rick1836 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Hi, Have just fitted a new thermostat - what a drama (belts and alternators needed to come off). Everything has gone back on ok but prior to refilling with coolant and reconnecting the battery I have noticed a loose wire!! When removing the alternator I took off two connections - one with a 10mm bolt (at the front) and the other was a plug type thing on the top. Both have been put back in, but my question is on the plug connector lead, about 12-24 inches back (on the lead) there is another connector, I'm not sure what this is, i didn't unplug it from anything but it could have come loose when I was dismantling (it could also have already been loose)??? Any advice would be appreciated.....many Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Is it just a single wire with a connector on the end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick1836 Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 Yes....It is a single black wire with a 'L shaped' plastic boot on the end with a copper type connector inside. This lead feeds off the alternator lead. Any ideas would be great, I dont have a haynes just a TIS and I cant find it on there.... Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Yes....It is a single black wire with a 'L shaped' plastic boot on the end with a copper type connector inside. This lead feeds off the alternator lead. Any ideas would be great, I dont have a haynes just a TIS and I cant find it on there.... Thanks it sounds like it could be an earth connection to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick1836 Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 Will I need to earth it to something?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Will I need to earth it to something?? if you can have a look at the area around where the connector can reach, possibly for a spade type connector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick1836 Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 Thanks mate....I'll take a good look and see whats there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Thanks mate....I'll take a good look and see whats there! is it possible that its never been connected? have you got any warning lights or any other signs of an issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick1836 Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 I havent re connected the battery yet - I was thinking of just giving it a go with it off (whatever it is????). I didnt unplug it but it could have been pulled out (unbeknown to me) when I pulled out the other plug (as it is joined). I'll give it a try - fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick1836 Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 Good news is the 'loose connector' hasn't made any difference....at least know i'll be able to drive somewheee to get a second opinion if I need one! Just filling the antifreeze now and I can only get in 4.5 litres and that is with it overflowing....doesnt seem to be getting through the system. (Over 5.5 was drained earlier) I'm getting hot and cold air through the heaters. gauge only goes up to half way. Fan not kicking in at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 when the engine is running, keep squeezing the pipes and see if you can push out any trapped air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stellaartios Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 make sure you have the hot air on and blower on 1 or 2 speed , job is not done until the cooling fan comes on either ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 make sure you have the hot air on and blower on 1 or 2 speed , job is not done until the cooling fan comes on either ! with the heater on hot and fan running it could be difficult to get the radiator fan on also, especially at this time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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