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So I have been meaning to ask this for a while. Does anyone know what the cable that plugs into the back of the rear view mirror of my 370gt is for?

No idea, but I have one to - I have a 350GT Series 2.

I had the same question about 4 years ago...pretty sure its immobiliser related...unplug it and see what stops working. I remember unplugging it and something stopped working can't remember what now.

Huh? What could the immobiliser possibly take from a rear mirror? Anyway, the cable in my car does not offer a connector (from roof cavity into the back of the mirror). I could pull the mirror apart I suppose, but then with my luck my brakes might just stop working instead. ohmy.gif And I think I need those...

well I just popped into my garage to confirm this...unplugged it and my intelligent key/immobiliser would not work. Couldn't start the car. So I guess its only for those models who have the intelligent key ie: series 2 v35 and v36. Alkatraz - just unplug it and test my theory.

sorry for such a noob question but what is this smart key you guys are talking about?? I have an 06 coupe but my key looks pretty standard to me... was the smart key an option?

p.s from my understanding a smart key is like the one in infiniti or E class merc, BMW 7 series etc.... keep the keys in your pocket or inside the car but u can still turn the engine on without plugging the key... am I right??

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