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Old 03-16-2010, 06:25 PM
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What is this connector?

I've had a look to real OEM but can't find the part for my E53 3.0I: I have a connector located on the rear downside of the crankcase, just below where the engine joins the transmission, just above the swaybar. It brings 2 small wires only, which pass very close to the front driveshaft. Does someone knows what is this connector by any chance?
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Old 03-16-2010, 06:54 PM
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Probably a spare part. Just yank it off, I'm sure it's not important.
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Old 03-16-2010, 06:57 PM
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Probably a spare part. Just yank it off, I'm sure it's not important.
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Old 03-16-2010, 07:41 PM
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You could be right as one of the wires has been broken by the front drive shaft and nothing happened for the moment... However I really would like to know what it is for... please....
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Old 03-16-2010, 08:36 PM
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Hey I'm just joking around. Sorry I can't be of more help. Snap a pic and someone will probably be able to id it.

Otherwise definitely get rid of it, as it's definitely excess weight and more than likely killing your mpg average.
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Old 03-18-2010, 02:51 PM
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So, here are the pictures. As said previously the connector is located at the rear/down end of the crankcase, just above the front swaybar. Its wire runs very close to the front drive shaft.

(yes I know that I have an oil leak to repair, this is the reason I'm asking what this connector is for! )
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Old 03-18-2010, 02:53 PM
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Look like oil level sensor.
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