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04-07-2006, 10:35 AM
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X5 wiring for a beginner - help please !!
Hi I am new to this site and to my recently purchased 4.4i sport - excellent vehicle - prefer it to my SL500!
I have a very simple query - I want to hard wire a Gps/radar detector into the car and I need to pick up a SWITCHED (via ignition) 12V supply from the wiring in the front console/nav display/centre console area. What colour wire should I be looking for and is there a good/obvious place to tap into ??? Thanks John 
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04-07-2006, 10:44 AM
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If I remember correctly, the 12v power socket in the passenger footwell is switched.
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04-07-2006, 10:53 AM
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better use the flashlight accessory oulet, it is switched, its where i hardwired mine...
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04-07-2006, 11:16 AM
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04-07-2006, 01:04 PM
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Sorry to be so stupid, but where is the flashlight accessory outlet ?? Thanks John
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04-07-2006, 11:51 AM
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any one with a step by step guide on this? pictures would be excellent if anyones willing to but in the effort. Would make a good article.
Thanks in advance.
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04-07-2006, 11:57 AM
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Why not hard wire it up high at the top of with windshield? Mine is hard wired to next to the upper dome light where there is a 12v switched on the UGDO. It works better there and is out of sight. Plus the wire is much easier to conceal.
Michael
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04-07-2006, 12:02 PM
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sounds like the best option and away from prying eyes of vandals etc.
You have pics of this setup? be interesting to see. Thanks
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04-07-2006, 12:00 PM
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Here is a detailed link. Mine uses the suction cups at the top of the window so I can still use the visor.
http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/e...-hardwire.html
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04-07-2006, 12:05 PM
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See the above link, but be sure to use a volt meter to sort out the power wire issue. Mine was a different color than expected in my 01 but I can't remember off hand what color it ended up being. Also...Mount it just below the tinted strip so you get the best range. Mine works flawlessly and nobody notices it up there not even the police.
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