Guys, here is the quick and dirty version of how to install the V1 in the '05 srt 10 and not having a wire dangle from unit to cigarette lighter.
This isn't the bmw board so i assume most of you here are pretty handy mechanically so here are the highlights of the procedure. If you need more details just ask.
stuff you will need:
flat head screwdriver and an allen wrench (sorry, don't know the size) some zip ties too, depending on how anal you are.
1 - to remove the overhead console insert the screwdriver in between the lamp cover and the console where the hinge point is for the light cover, pry and it should just pop out for you. remove both light covers and then undo the two screws you just uncovered. there are two clips at the front of the unit which with a little bit of side to side, front to back wiggling will release the unit which should now be hanging, attached by the wiring only.
2 - take the clip that came with the v1 and attach it to the number 5 wire on the evic harness, shown here http://www.wjjeeps.com/evic_wiring.jpg
this is a bad picture of it
3 - take the grounding wire from the v1 part and attach it to something metal in there. I piggybacked onto the wire that is attached to the metal used to attach the light bulbls.
4 - i ran the phone wire to the unit right next to the wiring harness for the rearview mirror.
5 - hook everything up and turn the ignition on, the unit should work!
6 - zip tie the excess wires and store it in the console
7 - reverse step one and you are done. when putting the light covers back i inserted the clip at the back of the unit first then attached the part that hinges.
good luck and ps - no warranty expressed or implied or whatever i am supposed to say to convey the fact that if you screw something up dont call me!
This isn't the bmw board so i assume most of you here are pretty handy mechanically so here are the highlights of the procedure. If you need more details just ask.
stuff you will need:
flat head screwdriver and an allen wrench (sorry, don't know the size) some zip ties too, depending on how anal you are.
1 - to remove the overhead console insert the screwdriver in between the lamp cover and the console where the hinge point is for the light cover, pry and it should just pop out for you. remove both light covers and then undo the two screws you just uncovered. there are two clips at the front of the unit which with a little bit of side to side, front to back wiggling will release the unit which should now be hanging, attached by the wiring only.
2 - take the clip that came with the v1 and attach it to the number 5 wire on the evic harness, shown here http://www.wjjeeps.com/evic_wiring.jpg
this is a bad picture of it
3 - take the grounding wire from the v1 part and attach it to something metal in there. I piggybacked onto the wire that is attached to the metal used to attach the light bulbls.
4 - i ran the phone wire to the unit right next to the wiring harness for the rearview mirror.
5 - hook everything up and turn the ignition on, the unit should work!
6 - zip tie the excess wires and store it in the console
7 - reverse step one and you are done. when putting the light covers back i inserted the clip at the back of the unit first then attached the part that hinges.
good luck and ps - no warranty expressed or implied or whatever i am supposed to say to convey the fact that if you screw something up dont call me!
