Is it possible to add Blind Spot?

[Destroyed21]

Hello all - A few general questions on this mod for those that have modified their existing LED lights by adding modules and wiring:

• When you cut the plastic to open up the area for the module, what did you use as a guide for the opening size? Can the recess be cut all around at the corner without leaving a flange on the bottom? Seems like the heat sink seals on the sidewalls, so a straight through cut would be OK.
• What gauge wire did you use to add the BSM module connector to the round Molex? Factory setup looks to be 18ga, but the connector pins for the 8-pin gray connector seem too small to accept it.
• Is there any required rate of twist for the two CANBUS wires both at the tail light and from the x400 connector?

Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks!

The other day I modified my tail lights to add the BSM module and can answer two of your questions:

• When cutting the plastic on the tail light you cut the entire area out of the recess. No need to leave a flange.
• I used 22 gauge wire for the BSM module.

 

[Destroyed21]

Thanks. I'll most likely do the same thing. When I find a screw that works I will report back.

Just wanted to report back on what screws I ended up using to mount the BSM module to the tail light. I used a course screw with a diameter of 4.1mm and an overall length (including head) of 22.8mm.

 

[1.21gigawatts]

Thanks. I'll most likely do the same thing. When I find a screw that works I will report back.

that should work fine, they are just little black screws designed to go into the plastic, not machine screws or anything... i was lucky enuff that my sensors came with the little black screws.

 

[1.21gigawatts]

Just wanted to report back on what screws I ended up using to mount the BSM module to the tail light. I used a course screw with a diameter of 4.1mm and an overall length (including head) of 22.8mm.

those actually seem a little on the long side to me, and idk if i'd want to put a long one in since the boards are all around the edges of those holes... lemme see if i can fine a pic one the ones that came with my sensors.

Edit: i can't find pics but if you already did it and it didn't appear to be in conflict with anything, you're probly good.

 

[Destroyed21]

those actually seem a little on the long side to me, and idk if i'd want to put a long one in since the boards are all around the edges of those holes... lemme see if i can fine a pic one the ones that came with my sensors.

Edit: i can't find pics but if you already did it and it didn't appear to be in conflict with anything, you're probly good.

Yup they worked with no issues.

I tested my tail lights lighting functions and everything works as it should.

 

[edehosse]

The other day I modified my tail lights to add the BSM module and can answer two of your questions:

• When cutting the plastic on the tail light you cut the entire area out of the recess. No need to leave a flange.
• I used 22 gauge wire for the BSM module.

Thanks for the info!

 

[edehosse]

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Also, ended up with two of the 68489300AA taillight jumper harnesses that I don't need (my 2019 already had the correct jumpers). PM if interested.

Eric