So after doing the M50 swap in a late model e30 (1991) i went to replicate on a 1985 e30. Now that its coming to wiring i don't see how the connector is going to plug into the 1985 im not seeing one in the fuse box. after some research im seeing the fuse boxes are different. Can i swap out for a late model fuse box? any links or advice to steer me in the right direction?
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Are you talking about the round c101 plug?
Early cars don't have that plug, there is a rectangle connector on the fender side of the fuse-box, that what you'll need to make an adapter for, that is what I did, no problems -
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This is what it looks like on e30s 83-late 85, 86 went to a round c101Comment
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If you would like an adapter, I can get one made for you. I have those connectors in stock, so you don't have to send me yours.Comment
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I think this connector is the same as the E21. I have the same issue but I believe wiring is quite simple. Biggest problems are when there are differences due to year and accesoires.
This is what i gathered so far, don't take my word for it because mine isn't done yet.
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the connector for a e21 is roughly the same shape but they are not the sameComment
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E21 is different. You might be thinking of the e28Comment
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