Valentine One Hardwire Install

mestes1999 · 07-09-2011, 11:24 PM

Hey guys, I just traded in my 2007e92 328i for a 2008 550 and want to hardwire my valentine one the same way I did on the 328.

I figure the wiring is pretty much the same, but I can't figure out how to release the light/button console in the headliner so I can get to the wiring.

On the 328 I could reach my fingers under the headliner near the windshield, but I can't figure it out on the 5.

Anyone know?

Thanks!

mestes1999 · 07-09-2011, 11:42 PM

Oh, and yeah the wiring in that center dome light console isn't at all the same... anyone know which plug to piggyback off of?

BMXtreme · 07-11-2011, 02:48 AM

I used the power socket under the the glove box compartment. Remove all screws and drop that cover down, then tap onto the red wire.

mestes1999 · 07-11-2011, 11:05 AM

That seems an awful long way away considering I'm mounting it by the rear view mirror.

BMXtreme · 07-12-2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mestes1999

That seems an awful long way away considering I'm mounting it by the rear view mirror.

Sorry, mine is a passport and I mount it on top of my rear view mirror. My cable is really long.

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mestes1999 Second Lieutenant 82 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 2021 M3 Comp Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Midland, TX iTrader: (0)	Valentine One Hardwire Install Hey guys, I just traded in my 2007e92 328i for a 2008 550 and want to hardwire my valentine one the same way I did on the 328. I figure the wiring is pretty much the same, but I can't figure out how to release the light/button console in the headliner so I can get to the wiring. On the 328 I could reach my fingers under the headliner near the windshield, but I can't figure it out on the 5. Anyone know? Thanks!
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mestes1999 Second Lieutenant 82 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 2021 M3 Comp Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Midland, TX iTrader: (0)	Oh, and yeah the wiring in that center dome light console isn't at all the same... anyone know which plug to piggyback off of?
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BMXtreme Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,657 Posts Drives: E60 535i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Redmond, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I used the power socket under the the glove box compartment. Remove all screws and drop that cover down, then tap onto the red wire.
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07-11-2011, 11:05 AM	#4
mestes1999 Second Lieutenant 82 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 2021 M3 Comp Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Midland, TX iTrader: (0)	That seems an awful long way away considering I'm mounting it by the rear view mirror.
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