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      01-02-2019, 06:38 AM   #1
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Removal of this module, help

Hello,

In China, every i3 have this model, the RTM (real time monitor, which commandlly installed by the goverment), we would like to take it off, but not sure what to do with the two plugs left. The RTM is installed near the air filter, just above the foot of the front passenger.


One guess is that we should plug the two together when removes the module,

the other is that it could be left alone cause the main cable connect to the board might be added for the module, which means it's totally useless?

The video shown that I tried to take it out
https://youtu.be/fhJUtpbJgFo


Any one can help of this? THX! Shown in the attachment
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      01-02-2019, 06:43 AM   #2
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the 3rd pic shows the module been taken off.

2nd shows one side, which i believe is just the power supply side

1st pic shows the plugs from the car, two cables to the plugs (in red), and one big cable goes into 2 cables, the big main cable came from somewhere deep.


My question is that do you have the main cable I show? or the two plugs which splite from the two cable, what should I do with the two plugs? leave them alone or plugs them to each other. (someone in local dealer told us, we should just plug them together)
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      01-02-2019, 09:34 AM   #3
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Can't help with the removal - but you've piqued curiosity ! what does this module do / why is it installed "by the government?"
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      01-03-2019, 12:54 AM   #4
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They install samilar devices in all EVs here, which is like a good project, maybe just to show off the development of big data/ V2X etc. Therefore, it's a good reason for new budget or maybe new opportunities for corruption.

Specifically it helps goverment to understand the EVs' information, which also can be shown in statistic forms or maps, easy reading. Including the specific locations and status of your vehicle, without any EV owner's confirmation or even acknowledgement of doing this.

Public opinion mainly believes it's just a show more than any actual use or value.

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