failed v1 hardwire install!

nugent · 11-23-2012, 04:08 PM

Don't know why my previous post got deleted. Anyway, I troubleshot the issue. Got new connectors. Checked fuse. And even if I touch the connector directly to the stripped wire it didn't work.

Maybe it's the V1 hardware install kit that's not working? I've never used it though So don't know why it wouldn't work.

Does anyone know any other wire I might be able to connect it to? Or a different way to test it?

Thanks.

AGS · 11-23-2012, 04:20 PM

Your original thread is in the Mechanical Maintenance forum, I replied to it there with a suggestion regarding the tap connectors. Some other things to try:

Did you check the in-line fuse on the V1 harness? Is it still good?

Did you tap connect the ground? I tried grounding to a sunroof motor screw but it did not work. I had to tap into the identified ground wire.

nugent · 11-23-2012, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AGS

Your original thread is in the Mechanical Maintenance forum, I replied to it there with a suggestion regarding the tap connectors. Some other things to try:

Did you check the in-line fuse on the V1 harness? Is it still good?

Did you tap connect the ground? I tried grounding to a sunroof motor screw but it did not work. I had to tap into the identified ground wire.

nope did not do that. I chose a different screw to the right with a hex head. I didn't realize that would make a difference. In the original DIY the grounding step occurred after he actually tested the connection and made it work. I'll try this and see what happens! crossing my fingers.

3 hours is already more than I bargained for doing this. coulda been driving instead.

ManhattanBMW · 11-23-2012, 06:25 PM

Went to Century BMW in Greeville, SC, just after PC pickup, and it took them 1 1/2 hours to find a wire with enough power to tap into. Not easy as there is no sunroof in the M6, but the installation was first rate, the V1 works perfectly (even with blind spot detection running), and it saved my butt 8 times from police speed traps in SC, NC, Virginia, and Maryland.

mwlmd · 11-24-2012, 12:13 AM

Try this:

1. Plug coiled power cord into V1.
2. Plug other end of coiled power cord into cig lighter.
3. Turn unit on and enjoy!

nugent · 11-24-2012, 12:34 PM

thanks all, after 4+ man hours, I got it working! now I'll go hammer it!

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nugent Captain 65 Rep 602 Posts Drives: f10 m5 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: san francisco iTrader: (0)	Don't know why my previous post got deleted. Anyway, I troubleshot the issue. Got new connectors. Checked fuse. And even if I touch the connector directly to the stripped wire it didn't work. Maybe it's the V1 hardware install kit that's not working? I've never used it though So don't know why it wouldn't work. Does anyone know any other wire I might be able to connect it to? Or a different way to test it? Thanks. __________________ e92 m3 6MT, RS4 6MT, S4 Avant 6MT, WRX 5MT, Corsica
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AGS Major 499 Rep 1,399 Posts Drives: 2022 M5 Competition Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Your original thread is in the Mechanical Maintenance forum, I replied to it there with a suggestion regarding the tap connectors. Some other things to try: Did you check the in-line fuse on the V1 harness? Is it still good? Did you tap connect the ground? I tried grounding to a sunroof motor screw but it did not work. I had to tap into the identified ground wire. __________________ Current: 2022 Donnington Grey M5 Competition, 2014 Anvil WW Jeep Wrangler Previous: 2019 Donnington Grey M5 Competition, 2016 Silverstone M5 CP, 2013 Monte Carlo Blue M5 CP (ED on 9/1/12), 2009 Carbon Black M5, 2006 Silverstone M5, 2003 Sterling Grey M5, 2000 Anthracite 540i6, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9Ltd, 1990 Eagle Talon TSi AWD, 1978 Mazda RX-7
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ManhattanBMW Private First Class 24 Rep 180 Posts Drives: 2013 F13 M6 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Went to Century BMW in Greeville, SC, just after PC pickup, and it took them 1 1/2 hours to find a wire with enough power to tap into. Not easy as there is no sunroof in the M6, but the installation was first rate, the V1 works perfectly (even with blind spot detection running), and it saved my butt 8 times from police speed traps in SC, NC, Virginia, and Maryland.
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mwlmd Lieutenant Colonel 187 Rep 1,548 Posts Drives: Porsche 991 TTS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Try this: 1. Plug coiled power cord into V1. 2. Plug other end of coiled power cord into cig lighter. 3. Turn unit on and enjoy! __________________ CURRENT: His: Porsche 991 Turbo S Carrera white/Black Hers: BMW X3MC BSM/Black
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nugent Captain 65 Rep 602 Posts Drives: f10 m5 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: san francisco iTrader: (0)	thanks all, after 4+ man hours, I got it working! now I'll go hammer it! __________________ e92 m3 6MT, RS4 6MT, S4 Avant 6MT, WRX 5MT, Corsica
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