In Engine Bay - Any Idea What This Is?

Dorset Bob · 9th October 2013, 13:24

It is a black conduit and, on mine, it has some gaffer tape on it.

Any idea what it is for, and why I would have tape on mine?
A closer shot is underneath.

Thanks!
I am also now wondering what the blue part is, too.

sikelsh · 9th October 2013, 13:37

Not sure on the wire, but I think the blue thing is either ABS sensor or Brake wear sensor.

Simon

MangoMan · 9th October 2013, 13:52

Does this help Bob...

Could be for heated washers..

Bolin · 9th October 2013, 14:22

Blue one is the connector for the ABS sensor.

Black one is the connector for the brake pad wear sensor - perhaps the clips have broken hence the tape.

lovema75 · 9th October 2013, 14:23

The big lump on the right is the engine if it helps.

Dorset Bob · 9th October 2013, 14:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bolin

Blue one is the connector for the ABS sensor.

Black one is the connector for the brake pad wear sensor - perhaps the clips have broken hence the tape.

Thanks Colin.

I think you are right about the clips too. I will have to source some, as I hate gaffer tape!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MangoMan

Does this help Bob...

Could be for heated washers..

Thanks Bill, That gives me a idea for something else to fit. lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovema75

The big lump on the right is the engine if it helps.

lol

wuzerk · 9th October 2013, 14:53

I see that,as is common, the large bore aluminium air con pipe is rubbing on the bonnet liner. You might want to add some tape to prevent it? Also check that the blue windscreen washer reservoir cap is not rubbing on the small bore pipe, I had to shave some off of mine.

MangoMan · 9th October 2013, 18:20

Actually the more prone one is the thinner high pressure pipe going down behind the engine that rubs on the firewall....! Mine wore through there and I had to have it repaired....

danbmx_69 · 9th October 2013, 18:25

i would take a peak in side that plastic conduit and see if the o.e conector is still there make sure some one hasnt cut it off and joined the wires togather by bassing the pad wear sensor

Dorset Bob · 9th October 2013, 20:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by wuzerk

I see that,as is common, the large bore aluminium air con pipe is rubbing on the bonnet liner. You might want to add some tape to prevent it? Also check that the blue windscreen washer reservoir cap is not rubbing on the small bore pipe, I had to shave some off of mine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MangoMan

Actually the more prone one is the thinner high pressure pipe going down behind the engine that rubs on the firewall....! Mine wore through there and I had to have it repaired....

Thanks chaps. Some good points on where I need to check.
I will have a look and try to protect those areas.

As per the picture, the top pipe is definitely rubbing, already.

Quote:

Originally Posted by danbmx_69

i would take a peak in side that plastic conduit and see if the o.e conector is still there make sure some one hasnt cut it off and joined the wires togather by bassing the pad wear sensor

Yes, thanks, another good point! I will have a look inside that conduit.
Probably more than likely

. Whenever I see gaffer tape, I always think "bodge job".

Thanks to all.

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