E93 unit in boot

Filbert · 06-13-2018, 11:32 AM

Hi guys,

Have had my E93 for 5 days now, and loving it! Could someone please advise what this unit is in the boot?

Also, what are the unused connectors for?

Lastly, I am getting very poor FM reception, where is the aerial for FM in an E93 and where does it plug in to? Are there any options for improving the signal?

Thanks!

david in germany · 06-13-2018, 11:59 AM

Combox telematics

PhilipUK · 06-23-2018, 02:37 PM

The unused connections are for the USB socket in the centre armrest (6FL) and (I think) for the Sirius module for our friends across the pond. Don't know whether it's also used for DAB in the UK?

Are you sure that the FM issue is down to the aerial? Many FM reception issues are down to poorly shielded cables being used to power a dashcam or phone or similar. Also, do you have a 12v to USB converter in either of your cigarette lighter sockets? They can be very "noisy" electrically, especially the cheaper ones.

ptpending · 06-23-2018, 03:42 PM

e93 antenna is quite complicated because it switches from one to another when roof opened and closed
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...ystems/1tsyLOg
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...ystems/1yoevwp
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...ystems/1z9PSq4

Otherwise · 07-31-2018, 09:34 AM

Hello, I’m puzzled by almost same thing, I’ve got unused plug under left storage compartment in the boot , anybody knows what’s for?

david in germany · 07-31-2018, 10:07 AM

fiberoptics (MOST) for cd changer, I think there should also be another plug too

ctuna · 07-31-2018, 04:58 PM

The e93 has two sets of FM aerials one for when the top is down and
another for when the top is up.
As pt explained.

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Filbert New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: E93 330d M Sport Auto Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: London iTrader: (0)	E93 unit in boot - what is it? Hi guys, Have had my E93 for 5 days now, and loving it! Could someone please advise what this unit is in the boot? Also, what are the unused connectors for? Lastly, I am getting very poor FM reception, where is the aerial for FM in an E93 and where does it plug in to? Are there any options for improving the signal? Thanks!
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PhilipUK Going topless 32 Rep 84 Posts Drives: E93 335i, MX-5, RCZ R Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 Mazda MX-5 Spo ... [0.00] 2011 BMW E93 335i [0.00]	The unused connections are for the USB socket in the centre armrest (6FL) and (I think) for the Sirius module for our friends across the pond. Don't know whether it's also used for DAB in the UK? Are you sure that the FM issue is down to the aerial? Many FM reception issues are down to poorly shielded cables being used to power a dashcam or phone or similar. Also, do you have a 12v to USB converter in either of your cigarette lighter sockets? They can be very "noisy" electrically, especially the cheaper ones. __________________ -- Philip
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ptpending Colonel 456 Rep 2,747 Posts Drives: e91 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Poland iTrader: (1)	e93 antenna is quite complicated because it switches from one to another when roof opened and closed https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...ystems/1tsyLOg https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...ystems/1yoevwp https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...ystems/1z9PSq4 __________________ E81 2007 130i 6cylinder Montego blue Retrofits: Harman Kardon, High-beam assistant, Removable tow hitch. Auto-dim folding exterior mirrors. Lumbar support. Perfomance Brakes.
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Otherwise Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: Bmw e90 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Birmingham iTrader: (0)	Boot plug Hello, I’m puzzled by almost same thing, I’ve got unused plug under left storage compartment in the boot , anybody knows what’s for? Attached Images Last edited by Otherwise; 07-31-2018 at 12:10 PM..
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david in germany Lieutenant Colonel 729 Rep 1,815 Posts Drives: 118i, 335i and 328i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mannheim Germany iTrader: (2)	fiberoptics (MOST) for cd changer, I think there should also be another plug too __________________ 2009 118i Monaco Blue "Maximillion" 2009 335i Saphire Black M Sport "Leopold" Cobb stage 2 aggressive tune, Mishimoto FMIC, Cobb charge pipe, Cobb catted down pipes, Forge diverter valves, BMS inlets and DCI, Cyba scoops and M Individual Audio retrofit and M3 gauge cluster retrofit. 2011 328i Titan Silver M Sport "Franzel" <--Wife's car
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,101 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	The e93 has two sets of FM aerials one for when the top is down and another for when the top is up. As pt explained.
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