wiring in a map mirror

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johnono
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Post Tue Mar 08, 2005 12:59 am

basicaly, i ripped it out of a car today and ive got these two stubs, one black and one grey, i have a check computer and was wondering if i can join it in there, or do i need to run extended wires to one of the interior lights, and which wires do i hook up to ?

bit confused here lads
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Post Tue Mar 08, 2005 11:48 am

Hi mate,

You can wire it into the check computer.....but make sure you get the correct wires cos there are a couple of the green and violet ones. :roll: :)

See this guide for more info.

http://e30.bmwdiy.info/lighted-mirror/index.html
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Post Tue Mar 08, 2005 11:53 am

I've wired mine into the electric sunroof, if you leave the light switched on, it comes on when you open the door too :D
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Post Tue Mar 08, 2005 9:33 pm

top banana!
ill give it a bash
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Post Tue Mar 08, 2005 10:01 pm

yep good stuff, it can easily be done, now.. which wire is which, i dont have a multim.

the black one is earth?
and the grey/black is live?

dont want to fry this baby or worse.. so whats the call dudes?