Assistance to Identify a connection?

[Joseph~]

Located an unplugged connector between the coolant tank and the left fender. coming off a large bundle of wires. Looked around have not located where it goes or what it is for. Checked with a volt meter there is power on one pin when the car is running. Look like is has not been plugged for some time in as the inside socket pin area is very dirty.

Car is a 1991 325iX


(Click photo to enlarge)

Any Idea?

Thank You

Joseph

[spdracrm3]

you'll find many dis-connected connectors thruout the car harness , many are for options in different markets . so if you find its dirty inside and looks like its never been connected that option isnt on your car

that being said i think that connector was for the auxillary oil tank (stored and extra 1-2qts and added automatically when oil level sensor indicated oil level was down) a Euro option

[nando]

Yeah, its an extra plug. I have it too.

[Nisse Järnet]

Mine is blue :)

[Dirty325ix]

Damn I wish I had that option that's cool... kinda waste of space..but cool

[Joseph~]

...SNIP...
"that being said i think that connector was for the auxillary oil tank (stored and extra 1-2qts and added automatically when oil level sensor indicated oil level was down) a Euro option"

spdracrm3, would you have any information on this option?

I ask, as looked in realoem under the euro model and did not locate.

This is an interesting option.

Joseph

[spdracrm3]

wish i'd save the pics now

well i have never seen it in person but did see pics from someone trying to figure out what it was about 6 months ago but dont remember which digest that was on ,i will search around a bit but dont hold your breath

its a black plastic container with a bright orange cap that ties into the dipstick tube.

[GT BMW E30]

a picture should be in the rare parts thread.

[spdracrm3]

found it
OEM Oil level Matic

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?p=1562909&highlight=engine+oil#post1562909

[Joseph~]

found it
OEM Oil level Matic
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...il#post1562909

spdracrm3 Thank You for the lead.

The photo's below I copied the location from two of the postings











From a postings dated 06-21-2010 on e30tech.com

http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95107

...."original Oil level Matic for an E30 318i M10".....

This would be an interesting option / item to locate and install.

Joseph

[The Dark Side of Will]

Doesn't look like it would fit an IX strut tower right, and obviously wants to occupy the same space as the coolant bottle.

BMW was very reluctant to change their wiring harnesses.