BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
M2 Technical Topics > Navigation, iDrive, Audio, Video, Bluetooth, Phone, Cameras, Electronics > Need advice on Passport Escort smartcord hardwire install

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      02-26-2017, 10:31 AM   #1
FLm217
New Member
2
Rep
8
Posts

Drives: 2017 BMW M2 mineral grey
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Florida

iTrader: (0)

Need advice on Passport Escort smartcord hardwire install

I want to mount the controller next to the light switch (using the fog light blanks). I do not see another good location for it. Has anyone removed the light switch or just the blanks? Also, since the fusebox is in the trunk, I was hoping to tap into the power at the light switch to keep install neat, rather than running the power all through the car.

Last edited by FLm217; 02-26-2017 at 10:33 AM.. Reason: spelling
Appreciate 0
      02-28-2017, 06:42 PM   #2
MZWIE
Lieutenant Colonel
386
Rep
1,660
Posts

Drives: M2
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: GEORGIA

iTrader: (0)

The best and easiest source for power is the mirror. Just pop off the two half covers and use the plug that has brown/green and brown/black(can't remember which one is +). Take the two conductors from the Escort power cord and tin them with a soldering iron. Now with the ends stiff push into the back of connector with appropriate conductor. Voila.
Appreciate 1
ORIGIN M.3159.50
      03-01-2017, 07:18 AM   #3
FLm217
New Member
2
Rep
8
Posts

Drives: 2017 BMW M2 mineral grey
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Florida

iTrader: (0)

I sincerely appreciate your advice, I will take a look at it.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Tags
discreet, hardwire, passport escort 9500ix, power, radar

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:36 AM.




m2
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST