Electrical Help! In middle of V1 install, can't locate ground!

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Jun 30, 2008 | 03:55 PM

Eric (Plug Guy)

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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!

Jun 30, 2008 | 03:57 PM

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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.

Jun 30, 2008 | 04:10 PM

Eric (Plug Guy)

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Found one beside open glove box. Done on ground..BUT I cannot find a circuit that is OFF when the car is OFF!!!!!!

Jun 30, 2008 | 04:27 PM

Eric (Plug Guy)

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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.

Jun 30, 2008 | 04:38 PM

JnC

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I'm surprised you didn't use the top console:

Valentine One install

Cheers,
JnC

Jun 30, 2008 | 05:09 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric (Plug Guy)

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!