Battery Safety Terminal (BST) Problem
titar740
11-07-2004, 04:50 PM
My 99 740il was involeved in a side impact to the right front door, the door bag deployed and now I have the BST problem, the car wont start.
Battery Safety Terminal (BST), which, in the event of an accident, reduces the risk of a short-circuit by severing the connection between the battery and starter cable. However, BST only cuts the high-voltage connection, but maintains the low-voltage capabilities that serve central locking and lights.
So how do I reset this thing so I can start my car ?
My positive cable on the battery has a little black wire atached to it, that runs into the wiring harnest in the trunck, that flows into the cabin, but there are somany wires I dont know what to do to reengage the BST to finally start my car,
Is there some way to just remove this BST crap from my car ?
If anyone out there can help me with this, I will appreciate it.
Any info on this matter and how to get my car started again will be very helpfull.
Battery Safety Terminal (BST), which, in the event of an accident, reduces the risk of a short-circuit by severing the connection between the battery and starter cable. However, BST only cuts the high-voltage connection, but maintains the low-voltage capabilities that serve central locking and lights.
So how do I reset this thing so I can start my car ?
My positive cable on the battery has a little black wire atached to it, that runs into the wiring harnest in the trunck, that flows into the cabin, but there are somany wires I dont know what to do to reengage the BST to finally start my car,
Is there some way to just remove this BST crap from my car ?
If anyone out there can help me with this, I will appreciate it.
Any info on this matter and how to get my car started again will be very helpfull.
sfbmrfoe
11-11-2004, 01:12 AM
You accident activated the BST for a reason, to prevent fires and damage after an impact.
Your accident sand the BST should be covered by your insuance Co.
Just make them pay for it.
There is a repair kit for the BST from.. Ta Da! BMW!
You cut of the old crimp on the new and your on your way.
I guess your lucky the Airbag$ didnt go off in the accident.
Your accident sand the BST should be covered by your insuance Co.
Just make them pay for it.
There is a repair kit for the BST from.. Ta Da! BMW!
You cut of the old crimp on the new and your on your way.
I guess your lucky the Airbag$ didnt go off in the accident.
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