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      06-15-2009, 10:24 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by WCM3 View Post
You can probably install this one of two ways, a hard way and an easy way. Easy way just run it into your ashtray light wire and then it will be on whenever the ashtray light is on. The harder way would be to somehow run it into the same power/ground that dims the dash. That would be pretty cool, but I haven't seen it done on these cars.

Here's an example what I mean on an E36:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=328448

The DIY below shows you how to install lighted door sills in an e90 so it might help:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1916

Haven't had a chance to do this yet, but when I do I will create a DIY.
The best way is to run it to the ashtray/cigarette lighter which ties it to the interior amber lights and dims when you change the settings on the dash.
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