So I've looked around on the forums for this same scenario but I can't seem to find exactly what I'm looking for. What I'm trying to do is hardwire my Valentine 1 into the sunroof since it only gets power when the ignition is on and I don't want to see those ugly wires. My ground is connect to one of the screws on the sunroof motor which should be good. The issue for me is the power. I can't seem to figure out which one of these wires I can use for power and I've tried using a voltmeter and it hasn't helped (with ignition on) Can I have some help figuring out the correct wire to tap into, or if I should use a different thing to tap into? Thanks!
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1998 BMW 328is | Racing Dynamics front strut bar | M3 Cross Brace | Borla Cat-back Exhaust | Fortune Auto 500 Coils w/ Swift Springs | M3 Side Moldings | ZKW Glass front headlights | Short shift kit | Euro 3-spoke custom steering wheel | Hamann brake handle/Pedal covers | Mulberry Door Panels | Max Velocity RS Lip | BBS RS198s
The first thing you need to do is to go to Home Depot or Lowes to buy a digital volt/ohm meter. It should cost you about $15. That will allow you to check the various connectors for switched power.
I mentioned in my main post that I tried using a voltmeter and none of the wires were giving me any voltage, and I even used a wire make sure I was touching the contacts inside the connector. So I came here to see if anyone had some experience withing a V1 into a 328is
1998 BMW 328is | Racing Dynamics front strut bar | M3 Cross Brace | Borla Cat-back Exhaust | Fortune Auto 500 Coils w/ Swift Springs | M3 Side Moldings | ZKW Glass front headlights | Short shift kit | Euro 3-spoke custom steering wheel | Hamann brake handle/Pedal covers | Mulberry Door Panels | Max Velocity RS Lip | BBS RS198s
Sorry! I missed that. Is the ignition in the “run” position? The engine doesn’t need to be running.
1998 BMW 328is | Racing Dynamics front strut bar | M3 Cross Brace | Borla Cat-back Exhaust | Fortune Auto 500 Coils w/ Swift Springs | M3 Side Moldings | ZKW Glass front headlights | Short shift kit | Euro 3-spoke custom steering wheel | Hamann brake handle/Pedal covers | Mulberry Door Panels | Max Velocity RS Lip | BBS RS198s
Well, stupid question, does the sunroof work? Implying perhaps the fuse is blown and that's why there is no power at the switch
1998 BMW 328is | Racing Dynamics front strut bar | M3 Cross Brace | Borla Cat-back Exhaust | Fortune Auto 500 Coils w/ Swift Springs | M3 Side Moldings | ZKW Glass front headlights | Short shift kit | Euro 3-spoke custom steering wheel | Hamann brake handle/Pedal covers | Mulberry Door Panels | Max Velocity RS Lip | BBS RS198s
SAME HERE. Just posted a question for a V1 in a 2010 535xi. Looking for that one wire....
OH.... just found that main power to sunroof motor is Red/Green.
Last edited by beemerburner; 05-19-2018 at 07:31 PM.
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