And what the heck is this? Or Should this be plugged in somewhere?

Revlis · 04-09-2007, 11:05 AM

Not a huge issue, but what is the little connecter laying across the top of the battery for? Anyone know?

Been like that since I got it, so I'm not really worried unless it's something that really should be connected somewhere.

Otherwise wiring looks like it came off a Boeing production line.

nhhiep · 04-09-2007, 12:15 PM

I saw that too when I installed a sub on my e90. Also, on my car, next to the amp on the left side, there is also an unused 4 pins connections (2 optical, 1 red, 1 brown). I suspected that is for the CD charger option. I tap into the red wire to get a turn-on lead for my amp. I notice that the power of this wire will cut off after 15mins after all doors are locked.

LEDZEP · 04-09-2007, 12:47 PM

That's for the rear 'chute. You obviously didn't get that option.

tintivilus · 04-09-2007, 01:47 PM

maybe it's for trailer lights?

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