Spare connectors under steering column

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DanYelSun

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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!
 

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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
 
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;

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There is one on Ebay for £8.25 delivered if yours is missing.. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-E85-CHIME-GONG-8360995/263495295927?epid=1123030593&hash=item3d598b23b7:g:XPIAAOSwh-1W5~i2

Mike
 
I'm sure only one connection is for the Reverse Gear selection "gong". Not sure what the other two are for?
 
kis said:
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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From memory, removing the single white connector disadles the "gong"

Mike
 
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.
 
dunks said:
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.

Mike
 
Ducklakeview said:
dunks said:
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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By 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
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I think if you've got a continuous beep it's identifying an issue with your PDC system.

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.
 
Roundozo said:
Ducklakeview said:
dunks said:
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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By 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
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I think if you've got a continuous beep it's identifying an issue with your PDC system.

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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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 reverse :D


Mike
 
Will need to check that when in the car tonight as for the life of me now can't remember! :scratchhead:

Was sure it's silent and beeps when I get near. Then continuous been when I'm fecking close to an object.
 
Third post down mentions the constant beep issue with the 3 series.

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=1155674
 
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. :)
 
buzyg said:
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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Yes, although we have gone slightly off topic from the OP.
 
Ducklakeview said:
Roundozo said:
Ducklakeview said:
By 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
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I think if you've got a continuous beep it's identifying an issue with your PDC system.

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.
Click to expand...

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 reverse :D


Mike
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I think we're going to need a poll here, where's Marlon when you need him? Been out to my car. Popped it in reverse with nothing behind me, silence. As I get near to objects it starts to beep. The beeps increase in speed as you get closer until your so close you get a continuous beep.

I stand by my original comment that if you have a constant beep when in reverse, even with nothing behind you then you have an error in the system. It's how the E46 system worked. If yours does this Mike, I'd say you've got an error (maybe one dead sensor). It's to warn you that it might not be functioning correctly. Have a Google.
 
The Z4 from the factory has the "reverse warning" enabled, ie the tone as soon as you put it into reverse. This then swaps for the intermittent beeps when the parking sensors get in range of an object, progressing to faster beeps and a final continuous one.

Mike
 
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