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Matts Mini Adventure · Oct 21st, 2005, 10:30 PM

Hi

i have a m8 hu has 4 spot lights and wanted to know how to fit them and how you connect them. trying to remember wot he asked but sumint about wiring looms and increasing the fuse, any help????

he's asked BMW but they dn't connect 4 spots as there not allowed and they didn't know

Minty · Oct 24th, 2005, 11:40 PM

hmmmm, i think you need to double check your spelling and grammer...you may get more repllies if people can understand what you are asking.....

Rakey · Oct 25th, 2005, 04:35 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Minty

hmmmm, i think you need to double check your spelling and grammer...you may get more repllies if people can understand what you are asking.....

I think its about spots

When I was lad I used to get spots too, most of us do, but with a good daily washing with an antibacterial soap solution the number of spots can be reduced. The main thing to remember is cleanliness and hygene, don't pick them, as the germs that cause them can then transfer to your hands and this will then make them spread

Good luck with your acne

Matts Mini Adventure · Oct 25th, 2005, 06:59 PM

fink u'll find it sez spot lights

Minty · Oct 25th, 2005, 07:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey

I think its about spots

When I was lad I used to get spots too, most of us do, but with a good daily washing with an antibacterial soap solution the number of spots can be reduced. The main thing to remember is cleanliness and hygene, don't pick them, as the germs that cause them can then transfer to your hands and this will then make them spread

Good luck with your acne

LMAO!!!

i really don't know how these youngsters pass exams...the literacy is going down the proverbial pan in this country....

Matts Mini Adventure · Oct 25th, 2005, 07:05 PM

oi this ain't no English page or exam this is about mini's so stop judging and either answer me question or get a life

ALD0 · Oct 25th, 2005, 07:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Matts Mini Adventure

oi this ain't no English page or exam this is about mini's so stop judging and either answer me question or get a life

Chillout-Not evry 1 Types like this tho so u won alwayz get a reply!

Some dealer will fit 4 spots for u-others wont unfortunately-I believe there is an extra wiring loom which is connected-and then that is coded into the cars electrical system. Hope that helps.

Matts Mini Adventure · Oct 25th, 2005, 07:57 PM

ye kwl thx

jst that dealer up hear wnt so fort i'd ask for me m8, n i also wanna know coz i want to put 4 on.

me m8s had a wrd wid da dealer bout gettin comp sorted for da lights n tis costin him £30

ALD0 · Oct 25th, 2005, 08:01 PM

Yeh dat sound bout rite-Or call round other dealers and see if they will fit em aswell-but £30 is goin rate for codin but surprisingly varies from dealer to dealer-my m8 got his done for under 20 notes.

Sis

satisfiedmind · Oct 25th, 2005, 08:07 PM

I really don't understand why grammer has to go down on the internet.

As for the lights I had a how-to guide but I must have deleted it. I'll post it for you if I find it. In the meantime try NAM, there might be something there.

Matts Mini Adventure · Oct 25th, 2005, 08:12 PM

thx agen

lyk i've sed b4 i want 4 on mine but mines only jst ova a yr old and if me dealer dn't do it and i fitted or got another dealer to fit it wud that affect me warrenty n me tlc

satisfiedmind · Oct 25th, 2005, 08:20 PM

I was told by my dealer that it won't affect the warranty when I install my lights.

Matts Mini Adventure · Oct 25th, 2005, 08:22 PM

oh kk

has anybody got same prob as me where u want to put so much stuff on the mini but dunno where da money guna cum from!!!

Restyle · Oct 25th, 2005, 08:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Matts Mini Adventure

thx agen

lyk i've sed b4 i want 4 on mine but mines only jst ova a yr old and if me dealer dn't do it and i fitted or got another dealer to fit it wud that affect me warrenty n me tlc

ez
1/- jst opn fs 2-45t n` smlk wyr 2->6
2/- rmv blk cble to l8s -> both prs omfg
3/- pr3s red wyr betwn fs jmpr
4/- Th Lights r nw instlld + wkg wthut ftcg TLC

Restyle · Oct 25th, 2005, 08:30 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Matts Mini Adventure

oh kk
has anybody got same prob as me where u want to put so much stuff on the mini but dunno where da money guna cum from!!!

Hve u cnsdrd sllng ur lttrs u dnt use nemr

ALD0 · Oct 25th, 2005, 08:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Matts Mini Adventure

oh kk

has anybody got same prob as me where u want to put so much stuff on the mini but dunno where da money guna cum from!!!

Yeah it dus ur head in dont it!
Never ending lists, jus gona have to do overtime at work! !

Matts Mini Adventure · Oct 25th, 2005, 08:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle

ez
1/- jst opn fs 2-45t n` smlk wyr 2->6
2/- rmv blk cble to l8s -> both prs omfg
3/- pr3s red wyr betwn fs jmpr
4/- Th Lights r nw instlld + wkg wthut ftcg TLC

Quote: Originally Posted by Matts Mini Adventure
oh kk
has anybody got same prob as me where u want to put so much stuff on the mini but dunno where da money guna cum from!!!
Hve u cnsdrd sllng ur lttrs u dnt use nemr

ok ok now even i dn't get sum of dat pmsl

Matts Mini Adventure · Oct 25th, 2005, 08:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by interceptor

Yeah it dus ur head in dont it!
Never ending lists, jus gona have to do overtime at work! !

i cn't do ova time unless its ok wid personnel

and i'm constantly on the website or cd playing, u know

1. cd changer
2. aero kit
3. spots
4. roof graphic (summint different)
5. jcw sound kit (£714.32

)
6. etc.........

Rakey · Oct 25th, 2005, 11:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by interceptor

Yeah it dus ur head in dont it!
Never ending lists, jus gona have to do overtime at work! !

especially when some of those letters could be taken and out and saved for later

Such a waste of energy typin t xra letrs

randap · Oct 26th, 2005, 03:25 PM

AFAIK, fitting 4 spots does not affect warranty or TLC. Wiring up all 4 WILL affect warranty but not TLC - this was quoted as the official BMW stance from my dealer. The reasoning is that 4 spots have not been tested by BMW and there is a "potential" for overloading your electrical system (nonsense in my opinion). Therefore, if you have ANY electrial related warranty claim, it will not be honored by BMW if you have 4 spots wired up. TLC relates to servicing, not electrical gremlins.

Incedentally, I have 4 spots (OEM). The second set is wired in the same way as the first set, but you splice in the brown wire so that the high beam switch activates the two sets of solenoids. I also have an in-line fuse fitted into the second circuit so I can deactivate the second set of spots easily when the car has to go in for dealer work (thanks to mikeythemini).

Either way, you have to get the spot lights activated by your dealer. Best to fit one set first, get them activated then fit the second set. It's up to you whether you take the warranty risk and have the second set wired. You could choose to leave then unwired.

P.S. I recently saw a 4-spot car at my dealers - they had cut the wires for the second set of spots just underneath the lights. I guess this was so they could sell the car with the remainder of the warranty valid.

Oct 21st, 2005, 10:30 PM	#1
Matts Mini Adventure LMC001 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lincoln Local Time: 07:59 AM Posts: 852 Offline	Spot Lights Hi i have a m8 hu has 4 spot lights and wanted to know how to fit them and how you connect them. trying to remember wot he asked but sumint about wiring looms and increasing the fuse, any help???? he's asked BMW but they dn't connect 4 spots as there not allowed and they didn't know Click For Lincolnshire MINI Club Website Last edited by Matts Mini Adventure : Oct 25th, 2005 at 07:03 PM.

Oct 24th, 2005, 11:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coventry/Warwick Local Time: 07:59 AM Posts: 4,005 Offline	hmmmm, i think you need to double check your spelling and grammer...you may get more repllies if people can understand what you are asking..... E-Mail Me \| Minty - Reaches parts other people can't.

Oct 25th, 2005, 04:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 07:59 AM Posts: 50,722 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Minty hmmmm, i think you need to double check your spelling and grammer...you may get more repllies if people can understand what you are asking..... I think its about spots When I was lad I used to get spots too, most of us do, but with a good daily washing with an antibacterial soap solution the number of spots can be reduced. The main thing to remember is cleanliness and hygene, don't pick them, as the germs that cause them can then transfer to your hands and this will then make them spread Good luck with your acne The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Oct 25th, 2005, 06:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Matts Mini Adventure LMC001 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lincoln Local Time: 07:59 AM Posts: 852 Offline	fink u'll find it sez spot lights Click For Lincolnshire MINI Club Website

Oct 25th, 2005, 07:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coventry/Warwick Local Time: 07:59 AM Posts: 4,005 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey I think its about spots When I was lad I used to get spots too, most of us do, but with a good daily washing with an antibacterial soap solution the number of spots can be reduced. The main thing to remember is cleanliness and hygene, don't pick them, as the germs that cause them can then transfer to your hands and this will then make them spread Good luck with your acne LMAO!!! i really don't know how these youngsters pass exams...the literacy is going down the proverbial pan in this country.... E-Mail Me \| Minty - Reaches parts other people can't.

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Oct 25th, 2005, 07:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Matts Mini Adventure LMC001 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lincoln Local Time: 07:59 AM Posts: 852 Offline	oi this ain't no English page or exam this is about mini's so stop judging and either answer me question or get a life Click For Lincolnshire MINI Club Website

Oct 25th, 2005, 07:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master <div><a href= Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 07:59 AM Posts: 9,447 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Matts Mini Adventure oi this ain't no English page or exam this is about mini's so stop judging and either answer me question or get a life Chillout-Not evry 1 Types like this tho so u won alwayz get a reply! Some dealer will fit 4 spots for u-others wont unfortunately-I believe there is an extra wiring loom which is connected-and then that is coded into the cars electrical system. Hope that helps.

Oct 25th, 2005, 07:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
Matts Mini Adventure LMC001 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lincoln Local Time: 07:59 AM Posts: 852 Offline	ye kwl thx jst that dealer up hear wnt so fort i'd ask for me m8, n i also wanna know coz i want to put 4 on. me m8s had a wrd wid da dealer bout gettin comp sorted for da lights n tis costin him £30 Click For Lincolnshire MINI Club Website

Oct 25th, 2005, 08:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master <div><a href= Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 07:59 AM Posts: 9,447 Offline	Yeh dat sound bout rite-Or call round other dealers and see if they will fit em aswell-but £30 is goin rate for codin but surprisingly varies from dealer to dealer-my m8 got his done for under 20 notes. Sis

Oct 25th, 2005, 08:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
satisfiedmind MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 97 Offline	I really don't understand why grammer has to go down on the internet. As for the lights I had a how-to guide but I must have deleted it. I'll post it for you if I find it. In the meantime try NAM, there might be something there.

Oct 25th, 2005, 08:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
Matts Mini Adventure LMC001 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lincoln Local Time: 07:59 AM Posts: 852 Offline	thx agen lyk i've sed b4 i want 4 on mine but mines only jst ova a yr old and if me dealer dn't do it and i fitted or got another dealer to fit it wud that affect me warrenty n me tlc Click For Lincolnshire MINI Club Website

Oct 25th, 2005, 08:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
satisfiedmind MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 97 Offline	I was told by my dealer that it won't affect the warranty when I install my lights.

Oct 25th, 2005, 08:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
Matts Mini Adventure LMC001 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lincoln Local Time: 07:59 AM Posts: 852 Offline	oh kk has anybody got same prob as me where u want to put so much stuff on the mini but dunno where da money guna cum from!!! Click For Lincolnshire MINI Club Website

Oct 25th, 2005, 08:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 07:59 AM Posts: 4,319 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Matts Mini Adventure thx agen lyk i've sed b4 i want 4 on mine but mines only jst ova a yr old and if me dealer dn't do it and i fitted or got another dealer to fit it wud that affect me warrenty n me tlc ez 1/- jst opn fs 2-45t n` smlk wyr 2->6 2/- rmv blk cble to l8s -> both prs omfg 3/- pr3s red wyr betwn fs jmpr 4/- Th Lights r nw instlld + wkg wthut ftcg TLC In da Wud

Oct 25th, 2005, 08:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 07:59 AM Posts: 4,319 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Matts Mini Adventure oh kk has anybody got same prob as me where u want to put so much stuff on the mini but dunno where da money guna cum from!!! Hve u cnsdrd sllng ur lttrs u dnt use nemr In da Wud

Oct 25th, 2005, 08:37 PM	#16 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master <div><a href= Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 07:59 AM Posts: 9,447 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Matts Mini Adventure oh kk has anybody got same prob as me where u want to put so much stuff on the mini but dunno where da money guna cum from!!! Yeah it dus ur head in dont it! Never ending lists, jus gona have to do overtime at work! !

Oct 25th, 2005, 08:44 PM	#17 (permalink)
Matts Mini Adventure LMC001 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lincoln Local Time: 07:59 AM Posts: 852 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle ez 1/- jst opn fs 2-45t n` smlk wyr 2->6 2/- rmv blk cble to l8s -> both prs omfg 3/- pr3s red wyr betwn fs jmpr 4/- Th Lights r nw instlld + wkg wthut ftcg TLC Quote: Originally Posted by Matts Mini Adventure oh kk has anybody got same prob as me where u want to put so much stuff on the mini but dunno where da money guna cum from!!! Hve u cnsdrd sllng ur lttrs u dnt use nemr ok ok now even i dn't get sum of dat pmsl Click For Lincolnshire MINI Club Website

Oct 25th, 2005, 08:52 PM	#18 (permalink)
Matts Mini Adventure LMC001 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lincoln Local Time: 07:59 AM Posts: 852 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by interceptor Yeah it dus ur head in dont it! Never ending lists, jus gona have to do overtime at work! ! i cn't do ova time unless its ok wid personnel and i'm constantly on the website or cd playing, u know 1. cd changer 2. aero kit 3. spots 4. roof graphic (summint different) 5. jcw sound kit (£714.32 ) 6. etc......... Click For Lincolnshire MINI Club Website

Oct 25th, 2005, 11:51 PM	#19 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 07:59 AM Posts: 50,722 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by interceptor Yeah it dus ur head in dont it! Never ending lists, jus gona have to do overtime at work! ! especially when some of those letters could be taken and out and saved for later Such a waste of energy typin t xra letrs The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Oct 26th, 2005, 03:25 PM	#20 (permalink)
randap Hangin at the Krusty Krab My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bikini Bottom Local Time: 07:59 AM Posts: 865 Offline	AFAIK, fitting 4 spots does not affect warranty or TLC. Wiring up all 4 WILL affect warranty but not TLC - this was quoted as the official BMW stance from my dealer. The reasoning is that 4 spots have not been tested by BMW and there is a "potential" for overloading your electrical system (nonsense in my opinion). Therefore, if you have ANY electrial related warranty claim, it will not be honored by BMW if you have 4 spots wired up. TLC relates to servicing, not electrical gremlins. Incedentally, I have 4 spots (OEM). The second set is wired in the same way as the first set, but you splice in the brown wire so that the high beam switch activates the two sets of solenoids. I also have an in-line fuse fitted into the second circuit so I can deactivate the second set of spots easily when the car has to go in for dealer work (thanks to mikeythemini). Either way, you have to get the spot lights activated by your dealer. Best to fit one set first, get them activated then fit the second set. It's up to you whether you take the warranty risk and have the second set wired. You could choose to leave then unwired. P.S. I recently saw a 4-spot car at my dealers - they had cut the wires for the second set of spots just underneath the lights. I guess this was so they could sell the car with the remainder of the warranty valid. Last edited by randap : Oct 27th, 2005 at 11:51 AM.

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