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      04-01-2014, 10:35 PM   #23
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Has anybody had success hardwiring into to central panel above? Where the sunroof controls are??
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      04-06-2014, 09:26 PM   #24
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Update... if you see my thread from today, Rich (v12 on these boards) was able to very nicely and cleanly install the V1 for me without cutting into any wiring.
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      04-07-2014, 01:53 AM   #25
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Looks like there's no overhead switched circuit. Tried this weekend.

I'll tackle this next weekend when I run the wires necessary to support the proper operation of my euro tail lights.

Out of curiosity, what did v12 use to power the V1?
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      04-07-2014, 11:29 AM   #26
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@gujuman: Thank You! Very clean install and it was great working with you.

@wdimagineer: putting together a DIY with some shots. Will be back.




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      04-07-2014, 11:33 AM   #27
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@gujuman: Thank You! Very clean install and it was great working with you.

@wdimagineer: putting together a DIY with some shots. Will be back.




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      04-07-2014, 10:22 PM   #28
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Looks like there's no overhead switched circuit. Tried this weekend.

I'll tackle this next weekend when I run the wires necessary to support the proper operation of my euro tail lights.

Out of curiosity, what did v12 use to power the V1?

I will let v12 post details on his DIY as I gave him permission to use the pics he took of my car and I not too technical. Basically he removed the plastic cover where the rear view mirror attaches to the windshield and used a cable which taps into power connectors in that housing. I like my detector clipped to my driver side visor and so it worked perfectly with the wire tucked up into the seam of the overhead plastic compartment where the sunglasses storage is. Look forward to his DIY. Again very clean install, highly recommend, very reasonable, and he came to me. Just another enthusiast like us.
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      04-09-2014, 10:41 PM   #29
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Sorry for the delay gentlemen. I just found the time to pull the pictures, host them and post them: here.
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      04-10-2014, 08:41 AM   #30
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Sorry for the delay gentlemen. I just found the time to pull the pictures, host them and post them: here.
I don't see which wire we have to splice in. Can you show me?
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Hi - use the black/ brown and the green/ black wires. Please test them for yourself before splicing.
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      02-10-2018, 09:34 PM   #32
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Greetings.
I'm new to this forum and new to a 2018 X5.
I've used a V1 in many cars, all hard wired.
Has anyone done this to the 2018?
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      02-11-2018, 10:18 AM   #33
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Greetings.
I'm new to this forum and new to a 2018 X5.
I've used a V1 in many cars, all hard wired.
Has anyone done this to the 2018?
yup, hardwired to the harness above the rear view mirror.
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      02-12-2018, 02:29 AM   #34
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Thanks gentlemen.
CeeTee, is the install to a hot wire that is switched and comes on when the key is turned?
The pics posted up in a link by v12 won't open. Darn. Could some others be sent?
BlueLodge, the pics you posted show wiring to a fuse panel under the dash. this seems similar to what I did with my C4$. Tied into the fuse for the heated seats. Do I have this right? This would be a hot switched connection I believe.

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Thanks gentlemen.
CeeTee, is the install to a hot wire that is switched and comes on when the key is turned?
The pics posted up in a link by v12 won't open. Darn. Could some others be sent?
BlueLodge, the pics you posted show wiring to a fuse panel under the dash. this seems similar to what I did with my C4$. Tied into the fuse for the heated seats. Do I have this right? This would be a hot switched connection I believe.
Hi Judgejon, I just sent you a PM.
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      02-12-2018, 03:04 PM   #36
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Thanks gentlemen.
CeeTee, is the install to a hot wire that is switched and comes on when the key is turned?
The pics posted up in a link by v12 won't open. Darn. Could some others be sent?
BlueLodge, the pics you posted show wiring to a fuse panel under the dash. this seems similar to what I did with my C4$. Tied into the fuse for the heated seats. Do I have this right? This would be a hot switched connection I believe.
Hi, sort of...the wires that are hot with ignition aren't working for most due to the length of the prongs on the mirrortap. There are another set of wires that i'm using (as well as others) that receive power when the car wakes from sleep or goes to sleep, so to speak. So there is a bit of a delay after the car is shut off before the V1 is shut off.

I'll have to dig up the thread for the details and can share those this evening.
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      02-12-2018, 06:35 PM   #37
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I followed this DIY when I installed my V1 to the overhead console:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=790945
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I followed this DIY when I installed my V1 to the overhead console:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=790945
that's the one I used too.
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I've used this in all my cars.
http://invisicord.com/

It goes right into where the mirror gets it's power, no need to take apart anything except the covers for the Mirror stem. It can take as little as 5 minutes.

Instructions
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=790945
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Friends,
This is a follow up to my earlier post about hard wiring a V1 into a new 2018 X5.
Many thanks to James for his personal help, and to others who added good comments as well.
I took the X5 to CPS Mobile Electronics in Cotati, CA. Cody and Joel were great help. Cody did the hook up today and it seems to work fine. The interior of the car is pristine. He found an unused fuse port and wired in a Rostra unit to power the accessory after the car is turned on. This will prevent any power surge going to the V1 and maybe causing damage. There were a few spare fuse locations available, as my wife's car does not have cooled front seats or heated rear seats. So it's all worked out, and she said the V1 functioned as usual on our trip back up the coast from Cotati. Took a few hours and some miles to get down there and back, but it was well worth it to us. CPS Mobile Electronics also did some work on my wife's previous Lexus that we were also pleased with. I would recommend these folks without any hesitation. Thanks again to all. jl
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Sorry for the delay gentlemen. I just found the time to pull the pictures, host them and post them: here.
This was very helpful, thank you! And I just ordered Invisicord too, so I can do the same install.
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Friends,
This is a follow up to my earlier post about hard wiring a V1 into a new 2018 X5.
Many thanks to James for his personal help, and to others who added good comments as well.
I took the X5 to CPS Mobile Electronics in Cotati, CA. Cody and Joel were great help. Cody did the hook up today and it seems to work fine. The interior of the car is pristine. He found an unused fuse port and wired in a Rostra unit to power the accessory after the car is turned on. This will prevent any power surge going to the V1 and maybe causing damage. There were a few spare fuse locations available, as my wife's car does not have cooled front seats or heated rear seats. So it's all worked out, and she said the V1 functioned as usual on our trip back up the coast from Cotati. Took a few hours and some miles to get down there and back, but it was well worth it to us. CPS Mobile Electronics also did some work on my wife's previous Lexus that we were also pleased with. I would recommend these folks without any hesitation. Thanks again to all. jl
How much is the installation charge?
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Does anyone know if the SAVVY device that goes with the V1 will work on out F15
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Has anyone had success using 3rd party mounts (ie. Blendmount or other) for their V1?
I use a blendmount for my V1, wired to SAVVY (coded vehicle to turn off OBDII port alarm), a concealed display on the steering wheel stem, a BT LE module, and the V1Driver app on my iPhone X. The blendmount is great. I don’t like suction cups.
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