ACC Source in Read Of 04 X5 4.8i

[mperone]

Where can I get a ACC power source in year of this vehicle?

[UCrewX5]

There is no AC power source in the vehicle. However, you can buy an aftermarket DC-to-AC Inverter for this purpose.

http://www.radioshack.com/search.asp...1=submit&SRC=1

[mperone]

Power that goes on when the key is in ACC mode.

I need my LCD screens to turn off when car is off.

[UCrewX5]

Originally Posted by mperone

Power that goes on when the key is in ACC mode.

I need my LCD screens to turn off when car is off.

Sorry, I misunderstood your question. What you are looking for is a switched power source. In the front you may have a couple alternatives. One is the glovebox flashlight lead. Another is in the steering wheel column (that's where I tapped into for my angel eyes switch project).

[Xtreme53]

Check out this page:
http://www.xoutpost.com/articles.php?...icle&artid=128

The Violet/White wire in the trunk is a switched 12v source. You can find it on the connector or in the wire bundle.

[mperone]

Where is the best place to tap it?

[Xtreme53]

Look under the cargo cover and locate the bundle of wires. Use a wire splice to tap into the wire. Fairly straight forward once you locate the wire.

Use a part similar to this:

http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...t%5Fid=64-3052

[mperone]

Did it...worked perfect..thanks again!

[Xtreme53]

Glad I could help.

Please post pics of your screens, would love to see the set-up.

[mperone]

Video is supplied by a CARAMP PC system
sound using the AUX input.
I have a 400gb HD with just about every kids movie in existence on it.
Controlled via the BMW controls using a I-BUS serial adapter.
Built a case for the systems that mounts just above the DVD Nav system in the left rear.