Proper way to disconnect stock phone

[1999750il]

Hi all,

I dont use the stock cell phone that came with my 1999 750il. I disconnected the wires that are located by the arm rest. I just wanted to make sure this is the proper way to inactivate the system and keep the phone software from working or draining battery voltage..The car is stored several months out of the year and I'd like to keep my battery frfom draining. Is there a fuse or something i can pull to completely inactivate the phone system?

Thanks

[noodlesandsam]

I got rid of the phone armrest, and went with a euro one. I just unplugged the connections under the console. No issues at all

[1999750il]

Hi noodles,

Thanks for the info..and Inever knew they make a euro arm rest..sounds like a good idea. I may do the same...where did you pick up the new armrest.

[noodlesandsam]

From a guy in Poland on eBay. I paid about 200 for it.

[DvaSevens]

i believe the proper way, is to disconnect the module in the trunk. located besides the CDC/ GPS/ BT/ and etc...

[1999750il]

Hi DvaSevens,

That sounds right...disconnecting the module in the trunk. I'll look through the bentley book and see the best way to access it.
Thanks for the advice.