exposed wiring loom

mecheng77 · 01-23-2023, 06:31 AM

Maybe you guys can help, it would be appreciated.

I purchased a 2014 M235i, it drives so amazing, more on that in another post.
When I went to pickup the car I noticed fibreglass insulation near the firewall in both the drivers and passenger side, near the drain. They removed some but once I removed the covers there was more
It was very difficult to remove but once I did I inspected the wiring for any knicks and did not see any. I noticed the wiring loom rubber terminates a few inches from the firewall and there is just thin coated wires but they are not in a loom. Some of them
Are at the bottom near the drain.
Is this normal. Can someone please inspect because I can take back the car. There is a cover on each side that is removed easily with a 10mm. It seems deliberate but I’m a bit surprised the wiring isn’t protected. There is no red codes in ISTA and the car drives fine. Thank you

DanG · 01-23-2023, 09:24 AM

Wrong forum. Maybe the administrator can move the thread for you.

mecheng77 · 01-23-2023, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DanG

Wrong forum. Maybe the administrator can move the thread for you.

I was hoping to get some
Additional responses as the cars are similar

///393 · 01-23-2023, 09:55 AM

Without pulling the cover after a quick glance under the hood I can tell you my M2 has exposed wiring near where it terminates into connectors on the cold (driver) side of the engine. The wiring on the driver side that is exposed is covered with wire loom but about 4-5in is exposed.

I wouldn’t be overly concerned. Go drive it and enjoy.

mecheng77 · 01-23-2023, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by wilson kop

Without pulling the cover after a quick glance under the hood I can tell you my M2 has exposed wiring near where it terminates into connectors on the cold (driver) side of the engine. The wiring on the driver side that is exposed is covered with wire loom but about 4-5in is exposed.

I wouldn’t be overly concerned. Go drive it and enjoy.

It drives amazing but once I saw all the nesting material I became concerned.

///393 · 01-23-2023, 10:15 AM

Pics of the “fiberglass insulation” you referenced? Like, Home Depot insulation? That sounds hilarious and sketchy if so.

mecheng77 · 01-23-2023, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by wilson kop

Pics of the “fiberglass insulation” you referenced? Like, Home Depot insulation? That sounds hilarious and sketchy if so.

Yes fibreglass insulation, some
Rodent carried it in.

///393 · 01-23-2023, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mecheng77

Yes fibreglass insulation, some
Rodent carried it in.

That blows but it’s shockingly common. If all systems are functional and you don’t see any damage with a visual I say keep it and let it ride. Maybe do some detailing though while you’re in there

m2ss · 01-23-2023, 11:03 AM

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mecheng77 · 01-23-2023, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by m2ss

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Originally Posted by m2ss

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Instead of fear mongering, maybe do your research or keep quiet.

It appears normal

exposed wiring loom, normal? https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1986865

DanG · 01-23-2023, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mecheng77

Instead of fear mongering, maybe do your research or keep quiet.

It appears normal

exposed wiring loom, normal? https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1986865

Looks like it was also posted in the correct forum and answered.

m2ss · 01-23-2023, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mecheng77

Instead of fear mongering, maybe do your research or keep quiet.

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///393 · 01-23-2023, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DanG

Looks like it was also posted in the correct forum and answered.

Wouldn’t want to get in the way of all your quality posts.

OP has nearly the same engine and these boards are dead save for your fluff. Go police your neighborhood on Nextdoor and lay off him. Add value or keep it movin.

DanG · 01-24-2023, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by wilson kop

Wouldn’t want to get in the way of all your quality posts.

OP has nearly the same engine and these boards are dead save for your fluff. Go police your neighborhood on Nextdoor and lay off him. Add value or keep it movin.

Let’s be nice here. I didn’t say anything derogatory about the op and your answer is just totally uncalled for.

///393 · 01-24-2023, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DanG

Let’s be nice here. I didn’t say anything derogatory about the op and your answer is just totally uncalled for.

Pearl clutching confirms Nextdoor suspicions. Thanks again for your contribution here and elsewhere. Valuable stuff.

mecheng77 · 01-24-2023, 12:05 PM

I'm curious if the M2 wires are exposed without a wiring loom near the drain as well?

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///393 Captain 829 Rep 647 Posts Drives: X6 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Without pulling the cover after a quick glance under the hood I can tell you my M2 has exposed wiring near where it terminates into connectors on the cold (driver) side of the engine. The wiring on the driver side that is exposed is covered with wire loom but about 4-5in is exposed. I wouldn’t be overly concerned. Go drive it and enjoy.
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