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I'd not attach the battery cut off switch either, just sit it somewhere out of the way, under the cargo cover.
I know its much cheaper to just buy the switch adn then let the purchaser get their own cabling to make the switch/wiring, but it looks so nice as it shows in the OP's pic and then its all done for you. no more messin around.

Just ordered 2, So I'll try to remember to check back and let you know how the install goes too.
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Got the switch today





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Old 06-23-2013, 05:25 PM
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Got some time to earlier today so finally installed the cutoff switch

here is what our factory negative terminal looks like



this is what the hella negative terminal looks like


they look exactly alike
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Where did you put the disconnect pin?
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lay of the land


General idea



wrapped the old terminal it in tape just in case it moves so there will be no accidents


tucked the negative terminal on the north east corner of the battery
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compressor back on


no kinks


spare wheel back on and final resting place of the switch





prognosis - the wire is a little short to get creative with the switch. My preference was to install the switch on the trunk left storage door (where the changer is) so its truly convenient. however this might have some issues because of the distance the ground will have to travel to the battery. For now the key is tucked in the spare wheel and is convenient enough. now all I have to do is pull the cover and turn - battery off

I apologize for the pics. but it gives you the general idea
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Pictures are just fine. Thanks for posting the install. Good work!
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forgot to mention: the light trifecta went on - DSC, ABS, and brake. Read through bluebee's thread (from Bimmerfest) that this usually happens when the battery is disconnected. drove it down the driveway and turned the wheel left to right and -poof- lights are gone
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I SO WANT! Does anyone know what the BMW part number is by any chance? Or is that ebay seller the only source for this. I could have used this switch yesterday.

OP - Thanks for posting this.
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