I just noticed an unconnected wire (with a green connector of some type, labeled part # BMW 6 773 555) hanging behind my right rear wheel. I notice that it is a wire that doesn't exist on the other side. Anyone have any idea what it is, whether it should be connected, and if so, where and how to connect it?

Is my ex-wife trying to do me in?

Thanks!!!

-R

 

I searched realem.com and did not find that part number. The site does have the R56 listed though.

Guess I'm not much help.

http://realoem.com/bmw/partxref.do?p...3555&showus=on

 

That connects to the optional MINI-branded Mr. Fusion.









Sorry - I don't have a clue.

 

Is there another forum where I should post this, with more mechanic types? If not, I guess I call the service dept at my dealership tomorrow. If they ask me to bring it in, that won't happen for a while though - very busy and lots of traveling the next few weeks.

Thanks for any help.

- R

 

When you say behind the wheel do you mean back at the bumper? The wheelwell should have liner. If the wire's sticking out from behind that liner, it could be the side marker lamp. Test that by turning on your parking lights, confirming the front side markers are lit, and then check your rear side markers.

Do you have rear foglight(s)? Is your car a Cooper or Cooper S? On the Cooper with a rear foglight, there's a single red lamp in the center of the bumper down low. On the MCS, there are two lamps, one on each side. If you have rear fogs, there will be a separate toggle switch in the center console for it. If you've got the toggle, try turning on lights first and then trying it. If you don't see the red lamp(s) in the rear bumper, then the car is likely prewired for rear fogs, but not having spec'ed them, you're left with a spare plug on your wiring harness.

 

Could it be the brake pad wear sensor wire?

 

That's a good guess. I did notice the brake wear sensor on the left hand rear last time I was under there on my creeper. Does MINI have one sensor on every wheel or one on a single front and one on a single back?

 

What is the color of the wire? A picture of the wire and the connector would help.