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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 06:28 PM
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What's This Wire?

So I replaced my bumper today - looks awesome - can't wait to do more!

When I was doing the install though, I noticed a wire poking out the front of the car on the drivers side...it was black with maybe a half dozen smaller colored wires inside. I've circled the the wire in the closeup, and then on the zoom-out for some context. Are G's prewired for the adaptive cruise control or something? It's a 2008 G37S, by the way

Anyone have a clue as to what it's for?

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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 02:13 PM
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I'm guessing it's part of the park assist sonar...
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 02:15 PM
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08 doesn't have park assist

Was the car bought used?
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 02:17 PM
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Obvious question is... Where does it go to?
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 02:30 PM
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By looking at the pic it looks like its an aftermarket wire.
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 03:07 PM
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I don't have that wire, where can I get it?












.......................j/k!!
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by breftayka
Obvious question is... Where does it go to?
Can't trace it ...
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Weiboy718
08 doesn't have park assist

Was the car bought used?
Yes, the car was used. Don't see anything inside the car that it'd go to...
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 03:26 PM
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Perhaps the built in radar/laser wiring that the previous owner didn't feel like taking out?
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 04:37 PM
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I bet if you follow the wire it'll lead you somewhere or something hidden. That wire looks totally outta place and stock wires doesn't look like that.
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