Help identify two prong wire terminal - front bumper

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  • Stapes
    Advanced Member
    • Feb 2015
    • 117

    #1

    Help identify two prong wire terminal - front bumper

    I recently upgraded from the DB to euro bumper and came across this two prong terminal on each side of the car right next to the terminals for the marker and fog lights. I don't know if I'm missing a connection or if they are there as part of the standard harness build. I looked through various forum threads including the BMW electric trouble shooting manual but could not find an answer. The two wires going to the terminal are Brown and Grey/Green.

    Here are a couple of shots. I'm hoping somebody is more familiar with this. The three prong terminal is the one for the marker/city lights.

    Thanks for your help.

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  • TobyB
    R3V Elite
    • Oct 2011
    • 5181

    #2
    What is the build date of the car?

    t
    now, sometimes I just mess with people. It's more entertaining that way. george graves

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    • Stapes
      Advanced Member
      • Feb 2015
      • 117

      #3
      Originally posted by TobyB
      What is the build date of the car?

      t
      9/85

      Thanks

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      • FAs
        Member
        • Jun 2011
        • 95

        #4
        I believe, the terminal on the right is the outside temperature connection.

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        • superj
          Grease Monkey
          • Feb 2006
          • 397

          #5
          Maybe, on a euro car, one is the side marker that is in the fender

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          • TobyB
            R3V Elite
            • Oct 2011
            • 5181

            #6
            Yeah, looking at the 86 etk, grey/yel is LH marker light hot....

            t
            now, sometimes I just mess with people. It's more entertaining that way. george graves

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            • Stapes
              Advanced Member
              • Feb 2015
              • 117

              #7
              You're correct they are the terminals for the marker lights. I totally forgot that when I removed the DB bumper, there were side markers on the side bumper plastic trims. Same terminal type is used for the rear bumper side markers.

              What a rookie oversight :-)

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