07-26-2018, 12:16 AM | #1 |
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Radar Mirror Tap
Anyone have tips on how to separate the mirror housing? It seems to require a lot of force and dont want to break any tabs.
Do I just pry it or is there something I am doing wrong any help would be great. Thanks |
07-26-2018, 08:43 AM | #2 | |
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For instance, if you are trying to install a radar detector and supply power to it...you just need to tap into a wire above the headliner that can supply 12v. There's lots of past threads that should cover this.
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07-26-2018, 09:07 AM | #3 |
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Apologies. Mirror Tap on rear view mirror for Radar mounting. I have done it with my M6 and took me 5 mins. Was hoping to do the same for X5M but separating the case seemed challenging and do not want to risk breaking tabs if I am doing it wrong.
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just recently I wired up dash cam same way but didn't have to go thru the plastic this time.
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Let me know how it goes, which holes to tap, recently I tried to mirror tab following one of thread here but it wasn't S63 and blew fuse caused all kinds of errors, auto headlight malfunction and topview/review backup camera malfunction not showing any pics. it was nightmare figuring out, after all it was just blown fused, replaced the fuse and everything was working again.
What I followed: Power = Pin 8 (grey/purple) Ground = Pin 9 (brown/black) |
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07-31-2018, 09:11 PM | #7 |
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Had cover one from the photo and that was a pain to pop out.
Broke two tabs regardless how soft or easy I tried. Tried all configuration and could not get the radar to turn on. Not sure if it's the cable . Anyone has success with this and which one did you tap? Thanks all for the input. |
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08-04-2018, 05:22 PM | #8 | |
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The 12V power feed from any wiring from the interior rear view mirror requires the ignition to be on. |
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