where can i buy a canbus socket?

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if BMW used spade connectors like everyone else there would be no need for this thread!
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RTman10 wrote:Is 28 now 29 posts a world record on where to buy one little cable.
Yes, but which is the correct one to buy.
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Looks like the 3 pin GPS plug won't go into 2 pin horn socket, plus the shape of the plug/socket is different.

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This one might fit.

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DaygloDavid wrote: Will a 3 pin GPS plug fit in a 2 pin horn socket.

Apologies - I hadn't read the whole post. I saw the 3 pin plug from eBay, and thought it would be the same as the 3 pin GPS one I got recently.
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Sullivj wrote:I saw the 3 pin plug from eBay, and thought it would be the same as the 3 pin GPS one I got recently.
I think the answer is that the 3 pin plug from ebay (£10) is the same as the 3 pin GPS (BMW plug),  neither will fit the 2 pin horn socket.

Which BMW dealer is selling them for £3.99.

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ds99 wrote:I have ordered this.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322351308828?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

and some of those posi-tap things, if that doesn't work.
Looks like it won't work.
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Surely not, 3 pages of advice and you bought one that is for the GPS plug.
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RTman10 wrote: Surely not, 3 pages of advice and you bought one that is for the GPS plug.

Now that is comedy...


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oh i don't know, i've had it with all these f*cking different plugs. it's a pain in the arse.
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Re: where can i buy a canbus socket?

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There's only one & that's the right one.
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I think I will cancel my subscription.
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if you stick around you can hear all about the fitting of the new horn.


i know that will be exciting
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I think I will cancel my subscription.


Why?
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i think he is referring to the email subscription to this thread.


i don't know why, as so far, it's a fascinating tale of "man versus plug"
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