relay control of indicators for disabilit
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Topic: relay control of indicators for disabilit
Posted By: schultz1905
Subject: relay control of indicators for disabilit
Date Posted: October 02, 2012 at 3:52 AM
Hi
I am disabled & have been using a 10 relay IR setup to override indicators/horn,high beam etc, by putting relays in parallel with corresponding switch.
However I am unsure how to wire this car(BMW E46 UK) as it is the canbus? wiring,(have been told that if i try to wire as normal it will fry very expensive bits).
From looking at wiring diagrams of indicator it looks like the switch changes the signal by using a resistor?-is this correct & does any one know the value.
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated as my only other choice is to get a "disability approved" garage to rip me off for about £1200.
(almost more than the cars worth!)
Thanks in advance
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Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: October 02, 2012 at 4:29 AM
None of the above are CAN are all doable with relays, the indicators use diodes after the relay, 3 per side.
No way am I going to explain this to you right now, it would take me less time to do than to explain.
My guess is for the above mentioned items about £150 labour plus mileage plus parts.
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