I've installed Hella 500 driving lights but I haven't found a good place for the interior switch. The oem switch is installed in the driver's side knee protection panel. Is there a good source for this oem panel with the switch hole already cut out?

 

I have a rooster red one WITHOUT the cutout. Depending on the switch you put in, you can cut it. PM me if you need a rooster red one.

 

Thanks for the offer but I need the plain gray/black. I know I could cut my existing panel but I'd rather have an uncut spare in case I decide to remove the lights in the future.

 

you can use the accessory mode outputs on the Auto Sportplus to control it via either the DSC or the Sport button.....

Back to what you really wanted to know...

Did you check realoem.com to get a part number? Also, you can call Classic Auto Campus, they've been helpful for me in the past. If it's a European part, Way at Way Motor Works has gotten European parts for me in the past....

Matt

 

RealOEM.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...30&hg=63&fg=95

Places like Pelican Parts sell OEM parts. Just use that part number from RealOEM.

 

The cutout is for the OEM switch dimensions. You'll probably have to modify the cutout or your switch to fit. You could try to use an OEM switch but it is almost certainly a momentary switch and would require extra circuitry to work with the Hella. I think it would be better to start with a blank panel, then you can cut exactly what you need. For the switch that comes in the Hella kit, I think you only need to drill a hole.

 

rkw is right. The best solution is just to cut the appropriate hole in my existing panel and worry about going back to stock if that time ever comes. I did that last night and the Hella switch looks like it belongs there . Removing and replacing the little knee protection panel was challenging; I had to remove 3 other interior panels before I could get the knee panel off.