V1 hardwire for e93

am_ver · 01-29-2008, 11:38 PM

I followed the below instructions; however the the V1 didn't power on. Later, I realized that the instructions specify the wire being green & yellow; there is no such colored wire in my bunch - the closest is blue'ish and yellow (and also blue and white). so I chose the blue and yellow. Considering that these instructions are for the '07 e93 and mine is an '08 e93 there could be an electrical wiring change. Also, my car doesn't have ZPP (non glare rear view mirror which might need that green power cable).

Has anyone sucessfully hardwired their V1 on an 08 e93 - anyone with knowledge of e93 wiring layout or can help?!!!

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checuervo · 01-30-2008, 11:13 AM

I'm curious myself. Plus, anyone know off-hand the CA laws on radar detectors before I go a searchin?

bspaceman · 01-30-2008, 11:36 AM

I didn't go through the sunroof area. I went through the fusebox, running a wire along the A-pillar. I used a mini-fuse tap and plugged into the PDC fuse. There's a DIY with pictures on this so do a search for it.

From everything I have heard, CA law only restricts the use of radar JAMMERS, not detectors.

am_ver · 01-30-2008, 11:40 AM

+1; detectors are legal. However, mounting something (nav, radar detector) on the windshield that blocks drivers view is prohibited in CA

bspaceman · 02-02-2008, 05:44 PM

I mounted mine almost eaqual to my rear view mirros, just an inch lower to clear it.

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am_ver Lieutenant 37 Rep 587 Posts Drives: Audi A6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SF Bay Area (Woodside) iTrader: (2)	V1 hardwire for e93 I followed the below instructions; however the the V1 didn't power on. Later, I realized that the instructions specify the wire being green & yellow; there is no such colored wire in my bunch - the closest is blue'ish and yellow (and also blue and white). so I chose the blue and yellow. Considering that these instructions are for the '07 e93 and mine is an '08 e93 there could be an electrical wiring change. Also, my car doesn't have ZPP (non glare rear view mirror which might need that green power cable). Has anyone sucessfully hardwired their V1 on an 08 e93 - anyone with knowledge of e93 wiring layout or can help?!!! http://homepage.mac.com/jsafire/PhotoAlbum2.html __________________ 2006 A6 3.2 Quattro 2008 e93 335i, 6sp MT, Montego Blue, Saddle, Burl, ZSP, Bluetooth, iDrive, PDC, V1+CD 2007 e92 335i coupe, 6sp MT, Montego, Beige, ZPP, iDrive, PDC 2006 e90 325i, ZPP, iDrive, Arctic, Xenon Last edited by am_ver; 01-30-2008 at 11:41 AM..
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checuervo Private First Class 2 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 E93 [0.00]	I'm curious myself. Plus, anyone know off-hand the CA laws on radar detectors before I go a searchin? __________________ 2008 E93 335i, deep green, beige, sport, premium, cold, CA, nav, iPod, HD radio 1989 Ford Tempo, blue 1984 Toyota Van, brown 1982 Volvo Station wagon, yellow
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bspaceman The Last Beautiful Free Soul On This Planet 15 Rep 627 Posts Drives: Jet Black 335i coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cedar Park, TX iTrader: (2)	I didn't go through the sunroof area. I went through the fusebox, running a wire along the A-pillar. I used a mini-fuse tap and plugged into the PDC fuse. There's a DIY with pictures on this so do a search for it. From everything I have heard, CA law only restricts the use of radar JAMMERS, not detectors. __________________ Jet Black/Black Leather 335i coupe (totaled courtesy of the pizza kid Sport/Premi/Comft/Nav - iDrive/Sirius/iPod/OEM Body kit, M Sideskirts, M deck lip, Miro 366s on Nitto 555 NTs, Matte Black Grills, Valentine 1 hardwire, 35% tint, BMS Lighting, BMS computer magic, BMS Dual Cone
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am_ver Lieutenant 37 Rep 587 Posts Drives: Audi A6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SF Bay Area (Woodside) iTrader: (2)	+1; detectors are legal. However, mounting something (nav, radar detector) on the windshield that blocks drivers view is prohibited in CA __________________ 2006 A6 3.2 Quattro 2008 e93 335i, 6sp MT, Montego Blue, Saddle, Burl, ZSP, Bluetooth, iDrive, PDC, V1+CD 2007 e92 335i coupe, 6sp MT, Montego, Beige, ZPP, iDrive, PDC 2006 e90 325i, ZPP, iDrive, Arctic, Xenon
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bspaceman The Last Beautiful Free Soul On This Planet 15 Rep 627 Posts Drives: Jet Black 335i coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cedar Park, TX iTrader: (2)	I mounted mine almost eaqual to my rear view mirros, just an inch lower to clear it. __________________ Jet Black/Black Leather 335i coupe (totaled courtesy of the pizza kid Sport/Premi/Comft/Nav - iDrive/Sirius/iPod/OEM Body kit, M Sideskirts, M deck lip, Miro 366s on Nitto 555 NTs, Matte Black Grills, Valentine 1 hardwire, 35% tint, BMS Lighting, BMS computer magic, BMS Dual Cone
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