need harness (plug) for outside temp. sensor

[budshaw]

Here's the thing...My 95 525iT came with no ambient temp sensor whatsoever. The entire thing had been ripped out. I have since bought a new sensor but obviously there's no place to plug it into. In fact all I have is bunch of wires coming down from the OBC. One has an end that looks like a computer mouse plug, and then there's another group of wiring that has 4 wires coming from it. Is there any way to connect the sensor without the female end? I have checked all the scrap yards for miles around and nothing. Can the female be found online anywhere? I have looked to no avail. Does anyone have any 411 that could possibly help?
Thx in advance,
budshaw

[shogun]

here you have nice pics of the sensor
BMW E32 740iL M60 4.0L > Interior > Dashboard > ES#183427 Ambient (Outside) Temperature Sensor - 65818350779 (http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E32-740iL-M60_4.0L/Interior/Dashboard/ES183427/)
and the female plug you get from the dealer for cheap

either 1 or 2
RealOEM.com * BMW E32 750iL VARIOUS PLUG TERMINALS (http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=GC81&mospid=47354&btnr=61_2647&hg=61&fg=15&lang=enUS)
here a pic
Home Page > ES#164503 7-PLUG TERMINAL - 61131378402 (http://www.ecstuning.com/ES164503/)
Plug Housing 61131378402 - s14.net's Photo Gallery (http://www.s14.net/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/10185/title/plug-housing-61131378402/cat/500)

[whiskychaser]

You will find your wiring diagram here:
Free Phone System Manuals Voice Communications 800 593-6000 (http://www.wedophones.com/BMWManualsLead.htm)

[Ross]

The outside wires for the sensor eminates from the harness near the driver's side headlights. You'll be looking for a yellow connector with two wires, a brown one and a blu/red/yl.
I probably have an appropriate connector if you need one to splice in once the wires are found. E-mail through forum if so.

[budshaw]

here you have nice pics of the sensor
BMW E32 740iL M60 4.0L > Interior > Dashboard > ES#183427 Ambient (Outside) Temperature Sensor - 65818350779 (http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E32-740iL-M60_4.0L/Interior/Dashboard/ES183427/)
and the female plug you get from the dealer for cheap

either 1 or 2
RealOEM.com * BMW E32 750iL VARIOUS PLUG TERMINALS (http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=GC81&mospid=47354&btnr=61_2647&hg=61&fg=15&lang=enUS)
here a pic
Home Page > ES#164503 7-PLUG TERMINAL - 61131378402 (http://www.ecstuning.com/ES164503/)
Plug Housing 61131378402 - s14.net's Photo Gallery (http://www.s14.net/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/10185/title/plug-housing-61131378402/cat/500)

shogun

Thanks. Yunno I am so naturally against going to the overpriced dealer for anything that sometimes I simply don't remember to consider them as a source, period. But in this case it makes sense. I mean how much could they possible charge for plug connector? Right?

thx a million,
budshaw

[shogun]

From experience is know that the dealer is often cheaper than the famous online shops when it comes to special BMW parts, as they also have to buy from BMW. I have made the experience quite often.
And in case you cannot find a dealer in your area, Tischer BMW has an online parts shop and they even give up to 20- 35% on MSRP.
getBMWparts.com (http://getbmwparts.com/)