Hello! I just bought a 2010 Mini Cooper and it’s my first one, so everything is pretty much new to me.
The car was pre-owned and there are some things that I’d like to take off that the previous owner had added and I was looking for some help.

First off, there is a cable coming from the inside of the headliner. It hangs right next to the mirror and looks like those internet cable I have at home. I haven’t really explored it or tried pulling at it. I’m afraid I might damage something.

Does anyone know what this cable is for and if it’s a part of the car? Also, was it additional to something that the previous owner may have had and can I remove it?

It really bothers me and I’d like to remove it. If someone can guide me on how to do this, that would be great! I’m pretty sure it will come out with me just pulling at it, but I want to be sure.

Secondly, the car has an XM radio console that the previous owner had also “installed.” I don’t see any cables coming from the unit to the headliner, so I didn’t know if either of these two things are connected.

Please see the attached pictures for reference.

I’d appreciate any help! Thanks

 

Only thing I can think of is maybe a Sat Nav system that they had connected in. I also have a '10 (mine is an MC) but I have no wires or anything like that in the headliner. As for help, I wish I could, but I am fairly new to these fun cars myself.

 

99% chance it is for a Radar Detector. This is a a very common location for one and that is a common power etc cable for many of the higher end units these days.

Also none of the OEM cables have that type of end on them.

Just stuff it back up under the head liner and dont worry about it.

see above comments

looks like a very clean install of the XM and I would bet all the wiring is well hidden behind the Dash Panels.

Seriously doubt that the XM and the wire above the mirror are connected as the XM does not use that type of cable for power or antenna connections.

The XM probably uses the OEM Sat Antenna in the roof and connects to the Sat Rcvr cable down under the passenger seat.

 

+1 on radar detector power cord.

Dave

 

It is the Valentine1 power cord, a phone RJ11 plug. That's exactly where mine is.

 

Also by looking at that. The ScanGuage II also uses that cord. Is there anything plugged into the OBDII port or a cord near there as well?

 

Yesterday, I removed the XM radio. It had nothing to do with the "cable"
I'm pretty sure you guys are right about the radar detector. Having the cable just hanging there makes me want to put it to use.
Can you guys recommend a good radar detector unit that will fit that cable?
Thanks for the help.

 

V1! Pricey but good.

 

http://www.valentine1.com/

Dave

 

v1