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      08-25-2018, 06:51 PM   #23
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I followed your post and tapped into the top connector however mine (18 M2) is hot all the time, so when I turn off the car, I have to unplug my radar detector
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      02-16-2019, 02:30 PM   #24
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G20 radar hardwire install

Forza 1976...Thanks, I followed your instructions exactly and everything installed and cleaned up in 15 minutes. Worked like a charm, and now power shuts off after car is off.



"Honestly guys, just use this method. The fuse mentioned in this DIY is perfect, shuts off after 10 or 15 minutes just like my previous M4. It's by far a simple solution."

http://www.eyephysics.com/BMWG30/bmwg30.html

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      03-23-2020, 02:55 PM   #25
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Just got my new 2019 530e on Saturday and went to find some info on how to install a radar detector, and tap into the mirror like I had done previously on my i3 and M4. Couldnt find all the right info so I made a video. If you tap the right wires it should turn off automatically after a few minutes.

It was my first youtube tutorial video on cars so cut me some slack. I'll be posting a bunch more videos in the near future when I add my dash cam, phone charger, system, rims ect.....

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      11-08-2020, 03:58 PM   #26
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Just got my new 2019 530e on Saturday and went to find some info on how to install a radar detector, and tap into the mirror like I had done previously on my i3 and M4. Couldnt find all the right info so I made a video. If you tap the right wires it should turn off automatically after a few minutes.

It was my first youtube tutorial video on cars so cut me some slack. I'll be posting a bunch more videos in the near future when I add my dash cam, phone charger, system, rims ect.....

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Just got my new 2019 530e on Saturday and went to find some info on how to install a radar detector, and tap into the mirror like I had done previously on my i3 and M4. Couldnt find all the right info so I made a video. If you tap the right wires it should turn off automatically after a few minutes.

It was my first youtube tutorial video on cars so cut me some slack. I'll be posting a bunch more videos in the near future when I add my dash cam, phone charger, system, rims ect.....

Hey tonydt1g3, I appreciate your video. It was very helpful and simple to follow. I've just mounted a R7 radar detector with blendmount Great work thanks[IMG][/IMG]
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      03-22-2021, 12:54 PM   #27
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So......Is the 2019 540 rear view mirror different than my G30 2018 M550 rear view mirror? The vid by Vinniea looks too easy!! May take the panel off and see if it's the same harness / plug.....
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      12-20-2021, 05:25 PM   #28
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Question. I’m using Tony’s video above and can get all the trim off. I’m stuck at getting the actual plug out. Are there any clips I need to depress in order to disconnect it?
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      12-20-2021, 09:14 PM   #29
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Question. I’m using Tony’s video above and can get all the trim off. I’m stuck at getting the actual plug out. Are there any clips I need to depress in order to disconnect it?
Perhaps this video may help. You may need a small flat head screw driver to push in any pin/clip.

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It does help. I think it’s because I have the blendmount already attached so my rear view mirror doesn’t have that much movement. I’ll try again tomorrow with the blendmount off. Thanks for the video I3LaZeN
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      12-21-2021, 02:00 PM   #31
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Success!! That last video helped. Happy to have saved myself $100 as that’s what the local stereo shop wanted to charge me. Lol.
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      12-21-2021, 10:51 PM   #32
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Success!! That last video helped. Happy to have saved myself $100 as that’s what the local stereo shop wanted to charge me. Lol.
Good to hear!!
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      12-09-2022, 11:05 AM   #33
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I have a 2022 540i and I would like to wiretap for a Uniden R7. I would like to know if you can help me remove the cover of the rearview mirror mounting.
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      12-10-2022, 06:34 AM   #34
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I have a 2022 540i and I would like to wiretap for a Uniden R7. I would like to know if you can help me remove the cover of the rearview mirror mounting.
Check the videos posted.
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      08-24-2023, 05:36 PM   #35
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The purple wire detached when I pulled this out. I tried tapping the red and brown but wasn't getting power. The smaller red clip is too hard for me to take off. Is there a way to re-attach the purple wire? Any suggestions to what I'm doing wrong here?
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