T.H.Carrera

I have the "invisicord" and want to tap into switched power in the top mbrace\mirror\light structure and am wondering if anyone has already done this and can point to which cables to tap?

Thanks!

champaign777

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-c...w-owner-2.html

check post from 39

you need to open overhead light , there are 2 red/ black BIG front wires which you want to use
the beauty of this when your car is going to sleep your radar is going to sleep too

T.H.Carrera

Thanks so much, I owe you one

T.H.Carrera

where can i find that 9500 mounting hardware !!!! How much is it ?

champaign777

this why we all here dude
to be honest i didn't find much help when i did my , looks like to open overhead light is a big task for many of us

I found the best way is to use 2 mounts from PerformancePackage team

What i did is i merged inner parts from 2 of them ( see these 2 big left right plastic handles ? )
This gives me the right length / flexibility to build one mount connected to the top of our MB mirror
You cant use just one mount as it will be too short ...

T.H.Carrera

i have always used the included suction cups and some time give out.

So 70 bucks to get it like yours, hmmmmmm.

champaign777

ya a bit costly , agree
your car , your decisions , i cant watch this crap failing on my dashboard hahaha so i spend some money/time to do it right

T.H.Carrera

You did not mention which wires you tapped ? Do you by any chance remember or have a picture of the ones you tapped into ?

champaign777

no i dont have picture
on BMW i used only RED one and black is connected to the car body ( roof )
unfortunately this was not the case for MB as i was not able to find (-) on a roof ( maybe it is aluminium ?? dunno )
so i found 2 BIG red(+) /black(-) main wires , you will see them , they are easy to find
i can help you if you post the open overhead light so i can mark which cables i used

I also have voltage up on my 9500Xi and i see from alternator it keeps around 13.2V
when car is running

T.H.Carrera

Uploading pictures now.

champaign777

on first photo second blue connector there are 2 wires red and black
first try them with voltmeter

T.H.Carrera

ok thanks!

You used t tap connector ?

champaign777

no tap connector , just welded it
dont forget car should not be in sleep mode when checking for voltage ( push the start button minimum one time )

champaign777

whats up dude
have y able to do it ?
Interesting to see some pictures and study something from y on this topic

T.H.Carrera

Yes I completed it. I made my own "invisicord" using a black telephone cable. Then tapped into the lower red and brown cable on the first big blue connector (that is switched and goes off when car is locked). Tried using a T tap but they suck so did a direct splice and connect.

champaign777

pictures or it never happened

michael10128

I was lazy, bought an Add a Fuse, which allows you to take an existing fuse (accessory) and put an additional fuse in the line. I just hid the wires from the Passport from the windshield mount above the dash, under the dash, under the moldings into the fuse panel. cost me like 6.00

T.H.Carrera

fuse panel is in the trunk tho ?

michael10128

i would like to do exactly what you did…. can you PM me or post the step by step?? Awesome.

GregTR

There are two fuse boxes, one is in the front, right in front of the driver (left) side under the hood just under the windshield wiper and the other one is in the rear in the trunk.

Nanook

Here is how I did my ML63 AMG
https://mbworld.org/forums/new-m-cla...tall-here.html

faz999

I just bought a brand new 950ix $350 from amazon lighting deal received it today

I am looking for anyone in chicagoland to install / hard wire it for me please

Please PM me if you like

I am using Illinois Ipass double sided Velcro


thanks

mikemem23

do you have a link to how to open the overhead console to get to the light wiring?

champaign777

david328

I just had a guy come to my home, tap into the under hood fuse box, wire my 9500ix in about 30 minutes. I have a 2014 e class. looks great, no muss, no fuss, 80 dollars. i live in the chicago suburbs.