e92, Hardwiring Escort into fusebox.

picus · 02-22-2007, 06:32 PM

Hey, I saw a couple DIYs for this but both were V1's and neither was into the fuse box. Before I start, this DIY is essentially written by Josh49, who walked me through it step by step.

Reference this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...e+box+hardwire

So you have your Escort, your hardwire cable (which comes with a little tap clamp), and your mini-fuse tap (see here: http://www.anythinggps.com/browsepro...-100-Pack.HTML)

We are going to hardwire into the fuse box and use the homelink/pdc fuse so the detector goes off/on when you start the car. It also has the protection of it's own fuse, which I like.

First, use the little blue clamp that came with the hardwire cable to clamp it to the fuse tap, like this:

[img]http://****************/fp/335i/kevin/hw/hw3.jpg[/img]

Now open the glovebox and remove the fuse box cover.

Take out fuse #28 and connect it to the fuse tap (in the pic above you can see my fuse #28 is already connected to the tap), then insert the tap into the fuse:

[IMG]http://****************/fp/335i/kevin/hw/hw2.jpg[/IMG]

Now ground the wire using the ground. I unscrewed the hex bolt shown and just grounded using that, the ground should screw right on to the bolt, then the bolt back into the metal:

[IMG]http://****************/fp/335i/kevin/hw/hw1.jpg[/IMG]

Before you go any further remember to make sure it works. Plug in the escort and turn the car on, it should fire right up. Mine didn't, and I got all pissed and started checking connections and stuff, turns out my fuse tap was in upside down, so if yours doesn't work first time flip the fuse tap. For me it was the counter-intuitive direction (wire facing up).

Wire running time. I have the hardwire cable with the little remote mute box, some will have this some won't. If you have it follow this next step, if not skip it.

I ran the box and both wires through the glovebox arm, then like this:

[IMG]http://****************/fp/335i/kevin/hw/hw6.jpg[/IMG]

Use a flathead screwdriver to push it into the opening so it stays, you'll have two wires at this point.

Now, run the telephone wire back from the remote box back through the glovebox and out the other side (for those of you without the remove box just run it out this side to start):

[IMG]http://****************/fp/335i/kevin/hw/hw7.jpg[/IMG]

Run the wire up the side of the dash, use a plastic tool like a small spatula or a butter knife to lightly pull up the rubber gasket and put the wire underneath, it isn't hard. Keep running it under the gasket all the way up, like this:

[IMG]http://****************/fp/335i/kevin/hw/hw4.jpg[/IMG]

When you get to the top of the A-pillar run the wire behind the a-pillar (as shown) and then under the headliner (it tucks right in under the headliner neat the window). You can tuck any excess into the headliner, you'll only need ~4 inches showing or less.

[IMG]http://****************/fp/335i/kevin/hw/hw9.jpg[/IMG]

That's it. Use the supplied velcro to hold down the remote box, like this:

[IMG]http://****************/fp/335i/kevin/hw/hw5.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://****************/fp/335i/kevin/hw/hw8.jpg[/IMG]

TTG · 02-22-2007, 06:51 PM

Thanks :-) Time for me to get to work.

HyperM3 · 02-22-2007, 09:25 PM

Good things! This is what I had been looking for but couldnt find and got called out like an ass in some other thread.

picus · 02-22-2007, 09:35 PM

That's because I posted it about 20 minutes after you posted your thread.

Don't sweat being called an ass, you'll get used to it here.

BlueLion · 02-22-2007, 09:42 PM

thanks picus....im going to need this

Josh49 · 02-23-2007, 07:42 AM

Just saw this thread. First off, great writeup and great pictures. Thanks for the sentence up top.

A few comments for you -

Your interior is immaculate.

Holy crap. Your dash, radio, and cd/dvd slots bring a tear to my eye. Is that all from the aerospace 303? What are you using specifically around the buttons/electronics?

If I recall from my Passport, there was a rear looking detector on the top of the unit in a bump up facing backwards. If that is true, it looks like in your current setup you might be blocking that rear looking sensor. Are you/Is there one/do you not care. Just curious and wanted to point that out..

Great writeup, and please move closer to Boston so you can detail my car..

picus · 02-23-2007, 09:23 AM

Ya, good old 303. I love that stuff.

I didn't even think about the rear facing bump, thanks for the tip. I will adjust accordingly.

Josh49 · 02-23-2007, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by picus

Ya, good old 303. I love that stuff.

I didn't even think about the rear facing bump, thanks for the tip. I will adjust accordingly.

No problem. One thing I learned in life, you gotta always watch your ass!!

wuufer001 · 02-25-2007, 11:34 PM

Wouldn't you be blocking the rear detector if it's that high?

Josh49 · 02-26-2007, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wuufer001

Wouldn't you be blocking the rear detector if it's that high?

Post #6,7..

HyperM3 · 04-01-2007, 12:33 PM

Ok, just finally hardwired my car but the unit doesnt shut off. It stays on tapped to that fuse(second row, third from right). This apparently is the homelink fuse. Is this fuse always "hot"? Theres no difference when I turn on the accessories, engine, off all. The unit just stays on without doing any startup procedures or shutting off.

Any suggestions?

picus · 04-01-2007, 12:44 PM

Something is wrong or you have the wrong fuse. The homelink fuse will only turn on when the ignition is on, and will turn off when the car is off.

HyperM3 · 04-01-2007, 01:46 PM

Hmm, I gotta go check then. Also, theres nothing in the two slots next to mine whereas theyre filled in yours.

(edit) Ok just ran out and checked. Seems that the fuse for me in the same position is one of the "Start/Stop" fuses. My homelink fuse was located all the way on the other side of the box.

Its all working perfectly now. Thanks again.

picus · 04-01-2007, 03:30 PM

Glad you got it working. Must be a different fuse layout for the e90/e92.

BoostedBMW · 04-01-2007, 05:50 PM

Great write up.

HyperM3 · 04-01-2007, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by picus

Glad you got it working. Must be a different fuse layout for the e90/e92.

See here:

pikkashoe · 04-14-2007, 08:00 PM

What would happen if you dont use the fuse tap, and just plug the wire right into the fuse box, and remove the fuse that was in there?

Im asking because I dont know where I can find a fuse tap, maybe radio shack?

pikkashoe · 04-15-2007, 09:31 AM

Well found the fuse tap at rose auto parts. All wired up.

Josh49 · 04-15-2007, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HyperM3

Hmm, I gotta go check then. Also, theres nothing in the two slots next to mine whereas theyre filled in yours.

(edit) Ok just ran out and checked. Seems that the fuse for me in the same position is one of the "Start/Stop" fuses. My homelink fuse was located all the way on the other side of the box.

Its all working perfectly now. Thanks again.

picus · 04-15-2007, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pikkashoe

Well found the fuse tap at rose auto parts. All wired up.

Glad to hear it.

AoshichanX · 09-03-2007, 07:15 PM

Thanks picus. Just had longtran do this for me

. I'll take pics of his handiwork later.

BMXtreme · 09-08-2007, 12:49 PM

anyone knows what store sells the smartcord locally in B&M? Silly eBay is selling at retail prices..no point waiting for it to be shipped.

02-22-2007, 06:32 PM	#1
picus Brigadier General 124 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	e92, Hardwiring Escort into fusebox. Hey, I saw a couple DIYs for this but both were V1's and neither was into the fuse box. Before I start, this DIY is essentially written by Josh49, who walked me through it step by step. Reference this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...e+box+hardwire So you have your Escort, your hardwire cable (which comes with a little tap clamp), and your mini-fuse tap (see here: http://www.anythinggps.com/browsepro...-100-Pack.HTML) We are going to hardwire into the fuse box and use the homelink/pdc fuse so the detector goes off/on when you start the car. It also has the protection of it's own fuse, which I like. First, use the little blue clamp that came with the hardwire cable to clamp it to the fuse tap, like this: [img]http://**************/fp/335i/kevin/hw/hw3.jpg[/img] Now open the glovebox and remove the fuse box cover. Take out fuse #28 and connect it to the fuse tap (in the pic above you can see my fuse #28 is already connected to the tap), then insert the tap into the fuse: [IMG]http://************/fp/335i/kevin/hw/hw2.jpg[/IMG] Now ground the wire using the ground. I unscrewed the hex bolt shown and just grounded using that, the ground should screw right on to the bolt, then the bolt back into the metal: [IMG]http://************/fp/335i/kevin/hw/hw1.jpg[/IMG] Before you go any further remember to make sure it works. Plug in the escort and turn the car on, it should fire right up. Mine didn't, and I got all pissed and started checking connections and stuff, turns out my fuse tap was in upside down, so if yours doesn't work first time flip the fuse tap. For me it was the counter-intuitive direction (wire facing up). Wire running time. I have the hardwire cable with the little remote mute box, some will have this some won't. If you have it follow this next step, if not skip it. I ran the box and both wires through the glovebox arm, then like this: [IMG]http://************/fp/335i/kevin/hw/hw6.jpg[/IMG] Use a flathead screwdriver to push it into the opening so it stays, you'll have two wires at this point. Now, run the telephone wire back from the remote box back through the glovebox and out the other side (for those of you without the remove box just run it out this side to start): [IMG]http://************/fp/335i/kevin/hw/hw7.jpg[/IMG] Run the wire up the side of the dash, use a plastic tool like a small spatula or a butter knife to lightly pull up the rubber gasket and put the wire underneath, it isn't hard. Keep running it under the gasket all the way up, like this: [IMG]http://************/fp/335i/kevin/hw/hw4.jpg[/IMG] When you get to the top of the A-pillar run the wire behind the a-pillar (as shown) and then under the headliner (it tucks right in under the headliner neat the window). You can tuck any excess into the headliner, you'll only need ~4 inches showing or less. [IMG]http://************/fp/335i/kevin/hw/hw9.jpg[/IMG] That's it. Use the supplied velcro to hold down the remote box, like this: [IMG]http://************/fp/335i/kevin/hw/hw5.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://*************/fp/335i/kevin/hw/hw8.jpg[/IMG] Last edited by picus; 02-23-2007 at 09:24 AM..*
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Josh49 Major General 252 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	Just saw this thread. First off, great writeup and great pictures. Thanks for the sentence up top. A few comments for you - Your interior is immaculate. Holy crap. Your dash, radio, and cd/dvd slots bring a tear to my eye. Is that all from the aerospace 303? What are you using specifically around the buttons/electronics? If I recall from my Passport, there was a rear looking detector on the top of the unit in a bump up facing backwards. If that is true, it looks like in your current setup you might be blocking that rear looking sensor. Are you/Is there one/do you not care. Just curious and wanted to point that out.. Great writeup, and please move closer to Boston so you can detail my car.. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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picus Brigadier General 124 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Ya, good old 303. I love that stuff. I didn't even think about the rear facing bump, thanks for the tip. I will adjust accordingly.
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HyperM3 Too many Alex's, from now on, call me Beaufort 342 Rep 6,188 Posts Drives: See Sig Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (8)	Ok, just finally hardwired my car but the unit doesnt shut off. It stays on tapped to that fuse(second row, third from right). This apparently is the homelink fuse. Is this fuse always "hot"? Theres no difference when I turn on the accessories, engine, off all. The unit just stays on without doing any startup procedures or shutting off. Any suggestions? __________________ 13 HD FatBob 17 A4 Glacier/Black 1st Edition/Pre+/Sport/EurocodeTMD/Racechip 16 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),13 S6 (gone),10 S4 (gone) 07 335i(gone)
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picus Brigadier General 124 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Something is wrong or you have the wrong fuse. The homelink fuse will only turn on when the ignition is on, and will turn off when the car is off.
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HyperM3 Too many Alex's, from now on, call me Beaufort 342 Rep 6,188 Posts Drives: See Sig Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (8)	Hmm, I gotta go check then. Also, theres nothing in the two slots next to mine whereas theyre filled in yours. (edit) Ok just ran out and checked. Seems that the fuse for me in the same position is one of the "Start/Stop" fuses. My homelink fuse was located all the way on the other side of the box. Its all working perfectly now. Thanks again. __________________ 13 HD FatBob 17 A4 Glacier/Black 1st Edition/Pre+/Sport/EurocodeTMD/Racechip 16 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),13 S6 (gone),10 S4 (gone) 07 335i(gone) Last edited by HyperM3; 04-01-2007 at 01:57 PM.. Reason: New info
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picus Brigadier General 124 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Glad you got it working. Must be a different fuse layout for the e90/e92.
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pikkashoe Major 56 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	What would happen if you dont use the fuse tap, and just plug the wire right into the fuse box, and remove the fuse that was in there? Im asking because I dont know where I can find a fuse tap, maybe radio shack?
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pikkashoe Major 56 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	Well found the fuse tap at rose auto parts. All wired up. Last edited by pikkashoe; 04-15-2007 at 10:47 AM..
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