2013 X6M wheel well gizmo

ep99 · 09-15-2012, 05:12 PM

Hi, just noticed under both my front wheel wells...there is some kind of electronic gizmo with wirings exposed to the open without any weather protection.
See attached pictures.

The service person at the dealership said its normal.

I am wondering how it would survive the Winter element...anyone got an idea?
Is this normal as design or bad workmanship?

thanks

ifly · 09-15-2012, 08:44 PM

Totally normal. Survived my last 3 Colorado winters no probs.

bulldog_yyc · 09-16-2012, 09:47 AM

I guess its normal? but I would be asking the same question, it looks pretty exposed!

mrmomo313 · 09-17-2012, 04:27 PM

BMW has done extensive cold climate testing before putting this car on the market, they wouldnt leave it like that unless it could survive the elements. It'll be fine!

Phipsibear42 · 09-17-2012, 05:04 PM

Yea, it's fine. If you are realy conscerned, just keep an eye on it to make sure salt and grime don't get caked on the wires. Mine has survived NJ winters for 3 years lol still works just fine.

ep99 · 09-17-2012, 07:29 PM

Thanks guys...not that I don't trust good old German engineering.

Will keep an eye on it through this winter.

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ep99 Second Lieutenant 41 Rep 200 Posts Drives: 2024 M4 Competition xDrive Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	2013 X6M wheel well gizmo Hi, just noticed under both my front wheel wells...there is some kind of electronic gizmo with wirings exposed to the open without any weather protection. See attached pictures. The service person at the dealership said its normal. I am wondering how it would survive the Winter element...anyone got an idea? Is this normal as design or bad workmanship? thanks Attached Images Last edited by ep99; 09-15-2012 at 06:21 PM.. Reason: typo
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ifly Cruising! 7 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 2017 X5M Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	Totally normal. Survived my last 3 Colorado winters no probs.
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bulldog_yyc Major General 130 Rep 5,040 Posts Drives: GT3RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: probably work iTrader: (28)	I guess its normal? but I would be asking the same question, it looks pretty exposed!
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mrmomo313 Captain 57 Rep 691 Posts Drives: M6 Gran Coupe Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	BMW has done extensive cold climate testing before putting this car on the market, they wouldnt leave it like that unless it could survive the elements. It'll be fine!
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Phipsibear42 Private First Class 25 Rep 193 Posts Drives: 2010 X5M Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Nissan Pathfinder [0.00] 2014 BMW X3 [0.00] 2014 BMW X3 M-Sport [0.00] 2010.5 BMW X5M [10.00] 2005 Nissan XTerra ... [6.00]	Yea, it's fine. If you are realy conscerned, just keep an eye on it to make sure salt and grime don't get caked on the wires. Mine has survived NJ winters for 3 years lol still works just fine. __________________ MORE SPEED PLZ
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ep99 Second Lieutenant 41 Rep 200 Posts Drives: 2024 M4 Competition xDrive Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys...not that I don't trust good old German engineering. Will keep an eye on it through this winter.
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