Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:52:01 -0500
Reply-To: Mark A Kippert <vanagon@KIPPERT.COM>
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From: Mark A Kippert <vanagon@KIPPERT.COM>
Subject: Re: Mystery connector...I'm getting close
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Thanks Mark! I'm new to the Vanagon and it's a huge book. It would
never have occurred to me to look in this section. I mostly studied
wiring diagrams. If my wire were properly connected the picture would
have made more sense (if I had stumbled upon it). So much to learn...
This, however will go a long way towards explaining why my idle has
been so flakey. Since it's not connected, the idle stabilization
control isn't getting the input it needs. Can't wait to cut into that
harness and get those wires back together.
-Mark
On Dec 15, 2008, at 6:49 PM, mdrillock wrote:
> That wire is shown and discussed on Bentley page 24.54. It is used in
> testing of the OX sensor system described on that page.
>
> Mark
>
>
>
> Mark A Kippert wrote:
>> Per previous messages I'm trying to resolve a strange connector in my
>> engine compartment. Bentley hasn't helped mainly because some wires
>> are missing or improperly connected. However I am getting close.
>>
>> If you could look at the picture in the link you'll see a white wire
>> with a connector in it. This picture was taken of an '87 GL I found
>> (a
>> parts van I plan to buy). The wire comes out of the harness, goes
>> into
>> the connector pictured, and then goes back into the harness. After
>> seeing this I realized that that may be what mine is supposed to do
>> (even though the connector type looks different).
>>
>> After taking a closer look at my harness I spotted where the wire
>> should reenter the harness. I found a frayed, broken wire barely
>> sticking out. It would seem a previous owner had assumed the loose
>> wire went into oil sender connection and just jammed it in there (per
>> my previous pictures). I will need to cut the sleeve of the harness
>> to
>> gain access to that nub of wire and reattach it.
>>
>> My question: Does anybody know what this connector is for?
>> <http://kippert.com/vanagon/misc/mystery-connector.jpg>
>>
>> After studying Bentley as much as possible, I've noted that wire
>> diagrams cover an early '86 (up to VIN 055 689) and late '86. Mine is
>> early '86 so perhaps this connector changed in later models, thus
>> making is more difficult for me to identify.
>>
>> Anyhow, if anybody knows what this connector is for, I'd greatly
>> appreciate it!
>>
>> Thanks,
>> -Mark
>> 1986 (early) 2WD GL
>>
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