I've been trying to remove every squeak and rattle form the Z4 recently. The dash had a few creaks so I took it apart and taped up all the areas where plastic contacts plastic with sticky back felt.
I took the clocks out because I noticed a slight noise, and discovered this.
Does anyone know what it is? I'm guessing some sort of GPS tracker?
Pretty sure its not factory due to the duck tape securing the wiring. It doesn't have any makings or part number on it.
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strange device found behind clocks
- Nick9one1
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strange device found behind clocks
Yup thatโs what it is, follow the cables back and youโll find the main unit.
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- Nick9one1
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Thanks. I'll trace the wires back and remove.
I was tempted to cut it out when I found it but wasn't sure if it would disable the car!
I was tempted to cut it out when I found it but wasn't sure if it would disable the car!
Z4 35i Space Gray, Red Leather
Stepped Intercooler
De-Cat Downpipes
HKS SSQV
MHD 98RON Stage 2+
395 BHP
Stepped Intercooler
De-Cat Downpipes
HKS SSQV
MHD 98RON Stage 2+
395 BHP
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strange device found behind clocks
If you can find out which company had the tracker contract, you could probably re-activate it.
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- Nick9one1
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strange device found behind clocks
That's not a bad idea. The main box possibly has more info on it.
Z4 35i Space Gray, Red Leather
Stepped Intercooler
De-Cat Downpipes
HKS SSQV
MHD 98RON Stage 2+
395 BHP
Stepped Intercooler
De-Cat Downpipes
HKS SSQV
MHD 98RON Stage 2+
395 BHP
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strange device found behind clocks
It could reduce your insurance.
Ask the previous owner/seller?
Ask the previous owner/seller?
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Yes thats a good call
Z4 35i Space Gray, Red Leather
Stepped Intercooler
De-Cat Downpipes
HKS SSQV
MHD 98RON Stage 2+
395 BHP
Stepped Intercooler
De-Cat Downpipes
HKS SSQV
MHD 98RON Stage 2+
395 BHP