US)
If anyone does know, other than swapping the window modules, and programming the car (I think the US dealers dont bother, or can't, not sure, my friend is swamped with work and hasnt taken my car in to try).
man I wish we can enable it.
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='451142' date='Jul 23 2007, 03:56 PM
try to also figure out how to enable the Folding option, cause I'm trying to do that with my car too! (I'm from the US)
If anyone does know, other than swapping the window modules, and programming the car (I think the US dealers dont bother, or can't, not sure, my friend is swamped with work and hasnt taken my car in to try).
man I wish we can enable it.
If anyone does know, other than swapping the window modules, and programming the car (I think the US dealers dont bother, or can't, not sure, my friend is swamped with work and hasnt taken my car in to try).
man I wish we can enable it.
Not sure I will bother, because it's just as easy to fold with your hands !!
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='451142' date='Jul 23 2007, 03:56 PM
try to also figure out how to enable the Folding option, cause I'm trying to do that with my car too! (I'm from the US)
If anyone does know, other than swapping the window modules, and programming the car (I think the US dealers dont bother, or can't, not sure, my friend is swamped with work and hasnt taken my car in to try).
man I wish we can enable it.
If anyone does know, other than swapping the window modules, and programming the car (I think the US dealers dont bother, or can't, not sure, my friend is swamped with work and hasnt taken my car in to try).
man I wish we can enable it.
Secondly, how easy is it to swap this over ?