Anyone know if this plug is something important?

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-15-2012, 03:43 PM

Was tooling around with my OCC today when I found this. Should I hit up the dealer? It is actually quite small, about the size of your pinky nail across.

Turb0Surge · 11-15-2012, 03:59 PM

I don't know for sure if it is, but on my n54 the crankshaft sensor looks EXACTLY like that. I had to replace it and it plugs in facing upward (like under the engine cover) to the best of my recollection.

Without that sensor, or with a faulty one; the car runs in limp mode and throws a CEL.

Joe- · 11-15-2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Was tooling around with my OCC today when I found this. Should I hit up the dealer? It is actually quite small, about the size of your pinky nail across.

Any part # on it?

BMW_Belgier · 11-15-2012, 04:12 PM

I have a good tip for you:

Stay out of the motor bay

What were you doing today? First i read something about two torx falling down and now this...

I don't know what it is... It would make me a bit worried...

Anybody help for this poor guy!!!

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-15-2012, 04:20 PM

HAHA yea, was feeling adventurous today Belgier!
It was just dangling there guys, it's an N55. The car APPEARS to be running fine as is. I will look for a part number now Joe.

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-15-2012, 04:33 PM

OK think I got it Joe: looks like 872 406-501
What now?

AndreyT · 11-15-2012, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

OK think I got it Joe: looks like 872 406-501
What now?

Now call that number

Maybe they will tel you that you won something... Like Audi A4.

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-15-2012, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by AndreyT

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

OK think I got it Joe: looks like 872 406-501
What now?

Now call that number

Maybe they will tel you that you won something... Like Audi A4.

Hahaha.... I should be so lucky bro.

BMW_Belgier · 11-15-2012, 05:34 PM

This cable looks as something important...

Did you just start your engine or did you drive around with it? WOT?

Did you try realoem with that number?

I would check my engine bay but it's 00.36 AM here, dark, and my car is outside...

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-15-2012, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW_Belgier

This cable looks as something important...

Did you just start your engine or did you drive around with it? WOT?

Did you try realoem with that number?

I would check my engine bay but it's 00.36 AM here, dark, and my car is outside...

Everything seems fine- drivability seems fine. A search on realoem was not successful. I'll just ask the dealer.

BMW_Belgier · 11-15-2012, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Everything seems fine- drivability seems fine. A search on realoem was not successful. I'll just ask the dealer.

I'll get a look in the morning... I would do the same and check the dealer! I'm just to chicken driving around like that...

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-15-2012, 05:59 PM

You're not kidding bro it's a bit unsettling here as well

jwzimm · 11-15-2012, 06:02 PM

Looks like it is supposed to go to the Intake Air Temp Sensor on the passenger side of the engine. There is a little retainer you need to unclip from the connector and then clip back over the sensor and connector. Take a look at the photos below...

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-15-2012, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jwzimm

Looks like it is supposed to go to the Intake Air Temp Sensor on the passenger side of the engine. There is a little retainer you need to unclip from the connector and then clip back over the sensor and connector. Take a look at the photos below...

Oh wow bro that is big - thanks for that, will check in the daylight.
Do you have any idea how important it is, or even how it came off??

BMW_Belgier · 11-15-2012, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jwzimm

Looks like it is supposed to go to the Intake Air Temp Sensor on the passenger side of the engine. There is a little retainer you need to unclip from the connector and then clip back over the sensor and connector. Take a look at the photos below...

Good job

Did you find it Dark?

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-15-2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW_Belgier

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwzimm

Looks like it is supposed to go to the Intake Air Temp Sensor on the passenger side of the engine. There is a little retainer you need to unclip from the connector and then clip back over the sensor and connector. Take a look at the photos below...

Good job

Did you find it Dark?

Even Dark can't find it in the dark- will wait until morning

jwzimm · 11-15-2012, 06:14 PM

It is right there on the front of the engine. Took me 10 seconds to find it. I expect it is pretty important (why would BMW put useless sensors on?

) A flashlight and 2 minutes and it will be hooked up.

BMW_Belgier · 11-15-2012, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Even Dark can't find it in the dark- will wait until morning

Keep us posted

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-15-2012, 06:54 PM

OK mystery solved. This oil catch can is coming off ASAP. The reason that plug is hanging is because my genius Indy shop swapped my OEM part with the OCC parts. The OEM part is shown in the last 2 pics. See the pictures for the story unfolding. Son of a BITCH. Anyone local to the central NJ area that can put this all back to stock? I tried "reversing" the OCC install instructions to no avail today.
How important is that plug anyway that they would completely bypass the design of it in the OCC parts???
Special thanks to jwzimm, for pointing out this ridiculous design flaw. Unbelievable.

BMW_Belgier · 11-15-2012, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

OK mystery solved. This oil catch can is coming off ASAP. The reason that plug is hanging is because my genius Indy shop swapped my OEM part with the OCC parts. The OEM part is shown in the last 2 pics. See the pictures for the story unfolding. Son of a BITCH. Anyone local to the central NJ area that can put this all back to stock? I tried "reversing" the OCC install instructions to no avail today.
How important is that plug anyway that they would completely bypass the design of it in the OCC parts???
Special thanks to jwzimm, for pointing out this ridiculous design flaw. Unbelievable.

Man, that sucks...

Maybe they had to bypass it so the OCC can be filled...

I don't get it with that OCC. I know what it does but why is that thing so hugly difficult to install, even changing OEM parts as seen above...

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-15-2012, 07:05 PM

Yea, I don't get it either, but I'm about the "get it out" from under my hood and into the recycling bin

As CombatNinja mentioned, it really isn't even needed for the N55.

If anyone local to me has put in and removed any of these things, please help me out, as I would hate to run all the way the hell out to Fair Lawn or somewhere just to "reverse" this shit show.

Joe- · 11-15-2012, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Yea, I don't get it either, but I'm about the "get it out" from under my hood and into the recycling bin

As CombatNinja mentioned, it really isn't even needed for the N55.

If anyone local to me has put in and removed any of these things, please help me out, as I would hate to run all the way the hell out to Fair Lawn or somewhere just to "reverse" this shit show.

What I would like to know is why they just decided to by pass it, why didn't they just tap the lines so that the OCC would run along with it.

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Turb0Surge Lieutenant Colonel 91 Rep 1,555 Posts Drives: BLACK e90 335i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lincoln, CA iTrader: (0)	I don't know for sure if it is, but on my n54 the crankshaft sensor looks EXACTLY like that. I had to replace it and it plugs in facing upward (like under the engine cover) to the best of my recollection. Without that sensor, or with a faulty one; the car runs in limp mode and throws a CEL. __________________
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BMW_Belgier Lieutenant Colonel 99 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: E92 335xi n55 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	I have a good tip for you: Stay out of the motor bay What were you doing today? First i read something about two torx falling down and now this... I don't know what it is... It would make me a bit worried... Anybody help for this poor guy!!! __________________ BEFORE: 130i N52 (2006-2011) NOW: 335xi N55 (2011- )
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	HAHA yea, was feeling adventurous today Belgier! It was just dangling there guys, it's an N55. The car APPEARS to be running fine as is. I will look for a part number now Joe.
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	OK think I got it Joe: looks like 872 406-501 What now? Attached Images
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BMW_Belgier Lieutenant Colonel 99 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: E92 335xi n55 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	This cable looks as something important... Did you just start your engine or did you drive around with it? WOT? Did you try realoem with that number? I would check my engine bay but it's 00.36 AM here, dark, and my car is outside... __________________ BEFORE: 130i N52 (2006-2011) NOW: 335xi N55 (2011- )
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	You're not kidding bro it's a bit unsettling here as well
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jwzimm Colonel 687 Rep 2,770 Posts Drives: '16 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (17)	Looks like it is supposed to go to the Intake Air Temp Sensor on the passenger side of the engine. There is a little retainer you need to unclip from the connector and then clip back over the sensor and connector. Take a look at the photos below... Attached Images
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jwzimm Colonel 687 Rep 2,770 Posts Drives: '16 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (17)	It is right there on the front of the engine. Took me 10 seconds to find it. I expect it is pretty important (why would BMW put useless sensors on? ) A flashlight and 2 minutes and it will be hooked up.
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	OK mystery solved. This oil catch can is coming off ASAP. The reason that plug is hanging is because my genius Indy shop swapped my OEM part with the OCC parts. The OEM part is shown in the last 2 pics. See the pictures for the story unfolding. Son of a BITCH. Anyone local to the central NJ area that can put this all back to stock? I tried "reversing" the OCC install instructions to no avail today. How important is that plug anyway that they would completely bypass the design of it in the OCC parts??? Special thanks to jwzimm, for pointing out this ridiculous design flaw. Unbelievable. Attached Images
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Yea, I don't get it either, but I'm about the "get it out" from under my hood and into the recycling bin As CombatNinja mentioned, it really isn't even needed for the N55. If anyone local to me has put in and removed any of these things, please help me out, as I would hate to run all the way the hell out to Fair Lawn or somewhere just to "reverse" this shit show.
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