Hardwire radar detector/ removing dome light

[dilligaf]

Is there any instructions online telling how to get the dome light off of the headliner. I didn't see any screws when I pulled the lens off. I need to get to the wires to hook up the wires for my radar detector.

Thanks for any help.

its a 94 C280 if thats any help

[SpEeDy230]

My opnion you should just hard wire it to the cigarette lighter from the back. Because that switches on when the ignition is turned on.

[dilligaf]

I want the radar detector to be up high by the rearview mirror.

Like this: http://www.bmw330ci.com/DIY_V1.htm

I may use the power going to the sunroof switch since it is switched.

[SLAMMED_C]

Im not 100% sure right now.. but I think you have to remove the plastic lense covers on the bulbs.. then there are either screws or some tabs that you have to press in and it should pop out.
if this doesnt help then let me know and Ill find out for sure for you.

[dilligaf]

I pulled the lenses off, the bulbs are held by powered tabs. I didn't see any screws, Maybe the whole assembly is held up by tabs. I will have to look more closely tomorrow.

[crazy00c230k]

i been thinkin of hardwiring my system 2 and i was lookin around and i think that the visor mite be a good place 2 hook it up 2 also, i havnt really cracked anything open yet, but from the loox of it it shouldnt b too hard to get to either

[pnsji]

I hardwired my v-1 from the cigarette ligther. The wire goes via A pillar. This is actually pretty easy.

[jnolte]

Originally posted by pnsji
I hardwired my v-1 from the cigarette ligther. The wire goes via A pillar. This is actually pretty easy.


me 2

[dilligaf]

Thanks for the replies. When I get time I'm going to take things apart and see what I can do with it.

[unHookt]

isn't there somewhere that you can more discretely place the detector?

[c280steve]

i put mine right next to my pillar n hid the wire behind the pillar im gonna tap it to the fuse or the cigg

[c280steve]

now my radar turns off when i turn my lights on wtf

[Dr. ///AMG]

lol. I hardwired the radar to the glovebox's light. Works fine.

[c280steve]

had to put in bigger fuses for some reason no it works fine