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Daved
01-28-2005, 12:41 AM
Hey guys. I need help. As you may know, my ZKE is bad so my sunroof doesn't get any power (everything else works besides the alarm). So I want to take the power from a different place and wire it to the sunroof button.

Where can I take the power from? I was thinking directly from the light there but I don't think it's a good idea (also the sunroof button will be always lit if use that power source).

It's summer there so I really need to be able to open the damn sunroof :mad

Thanks in advance.

- David.
The-Great-328ic
01-28-2005, 02:44 AM
It's summer there so I really need to be able to open the damn sunroof :mad

- David.



Ahhh.... The joy of driving topless :stickoutt

BTW, thanks for sign again :buttrock
Daved
01-28-2005, 09:13 PM
Ahhh.... The joy of driving topless :stickoutt

BTW, thanks for sign again :buttrock
No prob...


Come guys, I need to fix this.
SecretAznSauce
01-28-2005, 09:23 PM
DAVE,


going by memory here, cuz i had to do it before on a 92. but what i did was just run a power wire from the sunroof to around the headliner, down the a pillar and tapped into the steering column, and by doing so, i tapped into and "always hot" therefore I could use it with turning the ignition. BTW its hot there already? it was like 45 today. my nipples even got hard
Daved
01-28-2005, 09:29 PM
DAVE,


going by memory here, cuz i had to do it before on a 92. but what i did was just run a power wire from the sunroof to around the headliner, down the a pillar and tapped into the steering column, and by doing so, i tapped into and "always hot" therefore I could use it with turning the ignition. BTW its hot there already? it was like 45 today. my nipples even got hard
Thanks. Do you know to what wire can I tap it into so it only gets powered when you need to use it (like when the windows roll down too)? I don't want the sunroof button light to be always lit.

It has been hot here since November. Most days are 80F-90F. It won't get any colder until the end of March.
SecretAznSauce
01-28-2005, 09:37 PM
sorry man, i am still in the office, looking at the bentley, the block diagrams shows chit. I can put a meter on my car tomorrow and let you know. I gheto rigged my old car and pulled the led out of the switch :D .
SecretAznSauce
01-28-2005, 09:39 PM
another question, since your car is euro, i wonder how much electronics is different? Also are you techinically driven upside side since you are the other world? :D
Daved
01-28-2005, 09:44 PM
sorry man, i am still in the office, looking at the bentley, the block diagrams shows chit. I can put a meter on my car tomorrow and let you know. I gheto rigged my old car and pulled the led out of the switch :D .
I've taken a look at the Bentley but I couldn't figure it out. I already bought an ETM copy but I'm getting it shipped next week :(
SecretAznSauce
01-28-2005, 09:46 PM
on my other 93, i moved the switch down to where the shifter was. Now that was kool!
Daved
01-28-2005, 09:46 PM
another question, since your car is euro, i wonder how much electronics is different? Also are you techinically driven upside side since you are the other world? :D
I know I have a different ZKE. My car isn't wired for a dealers alarm, it already comes with an alarm from factory :) (which stopped working anyways :() But I think the wiring is quite similar to the US specs cars.

PS: Shh, don't tell anyone, I have to flip my pictures upside down :D
Daved
01-28-2005, 09:48 PM
on my other 93, i moved the switch down to where the shifter was. Now that was kool!
I was thinking to do that as well... How did you make the hole to fit the button? Do you know if you can use a windows button instead of the sunroof button (I know the one-touch features won't work but I still want to do it)?
SecretAznSauce
01-28-2005, 09:57 PM
nah i just moved it when i redid the headliner. and just covered up the hole. looks like its gonna ne me and you on this thing. i hook you up tomorrow
ICTBMW
01-28-2005, 10:02 PM
Dave, while you're at it fix your tilt!!

we can help you
Daved
01-28-2005, 10:06 PM
nah i just moved it when i redid the headliner. and just covered up the hole. looks like its gonna ne me and you on this thing. i hook you up tomorrow
Nice, thanks...

My car is going to be in the shop first two or three days of the next week (I'm getting different springs) so I'm looking to do all this stuff when I get my car back or the next weekend but I want to get prepared for it :)
Daved
01-28-2005, 10:08 PM
Dave, while you're at it fix your tilt!!

we can help you
That's a good call..

Help me! :D

It still tilts higher on one side and the cover panel doesn't move back :(
SecretAznSauce
01-28-2005, 10:10 PM
Nice, thanks...

My car is going to be in the shop first two or three days of the next week (I'm getting different springs) so I'm looking to do all this stuff when I get my car back or the next weekend but I want to get prepared for it :)



going in the shop for springs????????? WTF man.. DIY

like i did


http://bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=309220
Daved
01-28-2005, 10:15 PM
going in the shop for springs????????? WTF man.. DIY

like i did


http://bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=309220
LOL, No... I'm getting springs custom made for me. I want a different height and a very stiff ride.
SecretAznSauce
01-28-2005, 10:17 PM
just get some bekkers man. or some koni adjustables or hell just weld everything together. go go kart style. i heard they are VERY stiff
ICTBMW
01-28-2005, 10:19 PM
shipping would be rough.
Daved
01-28-2005, 10:27 PM
shipping would be rough.
Yeah, that's the big problem.

So good we have springs manufacturers here. They even make coilover kits but I don't think I need that.
SecretAznSauce
01-28-2005, 10:29 PM
just noticed you're a mod now, when do i get to be a mod :(
Daved
01-28-2005, 10:57 PM
just noticed you're a mod now, when do i get to be a mod :(
I've been a mod for a while... You don't want to be a mod, it's more work that you want to do for free, trust me ;)
SecretAznSauce
01-28-2005, 10:58 PM
I've been a mod for a while... You don't want to be a mod, it's more work that you want to do for free, trust me ;)


oh i just wanted to lock every thread you posted, mod versus mod :D




i kid i kid
Daved
01-28-2005, 11:06 PM
oh i just wanted to lock every thread you posted, mod versus mod :D




i kid i kid
You don't need to compete with me, you're teh man :D

Just help me with the sunroof ;)
Daved
01-31-2005, 12:58 AM
Bump... SecretAznMan4u, I need you :)
SecretAznSauce
01-31-2005, 08:01 AM
Bump... SecretAznMan4u, I need you :)



a..... Dave, reprased that please, maybe to I need you help! :D . Sorry man, It was my bday this weekend, I hardly went on the internet. I promise you today around 5pm my time. thats what 2pm your time?
SecretAznSauce
01-31-2005, 07:36 PM
dave chit man, I got home late. I'll try to get to it after dinner
Daved
01-31-2005, 09:38 PM
Okay, thanks!

I need you... not only your help :stickoutt lol j/k
SecretAznSauce
02-01-2005, 06:37 PM
here you go!


when key is in off position i found no lead hot. with key in postion 1, only one lead was hot, as pitured, Now discuss
SecretAznSauce
02-01-2005, 06:38 PM
meter
SecretAznSauce
02-01-2005, 06:38 PM
this wire
SecretAznSauce
02-01-2005, 06:40 PM
no power is supplied to the relay until the buttons are pressed, now DAVE, this is USA car, it runs off 12VDC. Last i heard your car ran off pedal power so your voltages might be a little off there or something :D let me know if this helps. sorry for the delay
Daved
02-01-2005, 08:35 PM
Thanks, man...

But what I wanted to know is where to take the power from (I mean another place, not the sunroof).