What is this part and why is it so hot to touch?
| 09-20-2022, 10:32 AM | #1 |
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What is this part and why is it so hot to touch?
I recently had my front windshield replaced due to rock damage, and when I got it back, the housing around the rearview mirror area was rattling. I noticed some broken clips in the car so I figured they just botched putting the cover back on. I took it off and found a different piece was rattling. I outlined it in red. But it's very hot to touch. Just curious what it is. Something to do with a safety feature like lane departure? I guess that's why the housing has vents in it. I'll take it to the dealer obviously, but was just curious.
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| 09-20-2022, 10:42 AM | #2 |
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i think that's the de-icer for one of the forward looking cameras.
be careful in there - there's a thread on the F97 forum where the member tried to self resolve a rattle, broke a clip, fitted some foam to quiet it down and then the camera failed or something and they blamed him. (also apparently you might not be able to buy the clips).
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| 09-20-2022, 10:48 AM | #3 |
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Some of the clips are bonded directly to the windshield. If they break, you need a new windshield.
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| 09-20-2022, 11:41 AM | #4 |
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Have you touched your gauge cluster after driving for a while? That thing will burn your hand.
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