V1 hardwiring through fusebox

Josh49 · 04-21-2007, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by rgupta8

THANKS FOR THE ADIVICE!!!! i flipped the fuse tap and power!

however now i think there is a problem with the hardwire kit, anytime the wires move the power goes in and out

looks liek a bit more troubleshooting left.....

:mad:

Awesome, that's good news!!! You're halfway there.. Now it sounds like you just have a crappy connection somewhere in there that you need to fix..

rgupta8 · 04-23-2007, 03:22 AM

wow i feel like an idiot....my hardwire kits fuse had fallen out during the instal at some point and time

but now my hardwire has been successfull

Josh49 · 04-23-2007, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by rgupta8

thanks, i am currently running the v1 using the cig lighter...no need to be foolish now

Now you understand why I said that before!!!

It's always the stupid crap..

Glad you got it fully setup. Enjoy, and drive safely..

Fartpimpson · 05-04-2007, 03:44 AM

Just hardwired my V1 earlier. Great thread and thanks all. Pics are in my signature.

Josh49 · 05-04-2007, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Fartpimpson

Just hardwired my V1 earlier. Great thread and thanks all. Pics are in my signature.

Glad you got it working!!

Nice car, tasteful mods, btw..

Fartpimpson · 05-04-2007, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh49

Glad you got it working!!

Nice car, tasteful mods, btw..

Thanks

Paul330d · 05-20-2007, 09:04 AM

Excellent tips here, thanks guys. I didn't want to hijack an essentially American/Valentine thread, so I added my own comments & photos on my European Inforad install here.

Thanks again for all your input, everyone

david_lm · 06-16-2007, 05:15 PM

Thanks for the detailed and informative directions; just got my V1 wired up!!

topracer · 06-16-2007, 09:44 PM

Sorry for the picture quality, I don't have a better tool.

I want to know if you guys installed the new hardwire device in parallel or in series? That depends on how you connect the fuse tap terminals to the fuse box. I've done mine in parallel.

Which is the better way?

topracer · 06-17-2007, 09:27 AM

Looks like connecting in parallel is recommended.

Josh49 · 06-18-2007, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by topracer

Looks like connecting in parallel is recommended.

^^

This piece is horrible. I tried it unsuccessfully many times before going out and finding a better solution. The slots are much to tight for this to work..

I highly recommend the fuse tap I have shown and talked about it earlier posts. It is much cleaner, and provides a fuse locaiton for the accessory circuit..

Josh49 · 06-18-2007, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by topracer

Sorry for the picture quality, I don't have a better tool.

I want to know if you guys installed the new hardwire device in parallel or in series? That depends on how you connect the fuse tap terminals to the fuse box. I've done mine in parallel.

Which is the better way?

The positive wire from the v1 should connect to the wire coming out of the fuse tap, and the negative wire should connect to ground. There is a torx bolt left of the fuse box that works well for ground (put an eyelet on the end of the negative wire for a nice, clean connection).

topracer · 06-19-2007, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh49

The positive wire from the v1 should connect to the wire coming out of the fuse tap, and the negative wire should connect to ground. There is a torx bolt left of the fuse box that works well for ground (put an eyelet on the end of the negative wire for a nice, clean connection).

What I was saying is how you connect the fuse tap terminals make a different on the circuit. If you connect the fuse tap with the new wire pointing up is different from you connect the fuse tap with the new wire pointing down.

Josh49 · 06-19-2007, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by topracer

What I was saying is how you connect the fuse tap terminals make a different on the circuit. If you connect the fuse tap with the new wire pointing up is different from you connect the fuse tap with the new wire pointing down.

One way works, and one way doesn't work..

So if it doesn't work, flip it around 180 degrees...
Josh

rhuss2 · 06-25-2007, 10:05 AM

I installed my fuse tap yesterday to the homelink fuse (5 amp), and grounded to the Torx screw in the glovebox, everything is powered, but it doesn't shut off when I shutdown the ignition. The fuse slot is 18 on my car.

Anyone know why I maybe having this issue?

HyperM3 · 06-25-2007, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by rhuss2

I installed my fuse tap yesterday to the homelink fuse (5 amp), and grounded to the Torx screw in the glovebox, everything is powered, but it doesn't shut off when I shutdown the ignition. The fuse slot is 18 on my car.

Anyone know why I maybe having this issue?

Im not saying you didnt check the fuses correctly, but the fusebox layout is different from the e90 to the e92. Where I thought the Homelink fuse was, it was something else that was always hot. Just double check again to make sure its exactly the homelink fuse you tapped.

rhuss2 · 06-25-2007, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by HyperM3

Im not saying you didnt check the fuses correctly, but the fusebox layout is different from the e90 to the e92. Where I thought the Homelink fuse was, it was something else that was always hot. Just double check again to make sure its exactly the homelink fuse you tapped.

I actually checked the card on the back of the fuse panel door and used the Homelink fuse (the House, listed as #18).

HyperM3 · 06-25-2007, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by rhuss2

I actually checked the card on the back of the fuse panel door and used the Homelink fuse (the House, listed as #18).

Are there multiple fuses named Homelink? Just another thought.

rhuss2 · 06-25-2007, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by HyperM3

Are there multiple fuses named Homelink? Just another thought.

Actually, yes #28, I tried that one too, and had the same result.

HyperM3 · 06-25-2007, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rhuss2

Actually, yes #28, I tried that one too, and had the same result.

Im out of ideas then. Can you take a pic of the fusebox so we can see how its hooked up?

Josh49 · 06-25-2007, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperM3

Im out of ideas then. Can you take a pic of the fusebox so we can see how its hooked up?

Try flipping it around 180 degrees out of curiosity..

Josh

Crazy Bimmer · 07-03-2007, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rhuss2

Actually, yes #28, I tried that one too, and had the same result.

I just did it with #28 and it works... but the V1 will only turn on when the car is completely on. Turns off normally too when the car is off.

Damn... how do big german hands fit in these places?!?!!?

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rhuss2 New Member 0 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Installed, but doesn't power off I installed my fuse tap yesterday to the homelink fuse (5 amp), and grounded to the Torx screw in the glovebox, everything is powered, but it doesn't shut off when I shutdown the ignition. The fuse slot is 18 on my car. Anyone know why I maybe having this issue? __________________ 2007 E92 335i : Space Grey / Coral Red / Grey Poplar / ACC / AS / AT / Cold Wx Pack / HD Radio / Nav/ PDC / Prem Pack / Rear Sunshade / Sat Radio / Sport Pack / 6FL :: Ordered: 3/10/2007 ::Prod Number Received: 4/27/2007 :: Prod Scheduled: Week 21 :: Prod Completed: 5/23/2007 :: On Vessel Courage 5/29/2007: Arrival Port of NY: scheduled: 6/11/2007: Delivery Date: 6/20/2007
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