Switchable fuse (for hardwiring)?

Hi,

I am in the process of hardwiring a radar detector (V1) and a laser jammer (Lidatek) into my X3. I have read descriptions by folks who hardwired radar detectors into the sunroof assembly - however, since the wires from the Lidatek transponders will be coming in from the engine bay, I would much rather tap a fuse for the V1 and the Lidatek together.

However, when I tried this yesterday, literally every fuse I tried on the front fuse panel - of either size - appeared to be permanently powered (and of course, I need to tap a fuse that is only powered when the car is on). (Of course, accessing the fuse panel behind the glove box isn't a walk in the park, either.) Does anyone know which fuse(s) I should be looking to tap?

Thanks!

the fuse block in the rear cargo compartment, right side should have a fuse diagram showing all the fuses of both blocks and their uses. I found mine folded up and slid into the lower part of the fuse block.

good luck!

Yes, thanks... I actually found that and was looking at it when I was trying the various fuses, but couldn't seem to find one that wasn't switched. Does anyone have any suggestions? I have heard the PDC/Homelink fuse might work, but I'm not 100% sure which one that is, since the symbols are pretty cryptic.

I have a 2005 X3 and looking for the fuse box in cargo area for last few days but no luck. Where did you find the fuse box in cargo area please.

On the 2011 F25 it's shown in the photo.

Originally Posted by aquarious218

I have a 2005 X3 and looking for the fuse box in cargo area for last few days but no luck. Where did you find the fuse box in cargo area please.

I know there is a fuse panel behind the glove box in the e83. I am not recalling one in the cargo area like the f25 pic above.

This thread has a video which you should probably watch. http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=727455