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Eric (Plug Guy) Jun 30, 2008 03:55 PM
Help! In middle of V1 install, can't locate ground!
 
Crazy plastics everywhere!

My preference is to run the power from the fuse panel, which I have tapped, but I cannot for the life of me find one GROUND tap anywhere nearby!

Anyone????

Thanks!

Motor On Jun 30, 2008 03:57 PM
See any gold screws?

(sorry I've an R53 so I cant be much more specific) There should be a few holding the dash pieces snug.

Eric (Plug Guy) Jun 30, 2008 04:10 PM
Found one beside open glove box. Done on ground..BUT I cannot find a circuit that is OFF when the car is OFF!!!!!!

Eric (Plug Guy) Jun 30, 2008 04:27 PM
Whew! Panic over.

Grounded beside glove box.

Then tapped the PDC fuse, took a while to get my tap in that tiny thing.

Done! V1 mounted above/left of rearview mirror. Pics to follow after detail.

JnC Jun 30, 2008 04:38 PM
I'm surprised you didn't use the top console:

Valentine One install

Cheers,
JnC

Minidrivr Jun 30, 2008 05:09 PM
Originally Posted by Eric (Plug Guy) (Post 2336365)
Whew! Panic over.

Grounded beside glove box.

Then tapped the PDC fuse, took a while to get my tap in that tiny thing.

Done! V1 mounted above/left of rearview mirror. Pics to follow after detail.
Guess I was too late on this thread. That's exactly how mine is wired. Used the PDC fuse and grounded with that bolt visible in the glove box. No problems!

Eric (Plug Guy) Jun 30, 2008 08:38 PM
Saw Minidrivr's post, saw the dome lamp too, but I prefer the fuse tap. Thanks everyone:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=145995


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