electrical and ignition Orange Electrical Cap

[MikeD]

Anyone know where I can buy one of these orange electrical cap/cover?  I have check several sources with no luck.

 

[M3M3]

that is the diagnostic port cover.  i thought they were NLA.

[MikeD]

Thanks.  Yes, I am finding that out.  I have checked everywhere.  I posted in the parts wanted section also so maybe someone will have a used one for sale.

[scotthiggins]

Try La Jolla BMW in San Diego ,CA 858-488-1555 . This shop has never failed me in finding NLA hard to find parts.  

[MikeD]

Appreciate the tip.

[OriginalOwner]

 www.2002AD.com  in Pomona ..... they have tons of used parts for the 2002.

 

Cheers,

 

Carl

Edited October 22, 2013 by OriginalOwner

[John_in_VA]

I got one years ago from Rob at http://2002haus.com/

Another option - contact shermanmartinez (username) on this forum - he seems to have at least one of everything!

[MikeD]

Thanks John.

[bill.in.mt]

I have one. $5 plus postage?

[John_in_VA]

I have one. $5 plus postage?

That's a fair price. Jump on it, Mike!

[Beaner7102]

Part number for future reference is #12 12 1 353 222 - Cover Lid.

As mentioned part is NLA.

 

HTH Beaner7102

[MikeD]

I have one. $5 plus postage?

Bill..I will take it.  Send me your email address....thanks.

[couttsdesign]

For the non-purist, is that diagnostic port useful at all??  I would like to delete it entirely.  Would there be any negative consequences in deleting this port?

[John_in_VA]

For the non-purist, is that diagnostic port useful at all??  I would like to delete it entirely.  Would there be any negative consequences in deleting this port?

You can use it for remote starting when tuning the car, as well as tach/dwell with PatAllen's tune box.  Otherwise, no problem removing it.

 

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/topic/145021-tune-box-3rd-run/

Edited October 22, 2013 by John_in_VA

[peterschop]

My electric fuel pump is powered from the box. I also use it for a remote starter when I tune the engine. I'm itching to pull the trigger to buy a Pat Allen Tune Box but would have to rewire fuel pump before using.

 

I would not want it pulled from my car, but then again, I still have my wisdom teeth because they ain't bothering anything.