Looking for accessory power.
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Looking for accessory power.
I have a 1987 USA spec M6 and I'm looking for a switched power source for a low amperage accessory I'm adding. Can anyone suggest an easy to access location, ideally in the drivers (LHD) footwell area?
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01/1987 M6
past Bimmers;
1970 2800CS
1988 325is
1985 325E
past Bimmers;
1970 2800CS
1988 325is
1985 325E
Re: Looking for accessory power.
I also am looking to add an accessory port to keep my cell phone charged. The cig. lighter only seems to work if you hold in the end. I am thinking of taping into the rechargeable flashlight connector in the glove box.
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Re: Looking for accessory power.
Just tap in to the hot lead to cigarette lighter on the back side of the panel
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Re: Looking for accessory power.
While under the dash use your multi meter to see what wires are switched and tap off of that circuit.
I would test as many as you can and chose the switched circuit that suits you.
Or you can look @ the ETM and find a switched circuit from the diagrams.
http://www.wedophones.com/Manuals/BMW/1 ... Manual.pdf
I would test as many as you can and chose the switched circuit that suits you.
Or you can look @ the ETM and find a switched circuit from the diagrams.
http://www.wedophones.com/Manuals/BMW/1 ... Manual.pdf
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Re: Looking for accessory power.
Well, can I get a modern type outlet to replace the cig. lighter?
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Re: Looking for accessory power.
Yes go to Best Buy
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Re: Looking for accessory power.
When I used my lighter socket for a radar detector years ago I
need the adapter that came with the car.
need the adapter that came with the car.
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Re: Looking for accessory power.
Is that kind of adapter available?
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Re: Looking for accessory power.
I searched hi % low and nothing came up. There's no part # on this item-sorry.
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Re: Looking for accessory power.
Is this what you are looking for? It plugs into the cigarette lighter and you can plug a USB cable into it Dual 2 USB to Car Cigarette Lighter Socket Adapter Output 5V 1A for Cellphones They are all over Ebay if that's what you want
81 Euro 635 M90 with motronic. Currently under a complete nut and bolt restoration. Pictures at
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Re: Looking for accessory power.
I ended up pulling out the radio and jumpering off the power connection for that. A touch of solder, a tiny tie wrap and a little cloth tape and it's all secured and working.
01/1987 M6
past Bimmers;
1970 2800CS
1988 325is
1985 325E
past Bimmers;
1970 2800CS
1988 325is
1985 325E