. . . or anywhere, for that matter! I'd like to hardwire the Valentine One, but the map/interior mirrors work on a dimmer that the Valentine doesn't like. The cigar lighter is a pure source of 12V, but of course it's not switched. Anybody? Mr. Beuller?
I couldn't sit through the entire video to know if this is what you are looking for. Or maybe this? http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=373586
If you dig enough through the wiring diagrams hopefully you'll find one; interface is a little funky, you have to use zoom and arrow buttons vs. scroll bars that might typically popup when zooming in. http://www.bmw-planet.com/diagrams/release/us/e85/index.htm Bentley Manual typically shows some wiring diagrams, although I don't know if it's comprehensive. Is any power routed across the top of the windshield, rear-view mirror, or visors?
Yes, of course; that's where the map lights and interior lights are! However, those are not switched (plus they use fade-out circuitry that is not Valentine-compatible). Remember when switches came with an ACCESSORY terminal?
Satch, I have my RD hard wired into the fuse block and it is switched. I had to use an add-a-fuse. It took about 15 minutes to run the wire down to the fuse block, because I had to remove the cup holder...
I tapped into the purple wire for my RD. Added a fuse there (escort hard-wire) and grounded it. Turns on after key #2
