What is this??

Badperfection · 02-09-2011, 11:44 AM

Found this wire, bare and all. Behind the wheel. Front Driver Side, What is it? lol

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Heres the cable that seems to be rubbing against the tire? im not sure.

Kevin@AKMotorwerk · 02-09-2011, 11:45 AM

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Found this wire, bare and all. Behind the wheel. Front Driver Side, What is it? lol

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wires go to the front auto level sensor mounted on the lower arm, and to the abs sensor

Kevin@AKMotorwerk · 02-09-2011, 11:50 AM

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Auto level sensor? why would they have a cable like that just hanging?

it shouldnt be hanging, it should go into that box, and have a big barrel style connector on it, one end goes to the car, the other to the sensor, maybe you ran something over and ripped it off somehow?

Badperfection · 02-09-2011, 11:53 AM

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it shouldnt be hanging, it should go into that box, and have a big barrel style connector on it, one end goes to the car, the other to the sensor, maybe you ran something over and ripped it off somehow?

no i havent ran over anything.

RFGuy_KCCO · 02-09-2011, 12:01 PM

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no i havent ran over anything.

Well, that isn't how that looks from the factory, so something has happened to it since new.

Badperfection · 02-09-2011, 12:06 PM

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Well, that isn't how that looks from the factory, so something has happened to it since new.

Nope, I've driven over snow... no potholes... been taking it easy on her.

Kevin@AKMotorwerk · 02-09-2011, 12:15 PM

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The wire that looks like something has rubbed into it... its tight... and not under the car, its on the side inner wall. Its not hanging under my car... so looks like a factory defect?

can you get any better pics? maybe with that box open?

Kevin@AKMotorwerk · 02-09-2011, 12:54 PM

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Heres the cable that seems to be rubbing against the tire? im not sure.

that is very weird that your tire is hitting that, it doesnt look like the actual wire is exposed in the picture, just the tape covering that covers the wires.

do you have stock rims on this car?

Badperfection · 02-09-2011, 01:06 PM

the sport package came with 18in wheels, the wheels look like they came from a stock 335coupe the 5 star

persian54 · 02-09-2011, 01:16 PM

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the sport package came with 18in wheels, the wheels look like they came from a stock 335coupe the 5 star

so 189s

take it to the dealer?

Badperfection · 02-09-2011, 03:16 PM

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Well, that isn't how that looks from the factory, so something has happened to it since new.

do you mind taking a photo of your car so I can see the difference?

mike-y · 02-10-2011, 03:15 PM

one of those wires coming from the box is for the brake sensor. did you check to make sure the other end hasn't fallen out of the brake caliper?

Badperfection · 02-10-2011, 06:47 PM

Nope havent checked that, but its kinda sad to see the wires like this, they are out and anything can mess them up. Anyone have a photo of their lil box in the wheel well?

Juiced46 · 02-10-2011, 07:45 PM

To me it doesnt look like anything is rubbing that wire, just a poor tape job on that wire. Its not bare by any means, just no tape in that spot. It actually looks like 99.9% of all the others Ive seen. There is NO way the tire is rubbing that. If the tire was hitting that wire, you would have some serious issues, and the tire would be hitting the innner frame in that spot. Plus its normal to have dirt inside of that small black box. That just houses the cables for the brake sensor and ABS sensor.

Badperfection · 02-10-2011, 08:13 PM

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To me it doesnt look like anything is rubbing that wire, just a poor tape job on that wire. Its not bare by any means, just no tape in that spot. It actually looks like 99.9% of all the others Ive seen. There is NO way the tire is rubbing that. If the tire was hitting that wire, you would have some serious issues, and the tire would be hitting the innner frame in that spot. Plus its normal to have dirt inside of that small black box. That just houses the cables for the brake sensor and ABS sensor.

Thank you for that information, why would BMW think they need so much extra cable that they need to roll it up?

Juiced46 · 02-10-2011, 08:18 PM

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Thank you for that information, why would BMW think they need so much extra cable that they need to roll it up?

Good question, I have no idea lol The only thing I can think of they may use that same harness on other models or the same model with different options ie. non XI or XI etc where it may need a different length.

M5007 · 02-10-2011, 08:40 PM

looks like the brake sensors in the pictures. whoever changed your brakes last did not do it properly .

Badperfection · 02-10-2011, 08:43 PM

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looks like the brake sensors in the pictures. whoever changed your brakes last did not do it properly .

The car is brand new... car hasn't been in for service yet

Badperfection · 02-10-2011, 08:46 PM

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Good question, I have no idea lol The only thing I can think of they may use that same harness on other models or the same model with different options ie. non XI or XI etc where it may need a different length.

Thank you!!

glad its not a defect.

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Badperfection Q Rico 14 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 2011 328Xic Mineral White Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	What is this?? Found this wire, bare and all. Behind the wheel. Front Driver Side, What is it? lol Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us Heres the cable that seems to be rubbing against the tire? im not sure. __________________ 2011 328Xi Coupe w/ Sport Package-Cold Weather Package-Nav-Dakota/Bamboo Last edited by Badperfection; 02-09-2011 at 12:42 PM.. Reason: Updated the photos
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Badperfection Q Rico 14 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 2011 328Xic Mineral White Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	the sport package came with 18in wheels, the wheels look like they came from a stock 335coupe the 5 star __________________ 2011 328Xi Coupe w/ Sport Package-Cold Weather Package-Nav-Dakota/Bamboo
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mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	one of those wires coming from the box is for the brake sensor. did you check to make sure the other end hasn't fallen out of the brake caliper?
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Badperfection Q Rico 14 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 2011 328Xic Mineral White Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	Nope havent checked that, but its kinda sad to see the wires like this, they are out and anything can mess them up. Anyone have a photo of their lil box in the wheel well? __________________ 2011 328Xi Coupe w/ Sport Package-Cold Weather Package-Nav-Dakota/Bamboo
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Juiced46 Major 74 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: 03 Turbo Cobra, 2011 335xi Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wallingford CT iTrader: (3)	To me it doesnt look like anything is rubbing that wire, just a poor tape job on that wire. Its not bare by any means, just no tape in that spot. It actually looks like 99.9% of all the others Ive seen. There is NO way the tire is rubbing that. If the tire was hitting that wire, you would have some serious issues, and the tire would be hitting the innner frame in that spot. Plus its normal to have dirt inside of that small black box. That just houses the cables for the brake sensor and ABS sensor.
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M5007 Major 71 Rep 1,410 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 Competition Package Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	looks like the brake sensors in the pictures. whoever changed your brakes last did not do it properly . __________________
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