Looks like it should plug into somewhere near the MAF?
Anyone know what it is?
What is this lead?
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paul13899
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OK, so i was cleaning the engine bay yesterday and notied this cable just dangling about?
Looks like it should plug into somewhere near the MAF?
Anyone know what it is?
Looks like it should plug into somewhere near the MAF?
Anyone know what it is?
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polsta
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if youve been driving around without that connected, i think you may want to sit down before you read what it is..
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magpie
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this question is asked many times ,it's only used if your car has a cat so don't worry about it and hide it out of the way .
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paul13899
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oh god...
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paul13899
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it doesnt have a cat, thats a relief!
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handy someone knows what advise to offer innit 
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paul13899
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this forum is brilliant mate. Noticed you're a trader, know of anywhere i can get a 316i auto radiator?
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i don't have one in stock but you should get one easy enough in the wanted section Paul.
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What a coinsadence this post is i cant believe it! I was giving my car a service yesterday with my dad and noticed exactly the same wire just hanging there, and i was going to post the exact same question, but it seems you have saved me the trouble paul. Cheers mate 
. Another question i do now have following on from this is how do i know if my cars got a cat or not? My cars a standard 1989 318i lux m40 if that could help with anyone giving me answer. Cheers
. Another question i do now have following on from this is how do i know if my cars got a cat or not? My cars a standard 1989 318i lux m40 if that could help with anyone giving me answer. Cheers-
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G reg will not have a cat .to check open the bonnet and on the underside of the battery tray will be a plug connector where a lambda sensor would plug in if your car has a cat fitted. this will have a cap on and nothing plugged into it on your car .
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Mines an F reg. But yea thanks i wil have a look and i should be able to see for myself. If not no dout ill be asking more questions. Cheers magpie
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your F-reg won't have a cat Rich , they weren't invented thenRich2388 wrote:Mines an F reg. But yea thanks i wil have a look and i should be able to see for myself. If not no dout ill be asking more questions. Cheers magpie
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Not that much of a coincidence, since this question is asked on here on average about once a fortnight! While on the subject, the small rubber pipe hanging off the throttle body and going nowhere with the other end, is also part of the related emissions equipment that comes with a cat., and must have a bung on the end of it.Rich2388 wrote:What a coinsadence this post is i cant believe it! I was giving my car a service yesterday with my dad and noticed exactly the same wire just hanging there, and i was going to post the exact same question,
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We should have a fortnightly prize for 'Where does this lead go'. It's good that owners are inquisitive enough to discover and ask though.!
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it's a bait trap to reel them in
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Thanks again magpie for that info lol. As you can probarbly tell my mechanical knowledge is minimal, i thought i was really pushing the boat out doing my service myself lol.
Haha i like that! Ill be sure to ask again in a couple weeks then and see if i can get my hands on the prize lol
mcbonio wrote:We should have a fortnightly prize for 'Where does this lead go'. It's good that owners are inquisitive enough to discover and ask though.!
Haha i like that! Ill be sure to ask again in a couple weeks then and see if i can get my hands on the prize lol