The complete automotive resource for buyers, sellers, and owners like you.
Car, Truck and SUV Forums at Roadfly
+ Bentley Forums
+ BMW Forums
+ Cadillac Forums
+ Chevrolet Forums
+ Ferrari Forums
+ Jaguar Forums
+ Lamborghini Forums
+ Lotus Forums
+ Mercedes-Benz Forums
+ Maserati Forums
+ MINI Forums
+ Porsche Forums
+ General Discussion
+ Marketplace Forums
Battery Disconnect Switch (archive)
[ Follow Ups ] [ 7-series (E32) Message Board ] [ Msg. Board FAQ ]
Posted by gale on January 06, 2001 at 19:24:29:

Did you know that all of our cars came from the factory with a battery disconnect switch? Ref. the "Service Booklet" addendum to the owner's manual (pg. 6 in mine) under "Pre-Delivery Inspection". The last item under "Body" is: "Remove battery disconnect switch". It would be located behind that mystery cover (Bentley's pg. 020-15) in the right-rear footwell below the seat cushion where the negative lead from the battery is grounded.

Does anyone know more about it? Would it work for a permanent install (voltage drop, amperage, etc.)? My local dealer said they're all sent back to BMW & their parts dept. computer was down & couldn't pull up part no. & price info. I suppose an aftermarket switch would work o.k. but the factory original would be an elegant solution. It would be great to flip a switch for resetting the check engine light or for parking the car for prolonged periods, without having to pop the rear seat bottom out, especially for those with
heated/power rear seats. Would even make a good anti-theft device, all except for having to re-enter radio code/stations, & obc stuff.

gale
92 735i
143k

Follow Ups:


[ Follow Ups ] [ 7-series (E32) Message Board ] [ Msg. Board FAQ ]
Questions, comments, or problems, please visit the Roadfly help desk.
Roadfly.com Logo © 1997 - 2009 Jump Internet Inc. All rights reserved.