Fiber optic connection in driver's footwell?

Amlethae · 02-15-2011, 11:11 PM

As I was working on installing some additional interior glow lighting today, I removed the driver's side footwell upper panel. When I was putting it back in place this square bit poped down and connected to it were two thick black cables and from their ends a red light... so I'm assuming it's a fiber optic connection. Anyone know what the hell it is and/or it's for?

I've marked it's location above. Sorry I didn't think to take a picture of what I'm talking about, but hopefully people know about this already.

fdriller9 · 02-15-2011, 11:31 PM

I think it's for coding a module. Maybe the HU?

drummer12 · 02-16-2011, 08:31 AM

Verizon is beta testing wireless FiOS in BMWs...lol

MusclezMarinara · 02-16-2011, 08:32 AM

Programming location

Kolyan2k · 02-16-2011, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drummer12

Verizon is beta testing wireless FiOS in BMWs...lol

correct

* Pre-wired for FIOS

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fdriller9 Banned 252 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	I think it's for coding a module. Maybe the HU?
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