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Hard wiring radar detector question
I followed some information I found on the web referring to Fxx cars about this. However, the conductor colors called out are not in fact 12v switched. After testing every combo I could not find a suitable power supply. There is one there but it is not switched.
All I accomplished by following these was to trigger the passenger airbag light (not to worry I already reset it). So if anyone has done hardwiring on the F87 perhaps you could share where you located a suitable power supply. Tx |
02-20-2017, 09:45 PM | #3 |
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DIY: MirrorTap & BlendMount http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=998321
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02-11-2018, 08:34 AM | #5 |
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where do you tap the mirror tap into? I read the 2 addicts post. However another forum member said the M2 has different connectors?
Already bought the mirror tap... now just need to go out and do it
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02-11-2018, 11:47 AM | #7 |
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Thanks. About to go out and give it a shot.
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Completed mirror tap on two previous 3 series however I have not been able to get my LCI to work.
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02-11-2018, 03:22 PM | #12 |
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I typically had a better connection when using the front passenger footwell fuse box in my prior E90, F10 and current G01.
Does the F87 have a fuse box up front? |
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LCI is the same colors. The harness wires are pretty much the same. Plug in on the same colors on the F80/82/87. When I installed mine it worked perfectly and I used the same blend mount that i used on the F82
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make sure u get the mount with the thick neck for the mirror.... I got the third version and the stalk was a bit too thick... the piviot point didnt come together close enough.
but I just clamped it down and it holds. |
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Why use the mirror mount? I just used the suction cups included w my V1. Mounted right under the headliner. Out of sight, and no extra cost. Plus I'm not advertising that I have a radar. Not doggin in the blendmount, just stating an option.
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I have a real dumb question. I am going to use the mirror tap, and blendmount solution. but, I want to remove that stupid nipple on the mirror so the detector sir flush to the bottom of the mirror. is that just the security led or is the a sensor inside it?
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Yes, the clown nose. All my BMW's have had it, but other than blinking security, not sure what it does. Or if it is removable.
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