I've already hard-wired my Escort Redline in my 2004 E46 M3 using the Escort Direct Wire Power Cord, so I bought a 2nd one for my 2011 x35d.

I followed the steps outlined in Post #47, but not matter what I tried, I could not get 12V power from the green/white wire indicated.

So I taped a small section of a paper clip to my voltmeter's probe and started poking around. It didn't take long.

Turns out that Port #3 on the black, 4-port connector supplies 12V of power whenever the X5 is in "accessory mode" or when the engine is running. Coincidentally, this wire is also green with a white stripe.

I was also able to mount the detector to the windshield using the stock Escort dual-suction cup mount in location that does not interfere with the driver-side sun visor nor the BMW OEM Sunshade. Nice!

Also, I didn't dremel a hole into the console like in Post #47. Rather, I did the same thing as on my M3; I merely rant the wire over the rubber grommet that touches the very top of the windshield. No problems at all.