fjwelch Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 I was wondering if anyone could help, I was just checking the oil on my 1.8 petrol focus and spotted a wire has broken loose. Does anyone know what it does and should I be concerned. Not sure how long it has been like this but I haven't noticed any different running in the car recently. Any help appreciated Thanks James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martynh1981 Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 It looks like an earth wire Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgsy Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Yeah earth, looks like it just needs to be recrimped back onto that connector that's right next to IT Sent from my Zetec S using the FOC for Android app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjwelch Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 Thanks for the reply, do you think I should be ok to run it until I can get this sorted or should I look to fix before I run it again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgsy Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Pair of pliers should be all you need to fix it. Personally I would fix it shouldn't take 5 mins. Sent from my Zetec S using the FOC for Android app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 I'd say fix asap. Looks like it's shorting via the valve cover. You'll want to cut it back a bit first as the end is corroded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjwelch Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 Cheers, should I disconnect the battery first or will I be ok to try reconnect as is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgsy Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Prob be fine, but always best to disconnect just to be safe. Just make sure u have ur radio code etc if its the factory one. Sent from my Zetec S using the FOC for Android app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I wouldn't worry about disconnecting the battery to reconnect an earth, nothing is going to happen. Given that it connects to the lifting bracket on the engine, your engine is already earthed or it wouldn't start.. As Stoney has said, remove the corroded bit until you find fresh copper and replace the crimp with a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Give the bracket the good news with a wire brush as well, nice and clean equals a better contact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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