Broke large ECU connector during V2 installation

e90AW335i · 12-23-2007, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sniz

good luck getting the piece, whatever you do don't give them your VIN.

+1

BoostedBMW · 12-23-2007, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Hokie 335i

How much was shipping and did they require a VIN? If I knew this was the same as the 330i part I could just have my buddy get it at our local BMW parts department. May be easier.

I think shipping was around 7 dollars or so. They don't require a vin #, but they ask for it to confirm that whatever parts you order will fit your car. So if you are really anal you don't have to give it to them, but I don't think that they are asking for it to hold it against you, they just want to sell parts, they can care less what you do to your car.

Hokie 335i · 12-23-2007, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by fotios330i

hmm..I guess we'll see tomorrow. I did it all online. I didnt even realize they were the same number.now Im confused.

I'm like 90% sure it's the part number listed for the 330i. The DME looks exactly the same and they are 44 and 26 pin connectors just like the 335i. I think realoem is just missing the part numbers for the 335i. That's the part I'd order. The only real way to check I guess is to go out to your car and pull out one of the connectors and see if the number matches what realoem shows.

FotiosF90M5 · 12-23-2007, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Hokie 335i

I really don't think that's the part number, it's just a placeholder. This is what I found when I did a search for that part on realoem: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partsearc...3&mospid=49550

bastards?

FotiosF90M5 · 12-23-2007, 03:58 PM

I guess I am mildly retarded. I ordered the one for the 330i. worth the chance.If not I lost 2.00

Hokie 335i · 12-23-2007, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by fotios330i

I guess I am mildly retarded. I ordered the one for the 330i. worth the chance.If not I lost 2.00

So you canceled the one for the $10 part I guess?

Let me know when it arrives. If it's the right part I'll go ahead and order the large connector for myself.

getInline · 12-23-2007, 07:15 PM

If you ever get stuck and they require a VIN just grab one off of Autotrader.com or Ebay from a vehicle that is the same year/model! I'm sure if the guy at the parts counter is required to get one to fill in an order field he isn't going to be a detective about it.

FotiosF90M5 · 12-23-2007, 07:17 PM

good point. I was thinking of going to the dealer and getting a vin from one of the cars. your idea is much easier.

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getInline Lieutenant 13 Rep 412 Posts Drives: 2008 335 Coupe, c32 AMG Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Parts Unknown iTrader: (1)	If you ever get stuck and they require a VIN just grab one off of Autotrader.com or Ebay from a vehicle that is the same year/model! I'm sure if the guy at the parts counter is required to get one to fill in an order field he isn't going to be a detective about it.
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FotiosF90M5 ///M Specialist South Shore BMW 801 Rep 7,109 Posts Drives: 2021 M5 Comp BHG/Silverstone Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Shore, MA iTrader: (62)	good point. I was thinking of going to the dealer and getting a vin from one of the cars. your idea is much easier. __________________ 2021 M5 COMPETITION LCI Brands Hatch Gray on SIlverstone, carbon roof, comp wheels, Mperf splitter, carbon pro spoiler, carbon diffuser , carbon paddles, executive pkg. Dinan HAS, RaceChip, dinan spacers, FC stud kit, etc
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