Can someone enlighten me what is this port for on my 50i Msport....??

perry8912 · 04-07-2018, 09:29 PM

Please see the picture below, I just found out this extra port beside the parking sensor in the front. I can't find anything on the build sheet or VIN# search.

My guess would be a block heater or an external battery charger, But with what cable? Someone please advise.

Thanks

Slickrick2 · 04-07-2018, 09:44 PM

Looks like it's an aftermarket setup. Don't know what for though.

CeeTeeX5 · 04-07-2018, 09:55 PM

Looks like it might be for one of the DEFA charging or heater kits.

Port looks similar.

http://old.defa.com/en/automotive/wa...argerkit_1204/

perry8912 · 04-07-2018, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CeeTeeX5

Looks like it might be for one of the DEFA charging or heater kits.

Port looks similar.

http://old.defa.com/en/automotive/wa...argerkit_1204/

Hmm...Interesting. I'll look into this, but I can't seem to find anything under the hood. Any way to see if that really charged the battery?

CeeTeeX5 · 04-07-2018, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by perry8912

Hmm...Interesting. I'll look into this, but I can't seem to find anything under the hood. Any way to see if that really charged the battery?

Here’s a shot in the dark but might work. Maybe check battery voltage and see what it’s at, then plug in a charging cable to the port and check voltage again. Should go up if it’s charging.

theove · 04-08-2018, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by perry8912

Please see the picture below, I just found out this extra port beside the parking sensor in the front. I can't find anything on the build sheet or VIN# search.

My guess would be a block heater or an external battery charger, But with what cable? Someone please advise.

Thanks

I think also a pre heater.

redline9001 · 04-08-2018, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by perry8912

Please see the picture below, I just found out this extra port beside the parking sensor in the front. I can't find anything on the build sheet or VIN# search.

My guess would be a block heater or an external battery charger, But with what cable? Someone please advise.

Thanks

It’s a battery charger, all x5 in Calgary get them installed. There should be a box in the cargo area under the floor with the cable to plug it in.

It’s aftermarket that the Calgary dealers install in all x5s.

perry8912 · 04-08-2018, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by redline9001

It’s a battery charger, all x5 in Calgary get them installed. There should be a box in the cargo area under the floor with the cable to plug it in.

It’s aftermarket that the Calgary dealers install in all x5s.

Thanks bro, that helps a lot. Have you tried it before? I didn't know our dealer has such a good heart to help us prevent the damn cold weather...

redline9001 · 04-08-2018, 10:57 PM

Yes I have used it a lot, the x5 can sit for days in the winter, that is hard on the battery.

That don’t have that good of heart you paid for it.... but it cuts down on the complaints they get when you get a low battery warning.

Winboy · 04-09-2018, 01:37 PM

http://bmwwidget.ca/Battery.aspx

https://www.defa.com/electrical-preheating/

It's not always pre heat and battery tender. It could be any option you choose.

$800 Canadian plus tax installed at dealer.

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Slickrick2 Lieutenant 211 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 2018-X5M-BLK Sapphire Edition Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	Looks like it's an aftermarket setup. Don't know what for though. __________________ 2018 X5M- Black Sapphire Edition
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CeeTeeX5 Major 936 Rep 1,180 Posts Drives: 2018 X5 xDrive35i M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Issaquah, WA iTrader: (0)	Looks like it might be for one of the DEFA charging or heater kits. Port looks similar. http://old.defa.com/en/automotive/wa...argerkit_1204/ __________________ 2018 X5 35i M-Sport Dinan Stage 1 Tuner M-Perf Exhaust and lip Wheels: Winter - 469m; Summer - Vossen CV7 22s 2018 X1 28i M-Sport
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redline9001 Captain 223 Rep 979 Posts Drives: E92 M3, F15 X5, G14 F150 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Calgary, Canada iTrader: (0)	Yes I have used it a lot, the x5 can sit for days in the winter, that is hard on the battery. That don’t have that good of heart you paid for it.... but it cuts down on the complaints they get when you get a low battery warning. __________________ 2011 E92 M3 \| JEREZ BLACK \| EXTENDED BAMBOO NOVILLO \| EXECUTIVE PKG \| M-DRIVE \| EDC \| M-DCT MODS \| KW S/O \| HRE P40SC \| Akra Evo \|ESS Akra Tune \| ESS DCT tune \| BMC drop in \| StopTech Trophies \| TMS Pulley \| LUX V3 \| BE Bearings and BE ARP rod bolts
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Winboy New Member 12 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Winnipeg Canada iTrader: (0)	Here are the details of the system you might have. http://bmwwidget.ca/Battery.aspx https://www.defa.com/electrical-preheating/ It's not always pre heat and battery tender. It could be any option you choose. $800 Canadian plus tax installed at dealer.
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Can someone enlighten me what is this port for on my 50i Msport....??