|
|
|
12-01-2012, 01:46 AM | #1 |
Captain
63
Rep 901
Posts |
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
|
12-08-2012, 05:43 PM | #4 |
Private First Class
4
Rep 177
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-10-2012, 10:27 AM | #9 |
Captain
72
Rep 961
Posts |
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?
Last edited by Adam135; 12-13-2012 at 10:27 PM.. |
Appreciate
0
|
12-10-2012, 01:03 PM | #10 |
Lieutenant
134
Rep 536
Posts |
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. |
Appreciate
0
|
12-17-2012, 05:18 PM | #13 |
MSgt (ret)
559
Rep 2,116
Posts
Drives: VO 1M #739/740
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Where the car was born
|
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....
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-04-2013, 04:46 PM | #17 |
Kind of a big deal
300
Rep 1,674
Posts
Drives: an 1M not often enough
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: between Unlimited and Hard to Get
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-04-2013, 06:15 PM | #18 |
European Editor
10512
Rep 22,992
Posts |
According to RealOEM.com it is: bmw p/n 25112284205
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...02&hg=25&fg=10
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|