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Rg21044 · 08-07-2014, 10:05 PM

Can anyone help me to identify this wire/plug that comes from behind the firewall into the glove box. It looks like it is most likely for a phone, but I wondered if it could be leftover from some modification done by the previous owner. I have only had the car a few weeks. It is a 2007 335i. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Dark_Knight_335 · 08-07-2014, 10:10 PM

IPhone auxiliary cable (albeit for an old 3/4/4S)

Rg21044 · 08-07-2014, 10:15 PM

Should I/ how can I get rid of it?

Dark_Knight_335 · 08-07-2014, 10:21 PM

Great question...it's hard wired into the car past the glove box I assume?

sjf430 · 08-07-2014, 10:46 PM

U must really hate apple lol

Rg21044 · 08-07-2014, 10:51 PM

Not really. I have an iPad. I just don't like random cords leftover from obsolete electronics. I'm OCD like that.

Bob Shiftright · 08-07-2014, 11:02 PM

The Evil Previous Owner might have tapped into the fuse panel to power the iPhone. The fuse panel is located behind the glovebox (see the owner's manual).

I tend to use the cigar lighter circuit for stuff like that, but to each his own. I'd follow the cable to its power source, and disconnect it.

Rg21044 · 08-07-2014, 11:04 PM

Thanks Bob. I'll give it a try.

NormE91 · 08-08-2014, 06:00 AM

It looks like the old dealer installed ipod adaptor. I had it on my e46 and it worked pretty well. Get an old 40 gig ipod off ebay for $30, load it up with music and leave it in your glovebox. You can control it through your steering wheel or radio.

Rg21044 · 08-08-2014, 08:21 AM

Thanks Norm. That's a good idea.

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Rg21044 Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 238 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: East coast USA iTrader: (0)	Calling all experts and detectives Can anyone help me to identify this wire/plug that comes from behind the firewall into the glove box. It looks like it is most likely for a phone, but I wondered if it could be leftover from some modification done by the previous owner. I have only had the car a few weeks. It is a 2007 335i. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1115 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	IPhone auxiliary cable (albeit for an old 3/4/4S)
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Rg21044 Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 238 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: East coast USA iTrader: (0)	Should I/ how can I get rid of it?
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1115 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Great question...it's hard wired into the car past the glove box I assume?
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sjf430 Lieutenant 13 Rep 474 Posts Drives: BMW e92 325i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	U must really hate apple lol
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08-07-2014, 10:51 PM	#6
Rg21044 Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 238 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: East coast USA iTrader: (0)	Not really. I have an iPad. I just don't like random cords leftover from obsolete electronics. I'm OCD like that.
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08-07-2014, 11:02 PM	#7
Bob Shiftright Save The Manuals! 64 Rep 491 Posts Drives: E91 Schleppwagen Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: PRNJ iTrader: (0)	The Evil Previous Owner might have tapped into the fuse panel to power the iPhone. The fuse panel is located behind the glovebox (see the owner's manual). I tend to use the cigar lighter circuit for stuff like that, but to each his own. I'd follow the cable to its power source, and disconnect it. __________________ 2008 E91 36K, 6-speed, RWD, Alpine, Terra, Xenons, ZSP, ZCW, ZPP, PDC, CA, alarm, M shifter and M brake handle, Euro rear fog light switch, Euro aspheric mirrors, rear power outlets, Euro split armrest, Lidatek, remote V-1, Cocomats, beach sand, $10 clutch stop mod. 1998 Volvo V70T5 226K, 5-speed, original clutch (third clutch pedal!), aspheric driver's mirror, E-code headlights, IPD sway bar, strut tower brace & skidplate.
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Rg21044 Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 238 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: East coast USA iTrader: (0)	Thanks Bob. I'll give it a try.
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08-08-2014, 06:00 AM	#9
NormE91 Captain 18 Rep 629 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328xi Touring Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	It looks like the old dealer installed ipod adaptor. I had it on my e46 and it worked pretty well. Get an old 40 gig ipod off ebay for $30, load it up with music and leave it in your glovebox. You can control it through your steering wheel or radio.
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08-08-2014, 08:21 AM	#10
Rg21044 Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 238 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: East coast USA iTrader: (0)	Thanks Norm. That's a good idea.
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