beam of lights / light switch under the hood where to look?

rychu91 · 09-25-2022, 11:48 AM

Hello, I put on an illuminated emblem but I do not know where I can connect, currently I have it attached after ignition, but I would prefer the emblem to glow only at night because the effect is weak during the day. where can I find the light beam so that the emblem turns on after dusk?

ezaircon4jc · 09-25-2022, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rychu91

Hello, I put on an illuminated emblem but I do not know where I can connect, currently I have it attached after ignition, but I would prefer the emblem to glow only at night because the effect is weak during the day. where can I find the light beam so that the emblem turns on after dusk?

You could try one of the wires that go to one of the headlights.

ChiNorm · 09-25-2022, 03:32 PM

IMHO, I would be extremely cautious about tapping into this car's electrical system given the large amount of computer monitoring of circuits and functions.

Good luck.

ezaircon4jc · 09-25-2022, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiNorm

IMHO, I would be extremely cautious about tapping into this car's electrical system given the large amount of computer monitoring of circuits and functions.

Good luck.

Think a relay would solve that possible problem?

ChiNorm · 09-25-2022, 10:23 PM

Theoretically, maybe. ..... Good luck.

rychu91 · 09-26-2022, 12:43 AM

can you elaborate on the topic?

ezaircon4jc · 09-26-2022, 01:56 PM

Tapping into one of the headlight wires using a relay should trigger the emblem light without interfering with the voltage to the headlight.

rychu91 · 09-26-2022, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

Tapping into one of the headlight wires using a relay should trigger the emblem light without interfering with the voltage to the headlight.

can you indicate what the relay looks like and where is it located?

ezaircon4jc · 09-26-2022, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rychu91

can you indicate what the relay looks like and where is it located?

Something like this. I'm not an electrician so I would get professional help installing this.

rychu91 · 09-27-2022, 02:59 AM

I will probably not do without removing the lamp 😔 it will be easier to break through the bulkhead into the car

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ChiNorm Second Lieutenant 89 Rep 230 Posts Drives: '13 535xi Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	IMHO, I would be extremely cautious about tapping into this car's electrical system given the large amount of computer monitoring of circuits and functions. Good luck.
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ChiNorm Second Lieutenant 89 Rep 230 Posts Drives: '13 535xi Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Theoretically, maybe. ..... Good luck.
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ezaircon4jc Major General 4475 Rep 5,353 Posts Drives: 2019 540i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Tapping into one of the headlight wires using a relay should trigger the emblem light without interfering with the voltage to the headlight.
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rychu91 New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: BMW F10 520d lci Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Poland iTrader: (0)	I will probably not do without removing the lamp 😔 it will be easier to break through the bulkhead into the car
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