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Plugged opening on the dash - What's it for?

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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 09:30 AM
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Plugged opening on the dash - What's it for?
There is a plugged hole on the dash of my '09 clubman S. What is, or in my case, was it used for?



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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 10:07 AM
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The plug is replaced with a solar sensor if you have auto heat/ac controls. It's supposed to help the system maintain a consistent cabin temperature.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 11:32 AM
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The plug is replaced with a solar sensor if you have auto heat/ac controls. It's supposed to help the system maintain a consistent cabin temperature.

Hmmmm... but I do have auto heat/ac controls!
 
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 11:41 AM
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I have the auto AC too and I also have that plug.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 12:40 PM
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I think it is this: http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...41&hg=64&fg=45



Maybe it only looks like a rubber plug. The wiring diagrams show a sensor at that location for auto heat/ac. You could pry it up and see if it has connectors on the other side.
 
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I thought that was the sensor for the auto-dimming rearview mirror. I have kind of a glass bubble in that slot...
 
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Isn't that where the turn signal fluid goes?!
 
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Isn't that where the turn signal fluid goes?!
 
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