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Old 08-27-2008, 03:02 PM
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Question resistor at door
does anyone know what the multipin socket in the drivers footwell on the door frame behind a 3"x3" removable door does. there is a plug with a singlr resistor in it and can't remember if it was plugged in or not...thanks
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Old 08-27-2008, 05:25 PM
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Mine is labeled (molded in) "OBD", so I assume that this is the OnBoard Diagnostic port, which is a standard port for checking diagnostics. In the US, it is even used for pollution checks at inspection!
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do you know why it has a resistor across a couple of terminals.It's in the cover for the port
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Old 08-27-2008, 07:15 PM
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That is the OBDII socket. I was told the resistor was there so when you pull the cover off it tells the computors to talk to the testers. Frankly, I find it makes not a damn difference either way... nothing to worry about. Maybe next time the FSE is at the dealer, I'll ask him. Because Nobody has been able to tell me a real reason... and thats at the dealer!
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Nice one thanks just got my x3 so been poking about everywhere.....
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