can i tap the power from the front?

ylwmonkee13 · 11-01-2005, 08:39 AM

i am installing a valentine1 near the rear view mirror. Could i just tap the power wire to the lights in the upper middle console by the sunroof switch?

What would be the pros and cons of this?

jason 77 · 11-03-2005, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ylwmonkee13

i am installing a valentine1 near the rear view mirror. Could i just tap the power wire to the lights in the upper middle console by the sunroof switch?

What would be the pros and cons of this?

I would think you would risk overloading the circuit for the lights? I don't know how much power the V1 draws?

drummersam65 · 11-10-2005, 11:29 PM

http://m3.madrussian.net/diy_valentine_v1.shtml

i followed this diy, i think you tap into the homelink wire.

ca1242 · 11-14-2005, 08:56 AM

V1 drwas very little power, so it would be fine if tapped to the lights circuit. I would recommend tapping into the homelink harness though, that way the V1 will be switched on/off with the key.

ylwmonkee13 · 11-14-2005, 11:38 AM

Thanks for all the help! i follow the instruction at the madrussian site and after reviewing it, it only took me about 7 minutes to complete the install!

Awesome trick! thanks for all the help!

11-01-2005, 08:39 AM	#1
ylwmonkee13 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miami Posts: 226 My Ride: 2003 E46 M3 View My Garage	can i tap the power from the front? i am installing a valentine1 near the rear view mirror. Could i just tap the power wire to the lights in the upper middle console by the sunroof switch? What would be the pros and cons of this?

11-14-2005, 08:56 AM	#4
ca1242 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 7,629 My Ride: 2003 330i View My Garage	V1 drwas very little power, so it would be fine if tapped to the lights circuit. I would recommend tapping into the homelink harness though, that way the V1 will be switched on/off with the key. __________________

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11-10-2005, 11:29 PM	#3
drummersam65 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boston/GB Posts: 410 My Ride: 323i View My Garage	http://m3.madrussian.net/diy_valentine_v1.shtml i followed this diy, i think you tap into the homelink wire.

11-14-2005, 11:38 AM	#5
ylwmonkee13 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miami Posts: 226 My Ride: 2003 E46 M3 View My Garage	Thanks for all the help! i follow the instruction at the madrussian site and after reviewing it, it only took me about 7 minutes to complete the install! Awesome trick! thanks for all the help!