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mitchman

Oct 22, 2006 09:14 AM

What's This Connector For?

This connector is located on the left side (passanger side) of the engine compartment. What's it for?
http://webpages.charter.net/mitchlewis/connector.jpg
Shouldn't it be better protected?

chaincoopers

Oct 22, 2006 11:28 AM

I believe thats a grounding strip. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Motor On

Oct 22, 2006 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by chaincoopers (Post 1189385)

I believe thats a grounding strip. Correct me if I'm wrong.

B-I-N-G-O:thumbsup: :nod:

princeofwaldo

Oct 22, 2006 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mitchman (Post 1189219)

This connector is located on the left side (passanger side) of the engine compartment. What's it for?
Shouldn't it be better protected?

I was wondering about that too, seems like it is rather exposed to the elements, doesn't it? I would have expected something with a little better moisture protection. If it's just a grounding strip then shorts to ground are not a concern, but floating grounds if a wire corrodes and snaps off is a very real concern, especially with the wire guage being as thin as it is.

Motor On

Oct 22, 2006 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by princeofwaldo (Post 1189438)

I tape a plastic bag over it when washing the engine bay to prevent such happenings, but other than that I'm not too worried...but that's just me.

Morris9982

Oct 22, 2006 03:09 PM

My car has a different thing there. I thought it was part of the headlight leveling system.

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