[CntryClub007]

Originally Posted by obert

No test light?

Not that I can find,

[Kenniey]

Great start... Somebody else with only lighting in the ceiling instead of the one with the emergency call buttons?
I don't have anything to plug the connector in here.

[Patrys@BimmerTech]

Originally Posted by CntryClub007

Not that I can find,

Our support team does not work on weekends, but I will try to help you.
First thing you should check is if the module is getting power.
There is an LED that should light up red if the module is getting 12v.

Here the location of the LEDs:



If you are not getting red light please check the connection in the roof switch cluster. This is where the module gets 12v from.
If the above connection looks good and you have a multimeter please check if there is 12v coming from the roof switch cluster to the module.

Technically you could take 12v from anywhere just to test the module, but to make sure comfort access works when the car is locked you need to take it from a specific source like the roof switch cluster.

Let us know how it goes.

[Patrys@BimmerTech]

Originally Posted by Kenniey

Great start... Somebody else with only lighting in the ceiling instead of the one with the emergency call buttons?
I don't have anything to plug the connector in here.

Please send us a picture of your connectors in the roof switch cluster and the VIN by email.
We will find a way to get power for the module in your car.

[obert]

So if you don't have the sos button your going to have issues right away?

[CntryClub007]

Originally Posted by Patrys@BimmerTech

Our support team does not work on weekends, but I will try to help you.
First thing you should check is if the module is getting power.
There is an LED that should light up red if the module is getting 12v.

Here the location of the LEDs:



If you are not getting red light please check the connection in the roof switch cluster. This is where the module gets 12v from.
If the above connection looks good and you have a multimeter please check if there is 12v coming from the roof switch cluster to the module.

Technically you could take 12v from anywhere just to test the module, but to make sure comfort access works when the car is locked you need to take it from a specific source like the roof switch cluster.

Let us know how it goes.

Thanks a lot for the quick reply - much appreciated! I will be checking this in roughly 30minutes and will report back,

[CntryClub007]

Originally Posted by Patrys@BimmerTech

Our support team does not work on weekends, but I will try to help you.
First thing you should check is if the module is getting power.
There is an LED that should light up red if the module is getting 12v.

Here the location of the LEDs:

[IMG]http://www.bimmer-tech.net/customer_...cessModule.jpg[/IMG]

If you are not getting red light please check the connection in the roof switch cluster. This is where the module gets 12v from.
If the above connection looks good and you have a multimeter please check if there is 12v coming from the roof switch cluster to the module.

Technically you could take 12v from anywhere just to test the module, but to make sure comfort access works when the car is locked you need to take it from a specific source like the roof switch cluster.

Let us know how it goes.

OK - Further update here...

The roof cluster itself does work (all lights come on):

[IMG]http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/t...97AF098146.jpg[/IMG]

The module itself looks like it isn't getting power? Which would make sense as to why nothing is working.

[IMG]http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/t...FF93C2BC67.jpg[/IMG]

In terms of the connections and OEM connector, I believe you can see that here that the larger empty openings on the end starting with pin 1 the ones designed for the 12v wire?

[IMG]http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/t...60649A6029.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/t...9D78CD4143.jpg[/IMG]

BimmerTech roof harness plugged in:

[IMG]http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/t...2AFB217681.jpg[/IMG]

I'm guessing I need to find a way to get 12v to the control box, but not sure where to start on a plug and play solution for that.

[Patrys@BimmerTech]

Originally Posted by CntryClub007

OK - Further update here...

The roof cluster itself does work (all lights come on):

[IMG]http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/t...97AF098146.jpg[/IMG]

The module itself looks like it isn't getting power? Which would make sense as to why nothing is working.

[IMG]http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/t...FF93C2BC67.jpg[/IMG]

In terms of the connections and OEM connector, I believe you can see that here that the larger empty openings on the end starting with pin 1 the ones designed for the 12v wire?

[IMG]http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/t...60649A6029.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/t...9D78CD4143.jpg[/IMG]

BimmerTech roof harness plugged in:

[IMG]http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/t...2AFB217681.jpg[/IMG]

I'm guessing I need to find a way to get 12v to the control box, but not sure where to start on a plug and play solution for that.

Thanks for the info.
The lack of the wires in the two bigger slots in the oem connector is the cause of the issue.
We'll check wiring diagrams to see where we could get power and ground from in cars like yours.

The only quick fix is to tap into a different wires (with tap-in connectors) once we find out which wires can be used. We will work on a different plug and play harness but it might take a while.

Please send me a PM with your vin and we will take it from there.

[CntryClub007]

Originally Posted by Patrys@BimmerTech

Thanks for the info.
The lack of the wires in the two bigger slots in the oem connector is the cause of the issue.
We'll check wiring diagrams to see where we could get power and ground from in cars like yours.

The only quick fix is to tap into a different wires (with tap-in connectors) once we find out which wires can be used. We will work on a different plug and play harness but it might take a while.

Please send me a PM with your vin and we will take it from there.

Ok - I'll send you a PM.

Cheers,

[obert]

Would you like my vin as well since I don't have that sos button? We will probably need a different harness as well. I already have the kit but have not started the install.

Thanks

[Patrys@BimmerTech]

Originally Posted by obert

Would you like my vin as well since I don't have that sos button? We will probably need a different harness as well. I already have the kit but have not started the install.

Thanks

Yes, please PM me your VIN.

[BLACK HAWK DOWN]

Patrys, there is a single small brown connector/plug on the second control box plug, what is this used for?
Thanks

[CntryClub007]

Originally Posted by toybm

Patrys, there is a single small brown connector/plug on the second control box plug, what is this used for?
Thanks

Should it be connected or disconnected as well? Doesn't help me right now as I have to sort out the 12v power issue, but for those who have 12v going to the box, this question has come up a few times,

[Gabrola]

Originally Posted by Patrys@BimmerTech

Thanks for the info.
The lack of the wires in the two bigger slots in the oem connector is the cause of the issue.
We'll check wiring diagrams to see where we could get power and ground from in cars like yours.

The only quick fix is to tap into a different wires (with tap-in connectors) once we find out which wires can be used. We will work on a different plug and play harness but it might take a while.

Please send me a PM with your vin and we will take it from there.

Hey Patryk, I haven't installed my kit yet for my F23 which should be tapping into the mirror connector but it seems that I have the same problem. I've looked at the pin which needs to be tapped and the corresponding pin on the original connector in my car and it is unpopulated too. I'll CC you now in my email thread with tech support.

EDIT: It turns out that I don't need that connector its only for cars with the alarm system. The harness for my car picks up +12V directly from the battery.

[gotomoto]

can i get the price for f30 alpine white?

[CntryClub007]

Originally Posted by Gabrola

Hey Patryk, I haven't installed my kit yet for my F23 which should be tapping into the mirror connector but it seems that I have the same problem. I've looked at the pin which needs to be tapped and the corresponding pin on the original connector in my car and it is unpopulated too. I'll CC you now in my email thread with tech support.

EDIT: It turns out that I don't need that connector its only for cars with the alarm system. The harness for my car picks up +12V directly from the battery.

Hey - Can you provide more clarity on your edit?

Are you implying there are multiple harnesses available, for example one that carries the +12v from the battery?

If that is the case, I'm confused why BimmerTech didn't pick up on the fact that when I purchased my product, they checked the VIN to know that my vehicle didn't have a sunroof or an alarm system and I didn't have any +12v connection in the roof to power the control box. I would have much rather ran my antenna wire and power wire from the trunk at the same time, it would have been easier than the headliner connections.

[Patrys@BimmerTech]

Originally Posted by CntryClub007

Hey - Can you provide more clarity on your edit?

Are you implying there are multiple harnesses available, for example one that carries the +12v from the battery?

If that is the case, I'm confused why BimmerTech didn't pick up on the fact that when I purchased my product, they checked the VIN to know that my vehicle didn't have a sunroof or an alarm system and I didn't have any +12v connection in the roof to power the control box. I would have much rather ran my antenna wire and power wire from the trunk at the same time, it would have been easier than the headliner connections.

We have designed a few different harnesses for different BMW models.
Convertibles do not have a typical roof switch cluster so they get a connection to the rear view mirror and directly to the battery.

The 3-series by default uses the roof switch cluster connection (single connection instead of two like convertibles), but we will also include a direct battery connection for cars that can't use the roof switch cluster power supply. This will come in an new version of the harness.

Coming back to your question why you did not receive a different harness. We did not know you would not have this power wire in the OEM connector.

Btw. I checked all the VINs in the group buy and the only two people affected are you and Kenniey. We are sorry for that.

[iwantaw335]

Hello, I'm still waiting for my tracking info. Did NOT find in Paypal. I was in the first group. I have mineral gray. Please advise.

[CntryClub007]

Originally Posted by Patrys@BimmerTech

We have designed a few different harnesses for different BMW models.
Convertibles do not have a typical roof switch cluster so they get a connection to the rear view mirror and directly to the battery.

The 3-series by default uses the roof switch cluster connection (single connection instead of two like convertibles), but we will also include a direct battery connection for cars that can't use the roof switch cluster power supply. This will come in an new version of the harness.

Coming back to your question why you did not receive a different harness. We did not know you would not have this power wire in the OEM connector.

Btw. I checked all the VINs in the group buy and the only two people affected are you and Kenniey. We are sorry for that.

Ok - sounds good, thanks for the quick reply - looking forward to getting in the new harness and getting this up and running!

[MCamachoF80]

I didn't get my tracking number yet either. Yas marina blue F80

[Patrys@BimmerTech]

Originally Posted by toybm

Patrys, there is a single small brown connector/plug on the second control box plug, what is this used for?
Thanks

If your car has a factory alarm system make sure it's connected. Otherwise it does not matter.

[Patrys@BimmerTech]

Originally Posted by MCamachoF80

I didn't get my tracking number yet either. Yas marina blue F80

We are going through the final round of painting so all 3-series orders will be shipped by mid of next week.