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      01-09-2014, 03:44 PM   #1
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Need help finding bolt for negative battery terminal - 2011 E92

I was installing a new amp and when i went to reattach the negative battery cable, I over-torqued the nut and sheared off the head of the bolt. BMW wants $500 for an entirely new cable assembly. Not sure how exactly to describe it, but all I need is the little bolt that has the kind of "V" shaped base that clamps down the negative terminal when you tighten it. I think you guys know what I mean

Anyone know where I can get that specific part? I found somewhere online that there was a VW part # that worked, I ordered it and the base is a slightly different shape, doesn't work. Thanks for any help!
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      01-09-2014, 06:08 PM   #2
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Get a pic up so we could see xactly what you are referring to. More help shall arrive that way.
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      01-09-2014, 07:33 PM   #3
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Realoem.com for a part number OR try your luck at Home Depot or Menards
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      01-09-2014, 08:19 PM   #4
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looked at mine but couldn't tell if it attached to cable-
its on the bottom) ,, is the bolt attached to cable clamp?
if it is attached just cut and drill a hole for a new bolt
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      01-09-2014, 09:08 PM   #5
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Sounds like a job for a Dremel tool...
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      01-10-2014, 04:00 PM   #6
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Thanks everyone, it looks exactly like this bolt:


It's not attached to the cable, so no dremel required. If I had the correct bolt, all I need to do is put it in and tighten it down.
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I looked at realOEM, there is no separate bolt shown for the IBS/Neg cable. I suggest taking the bolt to the dealer and see what they can do for you.
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      01-12-2014, 11:21 AM   #8
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I have one I'll sell...I keep it as a spare just in case...pm an offer
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      01-12-2014, 12:30 PM   #9
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Sorry for old tread. But did not get to many posts under search that this tip fit in.

BMW only sell the whole negativ cable with the T-bolt included

VW part nr 6X0915138 works like a charm. Just fitted one to my -06 E90
(For a $ extra you get the appropriate nut and washer also.)
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Sorry for old tread. But did not get to many posts under search that this tip fit in.

BMW only sell the whole negativ cable with the T-bolt included

VW part nr 6X0915138 works like a charm. Just fitted one to my -06 E90
(For a $ extra you get the appropriate nut and washer also.)
Thank you so much! Just ordered the T bolt on amazon, but couldn't find it anywhere else. Hope it works.
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