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    ignition harness???

    i'm trying to install a headlight reminder, and it says to tie into the solid green wire at the ignition harness...

    i poked around under the dash, and couldnt find anything like what's pictured.




    i pulled back the steering column covers, and still didnt see it...

    do i need to take off the steering wheel to get to it???

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    and.. i have an airbag car...

    if i do remove the steering wheel, is disconnecting the battery enough?

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    Can you PM me the headlight reminder documentation and or point me towards a link?
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    Quote Originally Posted by X Mon View Post
    Can you PM me the headlight reminder documentation and or point me towards a link?
    +1, i just left my lights on the other day and had to get a jump

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    Quote Originally Posted by nuteredardvark View Post
    +1, i just left my lights on the other day and had to get a jump
    Lol, I don't want it for myself, I'm just thinking there may be a better way to go about wiring it up.

    What I find funny is that on the E34 it asks you if you've left the headlights on. The message literally says "Parking Lights On?" The car obviously knows you're a dumbass and have left them on, but it asks you in a polite manner.
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    i figured it out..

    there's two wires on the buzzer...

    a black one and a green one.

    the black goes to the grey/yellow one thats in the back of the headlight switch.

    the green goes to the solid green wire that's shown above... it's at the base of the steering column.. not near the ignition switch...

    super easy once i had the right perspective, and knew what i was looking at.

    here's the instructions...
    www.moeproduction.com/e30page1


    i highly recommend the seller.. excellent communication, and prompt shipping. 15 bucks for the part, and well worth every cent.

    A+++

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Lights-OFF-BMW-e...QQcmdZViewItem

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    If they had a reminder system that was real, someone would be a millionaire.

    Samples:
    Hey dumbass, turn off the lights!

    Shit for brains, close the stinking door!

    WTF!! Put the gas cap on you moron!

    Put some oil in soon or you will be thuming rides from truckers who just got out of prison!

    Where did you find that hefer in the passenger seat? She weighs a ton!

    And so on.

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