BMW X3 broken rear defrost connector cable

Phishy03 · 09-10-2017, 04:50 PM

I just found out one of the cable in the back of my car is broken. I wonder if this is the connector cable for the rear defroster. Is it an easy fix and if possible could anybody please tell me how to fix it or atleast tell me what should I look for when going to the part store to get it fixed. Thank you.
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mlmetzger · 09-10-2017, 08:15 PM

That's called an "earth strap", so it's for grounding the electrical system. But I noticed no difference in vehicle operation when mine was broken.
Part number is 51-24-7-273-679 and list price was US$36.35 back in 2015.

Phishy03 · 09-11-2017, 02:35 PM

Hey there,
thanks for the rep, do you still remember when did you buy it from ? Thank you!

mlmetzger · 09-11-2017, 07:53 PM

Got the wire from the dealer, though they had to order it. You could also try someplace online like getbmwparts.com. Install is simple, just a couple of bolts.

https://www.getbmwparts.com/parts/in...&siteid=214672

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Phishy03 Registered 1 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X3 xDrive28i Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	BMW X3 broken rear defrost connector cable I just found out one of the cable in the back of my car is broken. I wonder if this is the connector cable for the rear defroster. Is it an easy fix and if possible could anybody please tell me how to fix it or atleast tell me what should I look for when going to the part store to get it fixed. Thank you. Pics: View post on imgur.com
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mlmetzger New Member 11 Rep 15 Posts Drives: X330i 135is Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Puyallup, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 135is [0.00] 2018 BMW X330i [0.00]	That's called an "earth strap", so it's for grounding the electrical system. But I noticed no difference in vehicle operation when mine was broken. Part number is 51-24-7-273-679 and list price was US$36.35 back in 2015.
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Phishy03 Registered 1 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X3 xDrive28i Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	Hey there, thanks for the rep, do you still remember when did you buy it from ? Thank you!
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mlmetzger New Member 11 Rep 15 Posts Drives: X330i 135is Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Puyallup, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 135is [0.00] 2018 BMW X330i [0.00]	Got the wire from the dealer, though they had to order it. You could also try someplace online like getbmwparts.com. Install is simple, just a couple of bolts. https://www.getbmwparts.com/parts/in...&siteid=214672
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