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this looks kind of important, being that it comes off the positive Bat terminal cable into a rubber "joint" says 20 on it.. and the wire is broken/ corroded through..
What is it?
how would I fix this?
thanks! Found broken corroded RED wire (i unplugged it) close UP of said wire.
Dosent look too bad.....Cut the wire back enough to see how much is damaged. I believe that molded part is a 20 amp fuse. You can get a quality in-line fuse and holder for it if you need to. Just make sure wire size is the same.... Or get the correct part from GM (if originality is an issue) and splice it in per the FSM..... But make sure to check how far back its damaged to make sure you dont half fix it...Good luck!
Oh, and those Packard ends are available almost anywhere as a pigtail repair splice. I have the kit (Summit Racing) so when i wired my car, i made my own ends so it looks factory...
Nice,
heya, thanks for the reply!
I have made a "3/4" repair temp for trouble shooting.. only one of the 2 wires were broken, the fuse itself looked OK.
I have fixed the other wire with the 20 amp in-line fuse w/ 18ga. and plugged it back in.
still dont know what it controls or goes to?... looks substantial..
What year is it? I have a Not stock 88 but i have the electrical manual for it. I can tell yours isnt an 88, but im sure someone else can tell you what that plug is for...... Id leave it unplugged and see what DOSENT work and then you know...
that makes sense,
I just got it a few days ago
mine is an 86'....
BUT I have so many things wrong its almost impossible to narrow down.
intermittent Service eng. Soon light,
pass. pwr window intermittently stops (suspect breaker)
pass pwr mirror only functions in 2 directions.
driver window Sloooooowwww to roll up/doun
mystery L plug under rear intake broken off (posted seperately)
window seals drip in
radio lights/ but does not sound./ pwr antenna broken off.
instrument panel backlight intermittently goes out
sometimes hesitates on heavy acceleration...
PWR steering fluid black/ stinky
Cruise Ctrl. inop
and other things I cant think of,....
all of witch I am CONSTANTLY searching the forums and endless you tube vids!! heheh
they have helped me identify many things
BUT i cant find what this plug or the rubber "L" plug does..
I do have Factory service manual binder, chiltons, and parts/ illustrations book on the way!! heh
Last edited by rollin18; Dec 16, 2019 at 11:59 AM.
Thats a list! But im sure normal for a 30+ year old....I would fine the electrical manual for yours. If you post a 'wanted to buy' in the parts section, they seem to pop up here and there cheap...But it will save you alot of time watching youtube lol.....This forum is great, and you can find 'almost' anything here...Good luck!
yet another! And this?? (pic)
