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      08-30-2022, 08:38 AM   #7
nearwater4me
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Originally Posted by moonluv810 View Post
Just wondering why you wouldn't connect directly to the battery in the trunk and keep the connector tucked in under the floorboard when not in use.
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Originally Posted by GixY2K View Post
I believe I read/heard that they rather have you connect inside the engine bay so that the circuit can go through a form of ecu as a safety net in case of someone causing a reverse polarity or something stupid like that, while keeping your electronics (which is now, arguably 99% of a BMW) safe.
It's probably the IBS (Intelligent Battery Sensor) they're referring to.
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