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DIY Request - Gauges Installation in front ashtray
Hi, I was wondering if anyone had instructions on how and where to tap power for the gauges that can be installed in the front ashtray on a 1-series.
I bought the panel from Leatherz but they don't supply any instructions unless you purchase a package including the gauges. I don't want to tear into the dash until I know what I'm doing. Thanks Last edited by GtiGyver; 11-23-2009 at 09:28 PM.. |
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Not everyone at once!!! I would like to know as well. |
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There's just one problem. The many of the 2009+ models didn't come with the ashtray option and BMW in their infinite wisdom didn't provide any wiring for such an eventual upgrade.
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There's a few options, as a relay can be used to trigger a +12V signal with the ignition on, even tapping power from the back of the radio bulkhead connector.
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Not sure about the radio, but it seems that the integral lighting of most devices on the car are not driven by a simple wire with varying voltage, but through the data bus somehow. At least on the climate controls... |
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If the light is too bright, a 1 ohm resistor will dim it down a bit to your liking.
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Thanks Tom, Andy. Got everything in and wired up. I'll take some pics, have to admit though, it looks awesome, so awesome in fact it looks OEM.
Just wished the Auto Meter ES series matched the BMW internal lighting better. Had to use a 120ohm resistor on the gauges, their LED lighting is mighty bright. |
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Those 1-series consoles can be a bit of a pain to remove, the 3-series is much easier. The end result looks good!
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Egads! If I ever made my car look like the pictures I'd never get it all back together again.
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