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      07-06-2005, 04:38 PM   #23
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Anyone hardwired their E90 yet? I'm looking for a DIY for the E90. Thanks!
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      07-06-2005, 05:44 PM   #24
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Add me to the "How the hell do you get the dome light/etc. out" group.
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      07-06-2005, 09:27 PM   #25
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Do you have any pictures of removing the front dome light fixture? How does it remove as one piece?
I did but I deleted them. I can tell you though...

1. Wash your hands. Really really well.

2. Get a pry tool of some kind and wash it too. Really well. (so as not to stain your headliner). A plastic or rubber spatula works well here.

3. Put the pry tool right behind each of the 2 round lights on the dome light fixture between the headliner and the fixture and push in and pull down on the fixture. There is a release tab that once pushed in will allow you to remove the fixture. Do one side and hold it with your hand and then do the other side.

See my write up on how to install the alarm for more info. The rear one removes just like the front one.
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      07-06-2005, 10:53 PM   #26
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Thanks CC!
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      07-08-2005, 10:17 PM   #27
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DIY: V1 Hardwire Installation

Hardwire Installation with Pictures

Image 1:
Placement of Prying tool to pop release tabs on left side
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Placement of Prying tool to pop release tabs on right side
Image 3:
View of the Release Tabs on the panel
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Another View of the Release Tabs on the panel
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View of the Front panel (it is one piece)
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Installing the hot wire to the green/white wire
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Installing the Ground Wire(PAIN) - Make sure to use the HEX bolt (left top corner - if you are sitting on the driver side) for the ground
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      07-08-2005, 11:37 PM   #28
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plpeeple you rule thanks for taking pics, we finally got pics!

I'm doing this install next weekend.
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      07-24-2005, 12:11 AM   #29
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Does anyone have any idea on the cost of having the dealer install it for you?

Thanks,
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      07-24-2005, 01:17 AM   #30
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I have installed my V1 today - thanks to the great instructions of you all and especially the pics from plpeeple it wasn't so difficult! I took the green wire with the white stripes going to the rear view mirror, the only problem is that the V1 get only power when the moonroof is closed?! Does anyone has an explanation for that and especially those who have also already installed their V1, do you have the same problem? Wrong wire?
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      07-24-2005, 07:26 AM   #31
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I have installed my V1 today - thanks to the great instructions of you all and especially the pics from plpeeple it wasn't so difficult! I took the green wire with the white stripes going to the rear view mirror, the only problem is that the V1 get only power when the moonroof is closed?! Does anyone has an explanation for that and especially those who have also already installed their V1, do you have the same problem? Wrong wire?

Mine too I even took it apart and checked all the wiring and it still does it. I think the sunfoors motor draws a lot of power and that is why it cuts out.

Becareful with the headlined I messed up the metal edge a little.
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      07-24-2005, 11:42 AM   #32
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I started having the same problem after installation. I switched to the other green-white wire not the one that goes to the rear-view mirror. Also, remember you must have a good ground, that is why I chose the hex bolt.
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      07-24-2005, 05:57 PM   #33
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My ground is fine! I guess that wire juice is being sucked away with the sunroof. I just wont speed and open the sunroof at the same time. Mine comes back on once the sunroof is open all the way!
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      07-26-2005, 10:41 AM   #34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gipivipi
I have installed my V1 today - thanks to the great instructions of you all and especially the pics from plpeeple it wasn't so difficult! I took the green wire with the white stripes going to the rear view mirror, the only problem is that the V1 get only power when the moonroof is closed?! Does anyone has an explanation for that and especially those who have also already installed their V1, do you have the same problem? Wrong wire?
That's weird...mine works perfectly with the green with white stripes wire going to the rear view mirror at all times when the car is on. I initially had sporadic problems with the ground, but its been solid ever since I sanded that hex bolt down to provide a clean surface for the connection.
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      07-26-2005, 02:12 PM   #35
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Do you have to drill the headliner to mount the unit?
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      07-27-2005, 08:19 AM   #36
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That's weird...mine works perfectly with the green with white stripes wire going to the rear view mirror at all times when the car is on. I initially had sporadic problems with the ground, but its been solid ever since I sanded that hex bolt down to provide a clean surface for the connection.
Mine works when the sunroof is open all the way or closed, but it cuts out while it is opening.
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      07-27-2005, 10:44 AM   #38
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Going to get mine intalled Tuesday at the dealer...
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      07-27-2005, 12:40 PM   #39
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So how does the display unit attach to the car? Suction cups on the front window? Support bracket around the rear view mirror?
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      07-27-2005, 05:01 PM   #40
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Anyone done the "stealth" install instead of the window?
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      08-05-2005, 07:40 PM   #42
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Anyone done the "stealth" install instead of the window?
I would like to see this as well.
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      08-09-2005, 04:10 PM   #43
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do 325i's without the fancy mirror have that wiring harness too? if mine doesn't is there another wire i should use?
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      08-10-2005, 02:56 PM   #44
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Green with white go with the large bundle
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