V1 Overhead Hardwire Suggestions
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V1 Overhead Hardwire Suggestions
I have searched over and over again but have not been able to find a DIY Valentine One overhead hardwire install for the W204. Any suggestions as to which wire and ground location to use, and how to safely remove the overhead would be great.
I had the V1 hardwired on my E92 335i, I removed the wire harness so I should have everything I need, the installation only took about 15 minutes in my E92. I'm sure it's not that difficult on the W204, but I want to see (or read) instructions before I go in blind. Thanks!
I had the V1 hardwired on my E92 335i, I removed the wire harness so I should have everything I need, the installation only took about 15 minutes in my E92. I'm sure it's not that difficult on the W204, but I want to see (or read) instructions before I go in blind. Thanks!
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I have searched over and over again but have not been able to find a DIY Valentine One overhead hardwire install for the W204. Any suggestions as to which wire and ground location to use, and how to safely remove the overhead would be great.
I had the V1 hardwired on my E92 335i, I removed the wire harness so I should have everything I need, the installation only took about 15 minutes in my E92. I'm sure it's not that difficult on the W204, but I want to see (or read) instructions before I go in blind. Thanks!
I had the V1 hardwired on my E92 335i, I removed the wire harness so I should have everything I need, the installation only took about 15 minutes in my E92. I'm sure it's not that difficult on the W204, but I want to see (or read) instructions before I go in blind. Thanks!
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I'd prefer to not run a wire all the way to the fuse box (unless it's easier then connecting overhead)... In my two previous cars (E46 M3 & E92 335i) I connected to a wire in the overhead lighting area using a wire harness I purchased from Valentine. I just popped out the overhead lighting assembly and clamped to an existing wire, it couldn't have been easier.
I was hoping someone has done that??
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Do you happen to have a link to your post? I searched and couldn't find it. I would search through all your posts but you have 2500+ posts.
I'd prefer to not run a wire all the way to the fuse box (unless it's easier then connecting overhead)... In my two previous cars (E46 M3 & E92 335i) I connected to a wire in the overhead lighting area using a wire harness I purchased from Valentine. I just popped out the overhead lighting assembly and clamped to an existing wire, it couldn't have been easier.
I was hoping someone has done that??
I'd prefer to not run a wire all the way to the fuse box (unless it's easier then connecting overhead)... In my two previous cars (E46 M3 & E92 335i) I connected to a wire in the overhead lighting area using a wire harness I purchased from Valentine. I just popped out the overhead lighting assembly and clamped to an existing wire, it couldn't have been easier.
I was hoping someone has done that??
