Anyone know what this is?

MRatedZ · 11-12-2010, 09:48 AM

I was unhooking the battery in my 335xi recently and noticed this plug just hanging out not plugged into anything. Someone guessed a CD changer cable, but I'm really not sure.

Any input is appreciated, thanks guys!

2kaccordocoupe · 11-12-2010, 09:58 AM

I think that is the cable where the solar panel used during transport is plugged in.

MRatedZ · 11-12-2010, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 2kaccordocoupe

I think that is the cable where the solar panel used during transport is plugged in.

Yeah, I mean obviously that's what it is, but just wanted confirmation. Thanks for sharing..

BMWinNorthdakota · 11-12-2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 2kaccordocoupe

I think that is the cable where the solar panel used during transport is plugged in.

Never heard of sucha thing!!

Do explain. Very interesting.

MRatedZ · 11-12-2010, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWinNorthdakota

Never heard of sucha thing!!

Do explain. Very interesting.

I'm pretty sure he was messing around, but not sure.

ihvabmr · 11-12-2010, 10:16 AM

I have this exact same question as well. Just got my car back, and looking at the battery and noticed this exact same wire hanging out. I thought it was something missing. I need to know where this connection goes.

hpowders · 11-12-2010, 10:17 AM

My manual says "lunar panel".

Clarification?

ragingclue · 11-12-2010, 10:21 AM

I've seen this in threads here before. Can't remember what it is though.

WWONG · 11-12-2010, 10:22 AM

No contribution for op, but the bigger question is WHY IS YOUR BATTERY A BMW BOX?

ragingclue · 11-12-2010, 10:22 AM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=battery+wire

BTM · 11-12-2010, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Titanium335

I'm pretty sure he was messing around, but not sure.

He's not. Remember reading about this in the "install m-tech wheel" thread...where you need to take off your neg connection. It's something used for transport and doesn't need to plug into anything

MRatedZ · 11-12-2010, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by WWONG

No contribution for op, but the bigger question is WHY IS YOUR BATTERY A BMW BOX?

That's what came in the car... not following what you mean?

Interesting about this plug being used for transport only.. just looks a little lonely not plugged in

BTM · 11-12-2010, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Titanium335

Interesting about this plug being used for transport only.. just looks a little lonely not plugged in

thumbsdown for this really? For a wire that is 99% of the time hidden under the cover? Not really a big deal and completely functional. I mean I think we're all pretty picky about our cars but this is a new one for me

2kaccordocoupe · 11-12-2010, 11:03 AM

True story folks, I'm not screwing around. The solar panel keeps the battery fresh while in transport.

T23i · 11-12-2010, 12:07 PM

its for shipping

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MRatedZ John 2 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4M Roadster Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	Anyone know what this is? I was unhooking the battery in my 335xi recently and noticed this plug just hanging out not plugged into anything. Someone guessed a CD changer cable, but I'm really not sure. Any input is appreciated, thanks guys! Attached Images
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2kaccordocoupe Brigadier General 1274 Rep 4,703 Posts Drives: Former ///M Driver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The 6ix iTrader: (2)	I think that is the cable where the solar panel used during transport is plugged in.
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ihvabmr Lieutenant 19 Rep 411 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Earth iTrader: (4)	I have this exact same question as well. Just got my car back, and looking at the battery and noticed this exact same wire hanging out. I thought it was something missing. I need to know where this connection goes.
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hpowders 228i Fanatic 16 Rep 969 Posts Drives: BMW 228i and BMW 328i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	My manual says "lunar panel". Clarification?
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ragingclue One cam is enough 132 Rep 6,801 Posts Drives: VF Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mulletville iTrader: (1)	I've seen this in threads here before. Can't remember what it is though.
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WWONG Banned 109 Rep 1,830 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (14)	No contribution for op, but the bigger question is WHY IS YOUR BATTERY A BMW BOX?
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2kaccordocoupe Brigadier General 1274 Rep 4,703 Posts Drives: Former ///M Driver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The 6ix iTrader: (2)	True story folks, I'm not screwing around. The solar panel keeps the battery fresh while in transport.
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T23i New Member 4 Rep 23 Posts Drives: Black '06 325i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Miramar,FL iTrader: (0)	its for shipping
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