Not today, but yesterday I struggled with hardwiring a V1 on our X5. It is a 12/02 production MY2003 X5; however, it didn't follow pre-facelift rules or MY2003 rules but rather MY2004 rules and I had to tap all three Homelink wires before finding a 12V switched wire. Didn't have the motivation to find a place for the concealed display anymore after that.

After, I had to get the caked on salt from the winter out of the carpets. Even with a steam cleaner and a shop vac, I was only able to get it 70% clean. At least I have a clean feeling car for the trip to Boston tomorrow.

Still need to do an exterior clean and to try to address some rust on the X5. All of that is left for the summer, though.

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