Weird connector behind lower front grill

pepparkvarn · 06-17-2023, 05:07 PM

Hi!

So i bought my 2021 330e G21 M a couple of months ago, but been wondering for a while now what this connector might be for.
It sits right behind the lower front grill on the left hand side. The connector has 2 wires running to it, 1 red + 1 black. I dont understand either why it has a bag over the connector?

Any ideas what this could be for? Any tips or insights would be appreciated.

MJBO · 06-17-2023, 06:09 PM

I would assume it’s for a feature your car lacks, like adaptive cruise or a front facing camera. It certainly shouldn’t be hanging down though.

pepparkvarn · 06-18-2023, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJBO

I would assume it’s for a feature your car lacks, like adaptive cruise or a front facing camera. It certainly shouldn’t be hanging down though.

I have the S5AU driving assistance package with ACC so thats not it, but the front camera was a good guess. I'll try to do some research. Thanks

jab23 · 06-18-2023, 07:35 AM

Engine block heater?

DanG · 06-18-2023, 08:40 AM

The plastic bag though is really strange. I wonder if the dealer removed something to fix another car and forgot to replace it.

chassis · 06-18-2023, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pepparkvarn

Hi!

So i bought my 2021 330e G21 M a couple of months ago, but been wondering for a while now what this connector might be for.
It sits right behind the lower front grill on the left hand side. The connector has 2 wires running to it, 1 red + 1 black. I dont understand either why it has a bag over the connector?

Any ideas what this could be for? Any tips or insights would be appreciated.

Cut the cable tie and remove the bag, then post another photo clearly showing the connector on the end of the cable.

pepparkvarn · 06-19-2023, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jab23

Engine block heater?

I dont think so, the high voltage battery can probably heat up the engine

pepparkvarn · 06-19-2023, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chassis

Cut the cable tie and remove the bag, then post another photo clearly showing the connector on the end of the cable.

I'll do that and I'll visit the dealer as well see what they got to say but that's gonna take time

DomMuc · 06-19-2023, 02:40 AM

does not look like a oem bmw wiring set...

pepparkvarn · 06-19-2023, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DomMuc

does not look like a oem bmw wiring set...

Looking around online found another one with the same thing. Plastic bag over some connector

Xolinlevh · 06-19-2023, 09:26 AM

Could it be some part not installed with the supply chain shortage?

DomMuc · 06-19-2023, 10:01 AM

BMW would never put a Connector in a bag... air will condese and fill the bag with water ( as it is in your pic) water at a connector will create electrical issues... so bmw/ a pro mechanic will never do this..

chassis · 06-19-2023, 10:28 AM

Seeing as how you are in a cold climate and the photo shows a thick red cable, block heater seems a reasonable guess. Are these diesel or gasoline cars you have posted photos of?

pepparkvarn · 06-19-2023, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chassis

Seeing as how you are in a cold climate and the photo shows a thick red cable, block heater seems a reasonable guess. Are these diesel or gasoline cars you have posted photos of?

Mine has a gasoline engine, don't know about the blue one i posted but probably gasoline as well

06-17-2023, 05:07 PM	#1
pepparkvarn New Member 6 Rep 19 Posts Drives: BMW 330e G21 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	Weird connector behind lower front grill Hi! So i bought my 2021 330e G21 M a couple of months ago, but been wondering for a while now what this connector might be for. It sits right behind the lower front grill on the left hand side. The connector has 2 wires running to it, 1 red + 1 black. I dont understand either why it has a bag over the connector? Any ideas what this could be for? Any tips or insights would be appreciated. Attached Images
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

06-17-2023, 06:09 PM	#2
MJBO Major 2616 Rep 1,459 Posts Drives: 2023 G81 M3 Touring Join Date: May 2012 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 23 BMW M3 Touring [0.00] 22 Toyota LC 300 [0.00]	I would assume it’s for a feature your car lacks, like adaptive cruise or a front facing camera. It certainly shouldn’t be hanging down though.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-18-2023, 07:35 AM	#4
jab23 First Lieutenant 224 Rep 375 Posts Drives: 2017 X5M Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: MA iTrader: (1)	Engine block heater?
	Appreciate 1 Rux643.50 Quote

06-18-2023, 08:40 AM	#5
DanG Major General 10661 Rep 6,937 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [7.68]	The plastic bag though is really strange. I wonder if the dealer removed something to fix another car and forgot to replace it. __________________ BMWCCA member Puget Sound Chapter
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-19-2023, 02:40 AM	#9
DomMuc First Lieutenant 506 Rep 389 Posts Drives: G87 M2 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Munich iTrader: (0)	does not look like a oem bmw wiring set...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-19-2023, 09:26 AM	#11
Xolinlevh First Lieutenant 175 Rep 303 Posts Drives: F15 35d Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Twin Cities, MN iTrader: (0)	Could it be some part not installed with the supply chain shortage?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-19-2023, 10:01 AM	#12
DomMuc First Lieutenant 506 Rep 389 Posts Drives: G87 M2 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Munich iTrader: (0)	BMW would never put a Connector in a bag... air will condese and fill the bag with water ( as it is in your pic) water at a connector will create electrical issues... so bmw/ a pro mechanic will never do this..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-19-2023, 10:28 AM	#13
chassis Colonel 6553 Rep 2,311 Posts Drives: 9Y0 Cayenne S Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Einbahnstraße iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 Porsche Cayenne S [7.69]	Seeing as how you are in a cold climate and the photo shows a thick red cable, block heater seems a reasonable guess. Are these diesel or gasoline cars you have posted photos of?
	Appreciate 0 Quote