Map Light Removal by VS Motorsports - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

VSmotorsports · 07-25-2012, 04:30 PM

We went ahead and took out the Map light out of our Project F30 335i. Our plan was to take this out and hardwire our radar, but we want with a different route to power our unit. But for the people who are looking to take this out, we thought we would go ahead and document this process and posting it here.

Many of you recall the steps to remove the map light on the e9x, DO NOT FOLLOW THOSE STEPS, WILL NOT WORK!

Tools Needed:
2x Flat Head screwdrivers

First, you will have to remove the trim piece off

Next locate the following spots and insert your flat head

Insert your screw driver and push the screwdriver towards the inside of the map light (repeat on both sides)
Use your second screwdriver and slowly start to separate the headliner to the map light and start to pull down

At this point you can pull it down and should come out.
This is what the clips look like on the side and the rear

fotios335i · 07-25-2012, 05:18 PM

Where do you tap into for power. I need to get my v1 hardwired. Thanks for the info.

328i4me · 07-25-2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by fotios335i

Where do you tap into for power. I need to get my v1 hardwired. Thanks for the info.

+1. Im curious as well and would like to hardwire my V1 too. Is there a particular reason to why you guys didn't use the map lights as the power source?

remydlc · 08-09-2012, 04:48 PM

Bump! curious too as to what cables to intercept. I need to hardwire my V1 as well.

ddcha · 08-13-2012, 12:10 PM

Bump. me too.

VSmotorsports · 08-13-2012, 12:35 PM

we will update this next week with that information when the car is back, sorry for the delay

E46M54325Ci · 08-20-2012, 08:16 PM

yea I want to know the radar detector wire tap- ie which cable

mkPOTO · 08-21-2012, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by E46M54325Ci

yea I want to know the radar detector wire tap- ie which cable

We will have a write up this week, be on the look out

E46M54325Ci · 08-21-2012, 10:15 AM

awesome, thanks!

remydlc · 08-21-2012, 12:53 PM

thanks a lot. I am so looking forward this DIY. My cable is broken and i have been a ticket magnet lately.

DNN_F30 · 08-23-2012, 09:56 PM

Took my V1 to get installed today. Master electrician said he couldn't tab the Map light wires for power. He had to tap in directly to fuse box. Does this make sense?

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E46M54325Ci · 08-23-2012, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DNN_F30

Took my V1 to get installed today. Master electrician said he couldn't tab the Map light wires for power. He had to tap in directly to fuse box. Does this make sense?

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if the car is like the e9x, no. but that's yet to be determined.

auptown · 08-27-2012, 09:17 PM

I'm waiting too -- and given that I got a ticket test driving a 335xi I need it!

Andrew

Boondoggler · 09-21-2012, 10:27 PM

No update, looks like this thread is dying. Bummer, I really would like to know what wire from this area to tap for power.

mkPOTO · 09-22-2012, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Boondoggler

No update, looks like this thread is dying. Bummer, I really would like to know what wire from this area to tap for power.

I know they were trying to figure out the best solution to tap the wire. I recall when I got into the f30 they had it tapped to a power source which would power on when the door would open, but I am sure they will update this thread

Messer-schmitt · 09-23-2012, 10:49 AM

Just BUMPin to keep this thread on top! Need to hardware my V1 too!

dd1981 · 09-26-2012, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNN_F30

Took my V1 to get installed today. Master electrician said he couldn't tab the Map light wires for power. He had to tap in directly to fuse box. Does this make sense?

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I took apart the dome light today and looked around. All the wiring was indeed different, and I saw no green wire with a white stripe like in my e90 so I stopped.

Took the center console aprt to get access to the 12v power plug and the wires would work but they are really fat I dont want to splice into them. Im assuming that the 12v under the passanger side dash board will be the same.

So it looks like the fuse box may be the best option. Lets see What VSmotorsports comes up with.

All the f30 wiring is new and they are also thinner then previous E cars. I even checked under the carpet but I dont wanna go this route.

Do you know wich fuse youre technician piggy backed off of? What really sucks about this is the fuse box is in the trunk now and thats just so much routing to go through...Dammit.

cesaroctavio_80 · 11-16-2012, 08:28 PM

Excelent info!!!!
One question VSmotorsports, do you know how to remove this part? i want to fix a rattle that is gettin me crazy

07-25-2012, 04:30 PM	#1
VSmotorsports Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Schaumburg, IL Posts: 1,638 iTrader: (3)	Map Light Removal by VS Motorsports We went ahead and took out the Map light out of our Project F30 335i. Our plan was to take this out and hardwire our radar, but we want with a different route to power our unit. But for the people who are looking to take this out, we thought we would go ahead and document this process and posting it here. Many of you recall the steps to remove the map light on the e9x, DO NOT FOLLOW THOSE STEPS, WILL NOT WORK! Tools Needed: 2x Flat Head screwdrivers First, you will have to remove the trim piece off Next locate the following spots and insert your flat head Insert your screw driver and push the screwdriver towards the inside of the map light (repeat on both sides) Use your second screwdriver and slowly start to separate the headliner to the map light and start to pull down At this point you can pull it down and should come out. This is what the clips look like on the side and the rear
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07-25-2012, 05:18 PM	#2
fotios335i Major General Drives: 12 BSM F30 sportline 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: cape cod MA Posts: 6,371 iTrader: (61)	Where do you tap into for power. I need to get my v1 hardwired. Thanks for the info. __________________ 2012 335i sportline/Msport, M adaptive and vss, sport 8 AT, fully loaded, Black saphire, black dakota leather, M performance front grills, M performance shifter, M performance rear spoiler, M performance power kit, M performance exhaust, 19" 401's, morr vs8.2's coming someday..., front aero lip & more coming....

08-09-2012, 04:48 PM	#4
remydlc Captain Drives: F30 N55 MT/blue metal/red int. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 605 iTrader: (0)	Bump! curious too as to what cables to intercept. I need to hardwire my V1 as well. __________________ root@bash-it# shift -g 6 -c 335i \| grep "155 MPH"

08-20-2012, 08:16 PM	#7
E46M54325Ci Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2009 335i coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,535 iTrader: (4)	yea I want to know the radar detector wire tap- ie which cable __________________ 987.2 Cayman, Aqua Blue on Black

08-21-2012, 10:15 AM	#9
E46M54325Ci Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2009 335i coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,535 iTrader: (4)	awesome, thanks! __________________ 987.2 Cayman, Aqua Blue on Black

08-13-2012, 12:10 PM	#5
ddcha New Member Drives: 2013 MG 335i M Sport on order Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	Bump. me too.

08-13-2012, 12:35 PM	#6
VSmotorsports Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Schaumburg, IL Posts: 1,638 iTrader: (3)	we will update this next week with that information when the car is back, sorry for the delay

08-21-2012, 12:53 PM	#10
remydlc Captain Drives: F30 N55 MT/blue metal/red int. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 605 iTrader: (0)	thanks a lot. I am so looking forward this DIY. My cable is broken and i have been a ticket magnet lately. __________________ root@bash-it# shift -g 6 -c 335i \| grep "155 MPH"

08-23-2012, 09:56 PM	#11
DNN_F30 Enthusiast Drives: 2013 335 M-Sport (EB) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: United States Posts: 45 iTrader: (0)	Took my V1 to get installed today. Master electrician said he couldn't tab the Map light wires for power. He had to tap in directly to fuse box. Does this make sense? : __________________ 2013 335i ///M-Sport Estoril Blue II, Alum Hex Trim, Estoril Trim, Premium Pkg, Black Leather, Tech Pkg, HK.

08-27-2012, 09:17 PM	#13
auptown New Member Drives: 2013 F30 328xi Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	I'm waiting too -- and given that I got a ticket test driving a 335xi I need it! Andrew

09-21-2012, 10:27 PM	#14
Boondoggler Second Lieutenant Drives: '13 F30 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ Posts: 285 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	No update, looks like this thread is dying. Bummer, I really would like to know what wire from this area to tap for power. __________________ 2013 335i M-Sport 6MT Estoril Blue \| 19" 403M Wheels \| Black Leather \| Aluminum Hex Trim \| Black Highlight Trim \| Cold Weather Package \| Dynamic Handling Package \| Technology Package \| Premium Package \| Park Distance Control \| Harmon Kardon

09-23-2012, 10:49 AM	#16
Messer-schmitt Private Drives: 2012 BMW 328i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 64 iTrader: (0)	Just BUMPin to keep this thread on top! Need to hardware my V1 too!

11-16-2012, 08:28 PM	#18
cesaroctavio_80 New Member Drives: BMW 3 Series F30 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mexico Posts: 28 iTrader: (0)	Excelent info!!!! One question VSmotorsports, do you know how to remove this part? i want to fix a rattle that is gettin me crazy

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