Anyone able to identify this cable?

rsnissan · 12-22-2016, 11:30 PM

I own a RHD F31 and was investigating why the trunk realise wasn't working (button was unplugged!) and noticed this cable (white plug below the OBDII Port) was also not plugged into anything. I couldn't see anywhere else for this to go. Has anyone got any ideas?

Thanks!

Billfitz · 12-23-2016, 08:29 AM

It probably goes to something that you don't have. It's considerably cheaper to install the same wiring harness in all configurations than to have separate harnesses for every configuration. Someone who does have whatever that's there for might be able to say what it is.

SteveinArizona · 12-23-2016, 09:19 AM

not on my 330e although I do see some wires running into that space.

Araemo · 12-23-2016, 10:10 AM

That type of connector says 'antenna' to me, but I could be wrong. There are many antennas in these cars, so it could be for a feature you don't have.

rsnissan · 12-24-2016, 05:53 AM

Thanks guys. I thought it might be for something not used. On my E46 extra plugs were usually cloth wrapped which is what threw me!

claykin · 12-24-2016, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Billfitz

It probably goes to something that you don't have. It's considerably cheaper to install the same wiring harness in all configurations than to have separate harnesses for every configuration. Someone who does have whatever that's there for might be able to say what it is.

Beginning March 2008 production, BMW began building wiring harnesses specific to car order. It's unusual to find unused wiring/connectors in newer cars.

I'd check with stealer or do a search on www.realoem.com

Billfitz · 12-24-2016, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by claykin

It's unusual to find unused wiring/connectors in newer cars.

Mine has a few in the trunk, probably audio related.

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rsnissan Enlisted Member 1 Rep 40 Posts Drives: F31 330D/E46 M3 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Anyone able to identify this cable? I own a RHD F31 and was investigating why the trunk realise wasn't working (button was unplugged!) and noticed this cable (white plug below the OBDII Port) was also not plugged into anything. I couldn't see anywhere else for this to go. Has anyone got any ideas? Thanks!
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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8225 Rep 16,060 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	It probably goes to something that you don't have. It's considerably cheaper to install the same wiring harness in all configurations than to have separate harnesses for every configuration. Someone who does have whatever that's there for might be able to say what it is.
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SteveinArizona Brigadier General 3086 Rep 4,210 Posts Drives: BMW 530e Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Greater Phoenix iTrader: (0)	not on my 330e although I do see some wires running into that space.
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Araemo Lieutenant 191 Rep 521 Posts Drives: 2017 340iX 6MT Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NE Ohio iTrader: (0)	That type of connector says 'antenna' to me, but I could be wrong. There are many antennas in these cars, so it could be for a feature you don't have.
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12-24-2016, 05:53 AM	#5
rsnissan Enlisted Member 1 Rep 40 Posts Drives: F31 330D/E46 M3 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. I thought it might be for something not used. On my E46 extra plugs were usually cloth wrapped which is what threw me!
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