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So I was doing some auxiliary wiring, and noticed a loose grey tube in the battery compartment (Cooper, 2007). Loose things haven't been common on my Mini, so I was hoping someone might be able to help me out and let me know if I've disconnected something.
I've already done a quick search and have come up empty-handed. However, to make things easier, I've taken the time to take three pictures and circle the connections in question.
First Picture: The loose grey tube is circled in yellow.
Second Picture: The firewall grommet and "nipple" that I believe the tube is supposed to be attached to.
Third Picture: Same as second picture... different view, includes grey tube in question.
Anyways, if anyone out there knows:
- What the grey cable is/is for?
- Where it is supposed to be attached...
It would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance,
Patrick
*UPDATE*: After checking in more detail during daylight (it was evening when I noticed the tube), I've discovered the "nipple" on the firewall grommet does not appear to be hollow, but actually solid. Hence, I don't believe the grey tube goes through the grommet, but I could be wrong.
Last edited by pattrick1; 05-06-2009 at 09:36 AM.
Reason: Update
The wiper fluid was a good guess (and a good method to check), but came up short. The rear wiper still works and no fluid came out on the tube.
Anyone else out there have any ideas? If anyone opens their battery compartment in the next fews days, could you give it a check so I don't have to pay the dealership to?
On both sides of the battery there are two small holes towards the top, I assume overflow holes. One is plugged, but the other one is open and the elbow connector fits nice and snug in there.
I also took the battery out and the tube does appear to run under the battery to the bottom of the engine compartment, and presumable out of the car.
Once again, thanks for the help everyone - probably saved me a 1/2 hour of shop time.
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