[1PolarBear1]

I bought a 328XI (2007 model year) at auction, it came with a few parts casually tossed in the truck, as all good cars do. Included in the truck puzzle was the cabin air filter bracket (the black shelf spanning the engine bay). However, I don't know where this little connector goes. There's no obvious place, and it's on the driver side of the engine bay, so it's not the air temperature sensor, which is on the passenger side of the same bracket. Any thoughts?

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by 1PolarBear1

I bought a 328XI (2007 model year) at auction, it came with a few parts casually tossed in the truck, as all good cars do. Included in the truck puzzle was the cabin air filter bracket (the black shelf spanning the engine bay). However, I don't know where this little connector goes. There's no obvious place, and it's on the driver side of the engine bay, so it's not the air temperature sensor, which is on the passenger side of the same bracket. Any thoughts?

It's the wiring for an alarm. If you get an alarm the hood switch plugs in right there.

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1487

[1PolarBear1]

Thanks, if I don't add an alarm, can I just tape it with electrical tape to keep the dirt out and call it a day?

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by 1PolarBear1

Thanks, if I don't add an alarm, can I just tape it with electrical tape to keep the dirt out and call it a day?

It should have a dummy plug in it as a dust-cover. If it doesn't, yeah, that's fine. When PO was messing with the cowl they probably undid the tape holding. IIRC it is bundled up along the side of the fender and not on the cowl. But wherever it's convenient, just keep it out of the way.

[lowrydr310]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

It should have a dummy plug in it as a dust-cover. If it doesn't, yeah, that's fine. When PO was messing with the cowl they probably undid the tape holding. IIRC it is bundled up along the side of the fender and not on the cowl. But wherever it's convenient, just keep it out of the way.

Man that kit isn't available any more. I'm going to look out for the individual parts next time I'm at the salvage yard!

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by lowrydr310

Man that kit isn't available any more. I'm going to look out for the individual parts next time I'm at the salvage yard!

The parts are pretty cheap on ebay. I did ebay/FCP/wrecker to assemble an entire one. Still not coded, but the flashing light is cool!

[lowrydr310]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

The parts are pretty cheap on ebay. I did ebay/FCP/wrecker to assemble an entire one. Still not coded, but the flashing light is cool!

I don't care about the alarm as much as I want audible feedback when I lock the doors. The pre-LCI E93 rest turn signal bulbs are barely visible at night let alone daytime.

[ctuna]

Cars up until 2009 had pre wiring for options.
If the options are not installed the connectors will genrally
be wrapped in Felt. There are some that are not like
the shipping cable next to the battery.