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What color is the Ignition wire in the ECU?

Old Apr 5, 2010 | 06:12 PM
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Hi all,

Does anyone know the color of a wire in the ECU that will activate / turn on once I turn the key in the ignition? I do not want a wire that will activate once I unlock the car. Only will activate once I turn the key in position 1. Anyone know? please let me know ASAP.


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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 06:53 PM
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u could hook it up to the cigarette lighter
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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hey mike. try this: http://spaghetticoder.org/bmw/wds/e60e61/
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 07:47 PM
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The wire has to be in the ECU. Do you know the cigarette lighter color code in the ecu?
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 07:50 PM
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did the spaghetti work?
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg
did the spaghetti work?
huh?
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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BTW, I dont think its Red & White. I tried using that as a trigger and it initiated once i unlocked the car. I want a wire that will come on only when i use they key in the ignition.
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the link i posted. it's supposed to give diagrams but didnt load for me
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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg
the link i posted. it's supposed to give diagrams but didnt load for me
I already have the WDS diagram at home, but for some reason, its not listed what i need... I think I need the Power of Bruce Miranda...
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 04:40 AM
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Please get back to us once you find the ignition wire. Thank you.
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