Anyone know what this extra connector cable by battery positive cable is for?

gixxer · Sun, Feb-18-2007, 07:38:35 AM

Referring to following connector cable circled in blue (which looks factory cable to me, at least),

Is that connector supposed to go somewhere?

Or is that for future use?

Or for diagnostic, service use?

:nixweiss:

Thanks much!

daytonaviolet · Sun, Feb-18-2007, 08:08:05 AM

i just looked at my battery connectors.. i dont have that plug at all. i have a fully loaded 2004 with NAV and BT. strange....

hoju1301 · Sun, Feb-18-2007, 08:21:51 AM

Isnt that a connector they disconnect at PDC when the car arrives. Not sure what is does.

gixxer · Sun, Feb-18-2007, 09:37:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoju1301

Isnt that a connector they disconnect at PDC when the car arrives. Not sure what is does.

So you think this is something that the dealership disconnects when the car is delivered to them from dock?

I also don't know what that connector does, but if it is supposed to be disconnected at PDC and not supposed to be used thereafter, sure doesn't seem to affect my rear PDC operation though on both sides of the rear, since it has been working just fine.

I just noticed this extra connector during my battery problem diagnosis.

Thanks much!

CHiPZ · Sun, Feb-18-2007, 11:07:40 AM

Noticed mine disconnected awhile ago just forgot to ask. I noticed when some people post pics of their trunk, it is connected into a yellow plug attached to a black box on the fender wel..

lostnuke · Sun, Feb-18-2007, 01:52:24 PM

is that the plug for the non installed factory alarm tilt sensor unit ???

Cruzer · Sun, Feb-18-2007, 02:13:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccrawley

is that the plug for the non installed factory alarm tilt sensor unit ???

I think you are correct.

bmwcousins · Sun, Feb-18-2007, 02:22:09 PM

That is the battery Disconnect plug. It is removed during the PDI (Pre Delivery Inspection) at the dealership. There is a lug that bolts to the positive terminial. If you remove the bottom of your back seat you will notice another similar connector.

There is a switch placed in the interior of the car so when they load them on the boat they can disconnect the battery and not have to worry about jumping any cars off.

lostnuke · Sun, Feb-18-2007, 02:28:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwcousins

That is the battery Disconnect plug. It is removed during the PDI (Pre Delivery Inspection) at the dealership. There is a lug that bolts to the positive terminial. If you remove the bottom of your back seat you will notice another similar connector.

There is a switch placed in the interior of the car so when they load them on the boat they can disconnect the battery and not have to worry about jumping any cars off.

alrighty then. if you are right, then i just learned something else today. gotta love this forum and all of its knowledge...

ttenneb · Sun, Feb-18-2007, 02:41:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwcousins

That is the battery Disconnect plug. It is removed during the PDI (Pre Delivery Inspection) at the dealership. There is a lug that bolts to the positive terminial. If you remove the bottom of your back seat you will notice another similar connector.

There is a switch placed in the interior of the car so when they load them on the boat they can disconnect the battery and not have to worry about jumping any cars off.

Sun, Feb-18-2007, 07:38:35 AM	#1
gixxer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,686 Reputation: 0	Anyone know what this extra connector cable by battery positive cable is for? Referring to following connector cable circled in blue (which looks factory cable to me, at least), Is that connector supposed to go somewhere? Or is that for future use? Or for diagnostic, service use? :nixweiss: Thanks much! Last edited by gixxer; Sun, Feb-18-2007 at 07:41:48 AM.

Sun, Feb-18-2007, 08:08:05 AM	#2
daytonaviolet OEM CSL Whoore Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 21,020 Blog Entries: 1 Reputation: 0 Location: Bay Area, California	i just looked at my battery connectors.. i dont have that plug at all. i have a fully loaded 2004 with NAV and BT. strange.... __________________ Click my sig and view my pics! Tischer aka GetBmwParts VCSL - Bumper DIY VCSL - Bootlid DIY FS: Rear black door panels FS: Oem trunk

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lostnuke dont talk to me Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 98 Posts: 4,815 Reputation: 0 Location: where you live	is that the plug for the non installed factory alarm tilt sensor unit ???

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bmwcousins Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 172 Reputation: 0	That is the battery Disconnect plug. It is removed during the PDI (Pre Delivery Inspection) at the dealership. There is a lug that bolts to the positive terminial. If you remove the bottom of your back seat you will notice another similar connector. There is a switch placed in the interior of the car so when they load them on the boat they can disconnect the battery and not have to worry about jumping any cars off.

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