C55 V1 Radar Install - Page 2 - MBWorld.org Forums

Aug 17, 2004 | 01:25 AM

#26

The Godfather

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From: Khalifonia.

4 wheeled car.

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Originally Posted by SFoRZA

It seems that the radar is hidden behind your rearview mirror. IF that is the case, you'd want to move it below it as to not block the V1 from shooting back through your rear window. There is a rearward antenna on the V1 for the purpose of giving you an attempted 180 degree rear protection.

Aug 17, 2004 | 07:38 AM

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cschow

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2006 Corvette Coupe

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Originally Posted by djx18

With two fuses and at what rating each one?

This device is one which permits you to make 2 fused circuit out of an original single fused circuit. Thus, the fuse holder has two fuse slots. The bladed portion inserts into where the orignal fuse went. The original fuse goes into the first fuse slot on the device. The new fuse goes into the second slot and controls the current permitted to flow through the red wire.

Aug 17, 2004 | 08:55 AM

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djx18

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Parktronic

Hey man i love the display in the parktronic. I was wondering where you got the parktronic console from( and would it fit on the c55)? And did slice into the cig lighhters power cable?

Aug 17, 2004 | 12:16 PM

#29

SFoRZA

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C32 AMG 2002

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Originally Posted by The Doctor

Yeah your right. In that pic it is blocked, but i have since moved it up and to the right. I had just taken that pic when first finishing the install.

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Originally Posted by djx13

Hey man i love the display in the parktronic. I was wondering where you got the parktronic console from( and would it fit on the c55)? And did slice into the cig lighhters power cable?

I got the parktronic in from the dealer.... part numbers can be found on the board. Yeah i sliced into the cig lighter, no problems real easy ... As for if it would fit a c55..

... im guessing yes, but give it a couple of hours and someone will say if its does or not.

Aug 17, 2004 | 03:46 PM

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How did u make it fit in?

Does it come with clips or something that clip in the the vents for the defroster? How did u install it?

Aug 17, 2004 | 06:22 PM

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Finally Wired the V1!!

I finally installed my V1 today... I used the fuse ports in the back because like some one had said in this post, the front fuses are not switched (there always on). I used port 14 in the back... I used the Add-A-Circuit with a 2amp fuse on the top port and left the bottom one empty because port 14 was already empty... I ran the wire from where the seat gets lifted up and u can stick the wire in between the seat and the trunk by pushing your fingers through (pretty easy). I then tucked it under the sill the doors like some one else had said and went into the front fuse box by the driver’s door. Wired the ground to the screw that holds the front fuse box up. Put the V1's power unit thing in the front fuse compartment and finally ran the telephone cord up the door to the V1 and tucked it underneath again so nothing is visible. Took about an hour but I enjoyed doing it myself and saved myself some money!!!

(Waiting on the extra display unit still thinking about getting it)

Thanks for the help everyone!!! You all saved me money!!

If any one needs help feel free to pm me or email me djx18@mac.com

Aug 19, 2004 | 12:58 AM

#32

vimzin

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06 E55 current, M5 Sold, C32 Sold, 330xi Sold

Does the V1 have the new pop mode?

Aug 19, 2004 | 03:42 AM

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Does the V1 have the new pop mode?

No.

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Oct 1, 2004 | 09:28 PM

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2012 GL550

I tried to wire up my Passport 8500 today. Didn't quite work out. I used regular phone cord (4 wire) which is supposed to work and used the red wire in there as ground and green wire as positive. I wired up the power to an "Add-a-fuse" and put in a 2amp fuse. I plugged that into slot 14 in the trunk fuse box. Did I do anything wrong?

Where should I ground it in the trunk? Is there a specific bolt that i should do it to....theres not too many exposed ones.

I'm also tried using a fuse tap, but I couldn't get it in there with the fuse. After the fuse tap is put in, it is way too thick. How did you guys do it with the fuse tap? Those who did it with a fuse tap, which number fuse did you use in the trunk fuse box? It is the fuse box in the driver's side trunk correct. I have a 02 C32, I'm not sure if the fuse box/slots setup is different from a C55.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

Last edited by bnz616; Oct 1, 2004 at 10:01 PM.

Oct 1, 2004 | 09:49 PM

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bnz616

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2012 GL550

I just tested the phone cord by itself to the cigarette lighter and it works.

I guess the problem is either the "Add-a-fuse" is messed up or the slot (#14) I'm plugging it into doesn't have any power at all. I want to try the fuse tap if I can get it in with the fuse. I flattened it with pliers already, still too thick.

Jun 6, 2005 | 11:06 PM

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Axxis22

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beep

I have the new POP version BTW.. same deal, just depends on the area

Sforza.. how was the install? Any closer pics? I would like to do something like that. Can i just buy the hump and throw it on? Hows it work? Anyone know if it would fit on a c230?
Thanks

Jun 7, 2005 | 08:40 PM

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scovit

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From: Marlboro, New Jersey

05 C55, BMWX 3.0, Subaru Forester (Shaggin Wagon)

This is how I installed my V1

Took 45 minutes maybe. Sort of sounds like you guys are knocking yourselves out.

https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class-w209/76687-wire-overhead-console-hardwire-v1.html

This was on the CLK W209 forum. Pictures are worth a thousand words!!

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