Help with wiring tapping in center console

Eric E92 335i · 04-23-2014, 07:14 PM

I'm trying to tap into some kind of power source for my illuminated shift knob, I'm kind of confused here.

I usually tap into cigarette light for most things, but my 335i only have sunglasses tray and all I see is the four plug connector for ashtrays which I don't have.. I have no clue which ones I need to tap into, if anyone has done this please pm me or lmk which lines I should tap.

snaimpally · 04-23-2014, 08:01 PM

I think there is an option for a lighter instead of sunglasses so there should be the "rough-in" for a lighter underneath the sunglass tray. I suggest removing the trim from one side of the console to take a look at what is available, as done in the above video.

04-23-2014, 07:14 PM	#1
Eric E92 335i Private First Class 12 Rep 185 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cypress, CA iTrader: (5)	Help with wiring tapping in center console I'm trying to tap into some kind of power source for my illuminated shift knob, I'm kind of confused here. I usually tap into cigarette light for most things, but my 335i only have sunglasses tray and all I see is the four plug connector for ashtrays which I don't have.. I have no clue which ones I need to tap into, if anyone has done this please pm me or lmk which lines I should tap.
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04-23-2014, 08:01 PM	#2
snaimpally Major 170 Rep 1,247 Posts Drives: 2022 F44 M235i GC Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (9) Garage List 2022 M235i [0.00]	I think there is an option for a lighter instead of sunglasses so there should be the "rough-in" for a lighter underneath the sunglass tray. I suggest removing the trim from one side of the console to take a look at what is available, as done in the above video.
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