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  • Codym42
    Mod Crazy
    • Mar 2013
    • 611

    #1

    What is this wire for?

    Was replacing the blower fan and noticed this wire was unplugged. I connected it back and it didn't seem to make any difference. So now I'm wondering what its for. See attached pic. Click image for larger version

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    '90 325i - 5 speed coupe
    '05 330ci 6MT ZHP
  • twistednut
    Wrencher
    • Nov 2007
    • 272

    #2
    Unplug it. It is for m42's that don't have a catalytic converter.
    what you did to this car is like getting a supermodel naked and willing to do anything you please. now here you are faced with ths once in a lifetime opportunity and then you squander it by making her fuck you in the butt with a 24" strap on. you are a sad, silly little boy.

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    • Codym42
      Mod Crazy
      • Mar 2013
      • 611

      #3
      That was quick. Thank you!!!
      '90 325i - 5 speed coupe
      '05 330ci 6MT ZHP

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      • bmwman91
        No R3VLimiter
        • Oct 2004
        • 3128

        #4
        Yup, you don't want that connected.

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        • jrobie79
          R3VLimited
          • Mar 2006
          • 2521

          #5
          oh man that damn wire....i wonder how many people who aren't on here or m42club.com got rid of their cars because of that being connected haha
          1991 318is --- currently not road worthy
          1991 318i ---- 308K - retired

          Originally posted by RickSloan
          so if you didnt get it like that did you glue fuzzy oil to the entire thing?

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          • Codym42
            Mod Crazy
            • Mar 2013
            • 611

            #6
            What exactly happens with it connected? I only had my engine running for a minute or so with it connected but I didn't notice anything different
            '90 325i - 5 speed coupe
            '05 330ci 6MT ZHP

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            • Boris3
              E30 Addict
              • Apr 2007
              • 438

              #7
              Results in starting and rough running issues, especially with restarts after the engine has been run for a while/warmed up.
              1990 325i: slippery slope from DD/DE car to SE30/ITS
              1991 318is: raw DD
              2004 330i zhp: civilized daily driver

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              • grc
                Noobie
                • Dec 2010
                • 22

                #8
                You guys have no idea how much I love you right now

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                • Rainydays
                  Advanced Member
                  • Jun 2013
                  • 145

                  #9
                  Read this, went to to my car at 2 AM, "yup it's plugged in." Unplugged it and it seems to idle a bit smoother now. Gonna have to drive it for a while to see how big of a difference it makes.

                  I've never heard of this wire till just now and you guys saved me a lot of trouble. Seriously, thank you.

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                  • M3s14
                    Noobie
                    • Jan 2014
                    • 34

                    #10
                    I knew this topic would be about this wire / plug...
                    Everything has been said, I will just add this picture, check bottom left

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                    • benz-tech
                      Grease Monkey
                      • Jan 2011
                      • 337

                      #11
                      Originally posted by M3s14
                      I knew this topic would be about this wire / plug...
                      Everything has been said, I will just add this picture, check bottom left
                      Ditto. I knew from the title what the OP was talking about before seeing the pic.
                      You say "Where are your other two cylinders?"
                      I say "Where's your other camshaft?"
                      Frankenmotor: if an M42, M44, M20, S50, and S52 were to have a kid.

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                      • bmwman91
                        No R3VLimiter
                        • Oct 2004
                        • 3128

                        #12
                        Got you all beat. I knew what the OP was going to ask before he posted the thread.

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                        • sfinsf
                          Wrencher
                          • Dec 2011
                          • 246

                          #13
                          LOL!! The love is strong here!!

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                          • Threehz
                            E30 Fanatic
                            • Oct 2011
                            • 1480

                            #14
                            CUT THE RED WIRE!!!

                            The most classic M42 question. When in doubt, pull it out.
                            Different strokes for different folks.

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                            • JNSmith1717
                              Noobie
                              • Oct 2014
                              • 35

                              #15
                              Hhmm had a weird feeling to look into this thread, sure enough mines plug in too

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