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    Mystery wire

    So I'm cleaning out my battery box yesterday (I know, I know, call it preventative maintenance) and when putting things back together I noticed this day going plug. Its hanging down from under the trunk liner. if I reach back under the trunk liner just sneaks into a wiring bundle. I got the battery hooked back up and everything, lights and whatnot works fine. Any thoughts? I'm thinking maybe for an option not installed. Thanks Steve.



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    That plug is for shipment from Germany, something to do with reducing the parasitic draws on the battery while on the ship transiting the Atlantic Ocean. As part of the prep for delivery, the dealer removes the piece that was connected to the positive terminal and to that connector but that wiring harness stays installed in the car.

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    Bruce, you're so damn smart... I guess its true what they say.... Age begets wisdom...

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    Quote Originally Posted by JupiterBMW View Post
    ... I still dream about your car on occasion...
    Yeah, I also have had the pleasure of driving Steve's ZHP beast Beautiful car for sure!


    Not surprised that Bruce would have the answer to Steve's question

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    Quote Originally Posted by JupiterBMW View Post
    I guess its true what they say.... Age begets wisdom...
    More like water running over a rock, eventually it'll cut a groove in it. When you get to my old age, there's been enough info tossed at this block head that some it is bound to stick...

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    Quote Originally Posted by BCS_ZHP View Post
    That plug is for shipment from Germany, something to do with reducing the parasitic draws on the battery while on the ship transiting the Atlantic Ocean. As part of the prep for delivery, the dealer removes the piece that was connected to the positive terminal and to that connector but that wiring harness stays installed in the car.
    I think there's another mystery wire under the back seat that is also related to this.
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    There is one under the armrest, as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Avetiso View Post
    There is one under the armrest, as well.
    Armrest? What's it look like

    Also, I agree with Bruce about he wire in the trunk/under the rear seat for shipping purposes

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hermes View Post
    Armrest? What's it look like

    Also, I agree with Bruce about he wire in the trunk/under the rear seat for shipping purposes
    I forget... Just some sort of plug that's tucked within some thick insulation.

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