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Old Apr 26, 2022 | 07:57 AM
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Noticed this broken orange wire last night on the harness coming from the top gray circular connector on the passenger side near the battery. Searched and can't seem to find that particular connector and diagram, anyone familiar with it to share the diagram and what that orange wire goes to?



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Old Apr 26, 2022 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by matt2meyer
Noticed this broken orange wire last night on the harness coming from the top gray circular connector on the passenger side near the battery. Searched and can't seem to find that particular connector and diagram, anyone familiar with it to share the diagram and what that orange wire goes to?



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who ever worked on it for to tape.
if theres no codes and car is running good i would leave it. i dont care about loose wire or parts missing. pass emission test and running good im happy. but if ur **** like a lot of guys r , thats understandable. but curiosity killed the cat. these cars r already prone to electrical problems out of the blue. this is just me im n no way detering u from not working on it'
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I have a broken wire that came out when pulling out the drain tubes under the hood. Now I have a battery drain. Does anyone know where this wire go to? Thanks
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Old Feb 23, 2024 | 07:37 PM
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Looks like there are two (at least) other wires there that have been cut. When you get t the bottom of the situation with the orange wire, ensure that all of these wires are properly soldered and heat shrink is installed for long term reliability.
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