Question on hardwiring V1.
 

I'm planning on getting a V1 sometime soon. I want to hardwire it when I get it. I looked at the instructions on Bimmerfest and on the V1 website. The only question I have regards connecting the wire. After you pick a wire, do you just have to clip the direct-wire power adapter onto one of the "switched" wires? There's no cutting to expose the wire, or anything? This looks like something I could do myself. But if not, would a dealer do it or would I have to take it to a specialty shop?

TIA,
CJ

CJ

I have absolutely no skill at this type of thing and I was able to do it with the special clip, it can be done easily with patience. I would suggest you reach around the panel and pop the buttons out instead of prying them. PM me if u have any specific questions.

NN

Thanks, NN.
I'm probably not going to do it until next month, but I'll PM you if I need any help.

The "special clip" allows the V1 to piggyback onto the hot wire, so that electricity goes to both.

It really is easy. You will be amazed.

Very simple! No cutting of wires needed, once you identify the switched wire you just tap/clip into it and find a good ground source for the other wire.

Your dealer repair guy
 

I asked my service tech if he's do it for some cash on the side. $40 later I had an awesome hardwire. On/off with my ignition switch. Well worth the money and THEY pulled the roof liner, not me :) .

You don't need to pull the headliner, unless you are installing the StealthOne module. You can tap into the power wire, etc. just in the rearview mirror base/light.