Hardwiring a V1

dbjb · 12-09-2011, 11:55 PM

Not gonna lie. This is probably super easy but I need help.

My V1 came with a direct wire as shown below. This has a 2A inline mini fuse. I got a fuse tap from Autozone. I crimped a connector to the fuse tap so it can easily join with the direct wire. Pics 1 & 2

Now, I opened my fuse box and there are several open slots. Can you take a look and answer these questions?

1) Do I plug into an open or used slot?
2) Which slot should I use? I often hear people say the cigarette lighter but I can't tell based on the included diagram.
3) If I tap into a used slot, do I move that fuse into the fuse tap and still leave the 2A inline fuse in the direct wire?

I hope that's clear enough.

Thanks in advance!

Wiring

Fuse Box and diagram

dbjb · 12-11-2011, 12:08 PM

Bump for guidance.

1QuikWS6 · 12-11-2011, 02:23 PM

On my 09' 328ix E92, I used slot as shown in pics below, which on my car is Position #7 - appears to be Position #28 on your car. There already was a 5A fuse in that position (same as in your position #28). Installing to that position allowed for detector ON only when ignition is ON

dbjb · 12-16-2011, 02:14 AM

Finally got around to trying fuse 28. After looking at the diagram, it appears that fuse controls the home link buttons which are only functional when the vehicle is running. That was the perfect spot.

Thanks for the guidance. Very much appreciated.

1QuikWS6 · 12-16-2011, 02:51 AM

Come to think of it, that was what mine controlled also.

Glad to help...

AppFan · 12-17-2011, 05:30 AM

Glad I saw this. My V1 has been sitting in a drawer for the past 4 years or so and I don't have the lighter plug but do have their hardwire plug. Guess I need to see if the software is up to date and hook it up.

whoosh · 12-21-2011, 09:13 AM

Thanks for the pics and info.

PoloBlk · 12-23-2011, 06:36 PM

Hey, I currently have a E 9500ix and thinking about switching to a V1 could you post a few pics of how/where the wires are ran.? I'd like to do this but want a clean install. THANKS

12-09-2011, 11:55 PM	#1
dbjb I sweat pheromones 203 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: e92 335i, retired SLK55 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NorCal iTrader: (25)	Hardwiring a V1 Not gonna lie. This is probably super easy but I need help. My V1 came with a direct wire as shown below. This has a 2A inline mini fuse. I got a fuse tap from Autozone. I crimped a connector to the fuse tap so it can easily join with the direct wire. Pics 1 & 2 Now, I opened my fuse box and there are several open slots. Can you take a look and answer these questions? 1) Do I plug into an open or used slot? 2) Which slot should I use? I often hear people say the cigarette lighter but I can't tell based on the included diagram. 3) If I tap into a used slot, do I move that fuse into the fuse tap and still leave the 2A inline fuse in the direct wire? I hope that's clear enough. Thanks in advance! Wiring Fuse Box and diagram
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1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1622 Rep 8,476 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	On my 09' 328ix E92, I used slot as shown in pics below, which on my car is Position #7 - appears to be Position #28 on your car. There already was a 5A fuse in that position (same as in your position #28). Installing to that position allowed for detector ON only when ignition is ON __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit
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12-16-2011, 02:14 AM	#4
dbjb I sweat pheromones 203 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: e92 335i, retired SLK55 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NorCal iTrader: (25)	Finally got around to trying fuse 28. After looking at the diagram, it appears that fuse controls the home link buttons which are only functional when the vehicle is running. That was the perfect spot. Thanks for the guidance. Very much appreciated.
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12-16-2011, 02:51 AM	#5
1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1622 Rep 8,476 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	Come to think of it, that was what mine controlled also. Glad to help... __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit
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12-21-2011, 09:13 AM	#7
whoosh Higher than you 8 Rep 294 Posts Drives: M235i xDrive Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the pics and info. __________________ Current: '15 M235iX \| '15 Macan S \| '00 Honda S2000 Notable Previous: '12 E92 335is \| '10 STi \| '88 E30 325iX
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12-11-2011, 12:08 PM	#2
dbjb I sweat pheromones 203 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: e92 335i, retired SLK55 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NorCal iTrader: (25)	Bump for guidance.
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12-23-2011, 06:36 PM	#8
PoloBlk New Member 0 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 335i M Package Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: MiSSiSSiPPi iTrader: (0)	Hey, I currently have a E 9500ix and thinking about switching to a V1 could you post a few pics of how/where the wires are ran.? I'd like to do this but want a clean install. THANKS
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