Interior light dimmer wiring question.

[ExMX5owner]

Anybody up to speed on the wiring of the light above the rear view mirror, where does it run from and where does it terminate ?. Just asking because I would like if possible to use the self timer and dimmer feature off that circuit. 99 model with auto-tint rear vision mirror and it's associated wiring, I imagine its all in the same loom..

 

[Althulas]

This thread might be of interest.

How To Guide - Autodimming Mirror Retrofit

As some of you know, I obtained a rear view mirror from a convertible Mini, which has the same windscreen mounting mechanism as a BMW. I thought I would finally do a quick write-up on this relatively easy (but slightly fiddly) process. Apologies; I don't have many pictures as I took them for my...

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[ExMX5owner]

Thank you , that's a start..

 

[Stevo7682]

I can tell you the wiring for the interior lights runs down the right a pillar ( 99 rhd ) to the right hand side once the lower dash section removed .
If memory serves runs into another section of loom there not sure where goes after that ( didn’t need to know with what i was doing)
I tapped into it there when i wired in my footwell lightning.
Stephen.

 

[ExMX5owner]

I can tell you the wiring for the interior lights runs down the right a pillar ( 99 rhd ) to the right hand side once the lower dash section removed .
If memory serves runs into another section of loom there not sure where goes after that ( didn’t need to know with what i was doing)
I tapped into it there when i wired in my footwell lightning.
Stephen.

Thank Stephen, that helps, because it's exactly what I want to do...

 

[Stevo7682]

Thank Stephen, that helps, because it's exactly what I want to do...

I did a full how to guide give me 5 till i find it post link

 

[Stevo7682]

How To Guide - Footwell lighting (part 1 lamp fit)

This is my how to guide to how I fitted footwell lighting to my z3. There will be other ways to do it this is the way I did it PLEASE NOTE To do this requires cutting of trim and joining wires if you are not confident then do not attempt this This part 1 will be lamp fit part 2 wiring...

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Cant find the 2nd part as yet with the wiring side . its on this forum somewhere.
Stephen.

 

[ExMX5owner]

How To Guide - Footwell lighting (part 1 lamp fit)

This is my how to guide to how I fitted footwell lighting to my z3. There will be other ways to do it this is the way I did it PLEASE NOTE To do this requires cutting of trim and joining wires if you are not confident then do not attempt this This part 1 will be lamp fit part 2 wiring...

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Cant find the 2nd part as yet with the wiring side . its on this forum somewhere.
Stephen.

Ill have a hunt for the second bit, cheers Stevo...

 

[Stevo7682]

How To Guide - Footwell lighting ( part 2 wiring )

Remember to disconnect the power either at the battery or fuse for interior lighting Right this is part 2 wiring so if you're following the way I done this you should now have glovebox and offside lower dash panel off with the light units installed. Next thing to do is to make the wiring...

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Found

 

[Stevo7682]

Another thread i had posted at the time once finished.
Stephen.

Footwell lighting

Glad it's finally got dark enough to go out look at my new footwell lighting and got to say I'm well pleased with the results :):):)

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[ExMX5owner]

Another thread i had posted at the time once finished.
Stephen.

Footwell lighting

Glad it's finally got dark enough to go out look at my new footwell lighting and got to say I'm well pleased with the results :):):)

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Looks great, I,m just going to be using miniature 12V Leds, stuck on in discrete places, where they cannot be seen in themselves. I can't find the wiring bit Stevo, but what you have already said is enough for me to track the wiring down with a multitester.. Thanks mate...

 

[Stevo7682]

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[ExMX5owner]

Post 9 on this thread

Awesome, that has saved me a lot of grief removing bits I didn't to...