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NihonX · 12-01-2012, 02:46 AM

I just received my M5 light up shift knob but am having trouble finding a spot for the connecter on the 1M. I already removed the trim around the shifter so I can get back to it as soon as I have an answer.

Is there a proper place to plug-and-play with this or do I need to start hacking and splicing wires?
I would prefer not to have to cut any wires but will make do with what I have.

I've already searched around and couldn't find a definite answer to the installation.

Any help is most appreciated.

Will post photos as soon as I get it to light up!

NihonX · 12-08-2012, 05:53 AM

Never mind. I installed this the easy way instead. I'll post photos tomorrow.

Adam135 · 12-08-2012, 04:12 PM

This one?

pdr1269 · 12-08-2012, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NihonX

Never mind. I installed this the easy way instead. I'll post photos tomorrow.

Please do, I'm thinking of doing this as well.

shah269 · 12-08-2012, 07:21 PM

Holy Shit It Lights Up!
Me Want Me Want Me Want!

NihonX · 12-10-2012, 01:36 AM

I think I may have tapped the wrong fuse. I can't turn it off now!

TCsqüared Aütowerkes · 12-10-2012, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NihonX

I think I may have tapped the wrong fuse. I can't turn it off now!

At least it's not flashing.

shah269 · 12-10-2012, 10:50 AM

It Flashes!
Omg Omg Omg I Want It Now!

Adam135 · 12-10-2012, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NihonX

I think I may have tapped the wrong fuse. I can't turn it off now!

That might be normal, kind of like how the gear indicator stays lit up on an automatic. Did you wait 60-90 seconds to see if it turns off?

AndyM · 12-10-2012, 02:03 PM

You need to tap into dimmed lighting. It sounds like you picked a constant hot wire.

If you don't have the ashtray to get the dimmed wiring off the lighter, the easiest place would be to pull it from one of the HVAC controls.

shah269 · 12-10-2012, 02:59 PM

Ok where and how much!

mtnboy · 12-11-2012, 07:24 PM

I would just want it for the warmth it would give off. Happieness is a warm stick shift.

Rikx1M · 12-17-2012, 06:18 PM

Any updates? I also bought the M5 knob at local BMW dealer and am waiting until I totally understand how to do this as I don't want my console tore apart for miles on end....

NihonX · 12-18-2012, 01:22 AM

This was at night. I'll try to remember to get a photo in the day.

By the way, she's been cleaned since this photo was taken.

MysticblueX3 · 04-25-2013, 01:12 AM

What's the part number for the M5 knob?

My-other-ride-is-a-train · 04-28-2013, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MysticblueX3

What's the part number for the M5 knob?

i second this

eeghie · 05-04-2013, 04:46 PM

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...7&postcount=69

also check these threads:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=695034
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=764209

Dackelone · 05-04-2013, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MysticblueX3

What's the part number for the M5 knob?

According to RealOEM.com it is: bmw p/n 25112284205

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...02&hg=25&fg=10

12-01-2012, 02:46 AM	#1
NihonX The Game Drives: 2011 VO 1M Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 661/415 Posts: 726 iTrader: (6)	DIY Request: M5 Shift Knob Installation I just received my M5 light up shift knob but am having trouble finding a spot for the connecter on the 1M. I already removed the trim around the shifter so I can get back to it as soon as I have an answer. Is there a proper place to plug-and-play with this or do I need to start hacking and splicing wires? I would prefer not to have to cut any wires but will make do with what I have. I've already searched around and couldn't find a definite answer to the installation. Any help is most appreciated. Will post photos as soon as I get it to light up! __________________ 2011 VO 1M: JB4(G5) -- HPF FMIC -- Gen. DCI -- Stett CP/HKS BOV -- BMS WW Meth -- CDV Delete
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12-08-2012, 05:53 AM	#2
NihonX The Game Drives: 2011 VO 1M Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 661/415 Posts: 726 iTrader: (6)	Never mind. I installed this the easy way instead. I'll post photos tomorrow. __________________ 2011 VO 1M: JB4(G5) -- HPF FMIC -- Gen. DCI -- Stett CP/HKS BOV -- BMS WW Meth -- CDV Delete

12-10-2012, 01:36 AM	#6
NihonX The Game Drives: 2011 VO 1M Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 661/415 Posts: 726 iTrader: (6)	I think I may have tapped the wrong fuse. I can't turn it off now! __________________ 2011 VO 1M: JB4(G5) -- HPF FMIC -- Gen. DCI -- Stett CP/HKS BOV -- BMS WW Meth -- CDV Delete

12-17-2012, 06:18 PM	#13
Rikx1M MSgt (ret) Drives: VO 1M #739/740 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Heidelberg Germany Posts: 1,541 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 series M ... [5.00]	Any updates? I also bought the M5 knob at local BMW dealer and am waiting until I totally understand how to do this as I don't want my console tore apart for miles on end.... __________________

12-18-2012, 01:22 AM	#14
NihonX The Game Drives: 2011 VO 1M Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 661/415 Posts: 726 iTrader: (6)	This was at night. I'll try to remember to get a photo in the day. By the way, she's been cleaned since this photo was taken. __________________ 2011 VO 1M: JB4(G5) -- HPF FMIC -- Gen. DCI -- Stett CP/HKS BOV -- BMS WW Meth -- CDV Delete

12-08-2012, 04:12 PM	#3
Adam135 Captain Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Posts: 607 iTrader: (2)	This one?

12-08-2012, 07:21 PM	#5
shah269 Lieutenant Drives: 2009 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 556 iTrader: (0)	Holy Shit It Lights Up! Me Want Me Want Me Want!

12-10-2012, 10:50 AM	#8
shah269 Lieutenant Drives: 2009 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 556 iTrader: (0)	It Flashes! Omg Omg Omg I Want It Now!

12-10-2012, 02:03 PM	#10
AndyM Lieutenant Drives: Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 519 iTrader: (1)	You need to tap into dimmed lighting. It sounds like you picked a constant hot wire. If you don't have the ashtray to get the dimmed wiring off the lighter, the easiest place would be to pull it from one of the HVAC controls.

12-10-2012, 02:59 PM	#11
shah269 Lieutenant Drives: 2009 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 556 iTrader: (0)	Ok where and how much!

12-11-2012, 07:24 PM	#12
mtnboy New Member Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	I would just want it for the warmth it would give off. Happieness is a warm stick shift.

04-25-2013, 01:12 AM	#15
MysticblueX3 Private First Class Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 137 iTrader: (0)	What's the part number for the M5 knob?

05-04-2013, 04:46 PM	#17
eeghie Kind of a Big Deal Drives: an 1M not often enough Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: between Unlimited and Hard to Get Posts: 912 iTrader: (0)	http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...7&postcount=69 also check these threads: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=695034 http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=764209

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