X6 M Radar Detector Hardwire

kmg99 · 06-20-2010, 10:51 AM

New to the forum, looks great.

In the overhead console (lights, sunroof, etc.) what wire do I need to tap for switched 12V?

Most appreciated.

john335coupe · 06-20-2010, 06:06 PM

I just took my 2010 x6m to a good local stereo installation shop and they ran a power wire above the door sils to the fuse box in the rear and grounded it above the map light panel. I have the BEL GX 65 mounted just to the left of the rear view mirror. I love it there!!! I prefer to spend the $60 for an hour of labor than screw it up myself. Hope this helps.
John

kmg99 · 06-20-2010, 07:22 PM

Thanks, I was able to figure it out. I also mounted my Valentine One to the left of the mirror on the visor. Good visibility from the drivers seat...hard to see from the outside!

dmlgc · 06-20-2010, 11:36 PM

You can get power from the fuse panel in the passengers side foot well ( remove the three screws) . I taped into this for my escort 9500ci and laser interceptor jammers. There are a couple of unused ones there , the guide is folded up and stuck on the side of the rear fuse panel. guide covers front and back fuse panels. you can use a fuse tap to easily get power.

charcoalwan · 06-21-2010, 02:07 AM

i did it from the top center console , if u look at e92 diy guides should be able to find that out

sariggs1 · 06-27-2010, 09:17 PM

See my installation in this thread:
http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288304

06-20-2010, 10:51 AM	#1
kmg99 New Member 1 Rep 5 Posts Drives: X6 M Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	X6 M Radar Detector Hardwire New to the forum, looks great. In the overhead console (lights, sunroof, etc.) what wire do I need to tap for switched 12V? Most appreciated.
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john335coupe 08 e92 M3 DCT, Pulley, AFE stage 2 intake, Dinan 16 Rep 114 Posts Drives: Tesla Model S, e92 M3 DCT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (1)	I just took my 2010 x6m to a good local stereo installation shop and they ran a power wire above the door sils to the fuse box in the rear and grounded it above the map light panel. I have the BEL GX 65 mounted just to the left of the rear view mirror. I love it there!!! I prefer to spend the $60 for an hour of labor than screw it up myself. Hope this helps. John
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06-20-2010, 07:22 PM	#3
kmg99 New Member 1 Rep 5 Posts Drives: X6 M Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Thanks, I was able to figure it out. I also mounted my Valentine One to the left of the mirror on the visor. Good visibility from the drivers seat...hard to see from the outside!
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06-20-2010, 11:36 PM	#4
dmlgc Lieutenant Colonel 90 Rep 1,882 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW X6MC - 335D Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Carlsbad, CA iTrader: (0)	You can get power from the fuse panel in the passengers side foot well ( remove the three screws) . I taped into this for my escort 9500ci and laser interceptor jammers. There are a couple of unused ones there , the guide is folded up and stuck on the side of the rear fuse panel. guide covers front and back fuse panels. you can use a fuse tap to easily get power.
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06-21-2010, 02:07 AM	#5
charcoalwan Private 6 Rep 85 Posts Drives: F85 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: edmonton iTrader: (0)	i did it from the top center console , if u look at e92 diy guides should be able to find that out __________________ 20 GLB 250 17 X5M 10 GLK350 13 RDX
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06-27-2010, 09:17 PM	#6
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