Anyone do this swap? If so what did you use for power to the map lights?
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I recently bought the same mirror to upgrade into my car, but I have yet to actually install it. I asked this question on E3S and people told me that I can just tap into the power supply for the check panel as my power source (I forget which color wire though). What's nice about using this particular power source is that its wired through the ignition. That way, you can never accidentally leave the light on in the car once you have shut it off.
JonRides...
1991 325i - sold :(
2004 2WD Frontier King Cab
RIP #17 Jules Bianchi
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Originally posted by Super-EtaTapping into the Check control is correct.
Also you will still have full fuction of the check control still.
A friend of mine did this on his 1986 325.
-RyanDon't forget the good things Hitler did.
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I found one to the check control that is powered with the igniton off it you want me too look. I did that because I tend to use it a lot when parked and that little bulb isnt gonna kill my car.
Also when you go to install it get some small tire wraps, compress the pins with a crescent wrench, and slide the tiewraps in so that the pins cant go all the way out. Then pop the mirror in and slide the tiewraps out. Its much quicker and easier that way.Im now E30less.
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Originally posted by BrewHere's a good write-up with great pictures:
Great upgrade IMO, my new car has one and it is so much more convenient than the "reach over your head and swerve off the road" lights.Just livin in the OC minus my E30
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