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Spare connectors under steering column
Hi guys,
Hope you can help?
Had the lower steering column trim off to adjust the play in the steering and found these spare connectors coming from the same part of the loom as the footwell light, any ideas what they are for?
Many thanks!
Hope you can help?
Had the lower steering column trim off to adjust the play in the steering and found these spare connectors coming from the same part of the loom as the footwell light, any ideas what they are for?
Many thanks!
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Has the buzzer that is located in that trim for lights on or keys in the ignition been removed or unplug? Many find it annoying and either unplug it or completely remove it
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As above, they are from the beeper/buzzer that give lights on warning, reverse parking beeps and a few others, some owners remove one of the plugs to stop the annoying continuous beep when you put it in reverse, whilst allowing the parking sensors to still function.
It looks like this, and is fitted into the plastic tray above the pedals;
There is one on Ebay for £8.25 delivered if yours is missing.. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-E85-C ... Swh-1W5~i2
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It looks like this, and is fitted into the plastic tray above the pedals;
There is one on Ebay for £8.25 delivered if yours is missing.. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-E85-C ... Swh-1W5~i2
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I'm sure only one connection is for the Reverse Gear selection "gong". Not sure what the other two are for?
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Should the car make a noise whilst in reverse? I've got rear parking sensors, and there's only a beeping noise when near something, but apart from that everything is quiet when in reverse. It's an automatic, if that makes any difference.
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Mine is auto too. By default, when you put it into reverse, there is an (annoying) continuous sound, which IMO detracts from the parking sensor sound, so people turn it off by disconnecting the lead. It you drop the trim panel (3 x philips No2 screws) you'll probably notice the pulled out plug if yours isn't doing this.
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I think if you've got a continuous beep it's identifying an issue with your PDC system.Ducklakeview wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2018 4:14 pmBy default, when you put it into reverse, there is an (annoying) continuous beep, which IMO detracts from the parking sensor sound, so people turn it off by disconnecting the lead. It you drop the trim panel (3 x philips No2 screws) you'll probably notice the pulled out plug if yours isn't doing this.
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Mine does not do a continuous beep but starts beeping when near objects. My "gong" device is all plugged in a functioning. I.e when the lights are left on etc.
I remember in the E46 a continuous beep when reverse is engaged is to signal a problem with your parking sensors. Presumably it's the same for the zed.
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P.s had the panel off the other day and checked she's all plugged in.
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No, not at all. The continuous sound will be interrupted by beeping as you get near to things. I think it's to remind our "American" friends that they are actually in reverseRoundozo wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2018 4:17 pmI think if you've got a continuous beep it's identifying an issue with your PDC system.Ducklakeview wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2018 4:14 pmBy default, when you put it into reverse, there is an (annoying) continuous beep, which IMO detracts from the parking sensor sound, so people turn it off by disconnecting the lead. It you drop the trim panel (3 x philips No2 screws) you'll probably notice the pulled out plug if yours isn't doing this.
Mike
Mine does not do a continuous beep but starts beeping when near objects. My "gong" device is all plugged in a functioning. I.e when the lights are left on etc.
I remember in the E46 a continuous beep when reverse is engaged is to signal a problem with your parking sensors. Presumably it's the same for the zed.
Mike
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Will need to check that when in the car tonight as for the life of me now can't remember!
Was sure it's silent and beeps when I get near. Then continuous been when I'm fecking close to an object.
Was sure it's silent and beeps when I get near. Then continuous been when I'm fecking close to an object.
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Third post down mentions the constant beep issue with the 3 series.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=1155674
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=1155674
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I assume we are only talking about cars with reversing sensors here? Never heard any sort of electronic sound , when I put mine into reverse.
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Ah, I'm glad the previous owner must have unplugged it then
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Yes, although we have gone slightly off topic from the OP.
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