10 points for figuring out what this is on my 182...pics inside

[unfortunately_french]

While changing a sidelight today, I noticed this wire dangling around near the headlight area (on the side that a headlight went out on today) and just wondered firstly what it is, as I couldn't find any terminals that were missing a wire going to them or anything and secondly if it could be the cause for my passenger side xenon light failing. It has been taped to run along the boot release cable and then the connector is just loose near the headlight. I've taken some pics as best I can to show the connector and location...any thoughts?

 

[kristian]

Acoustic valve removed?

 

[unfortunately_french]

Acoustic valve removed?

Very good guess, the car had a cone filter fitted when I bought it and no acoustic valve so i'm guessing it must be the connector to that. Cheers.

 

[DrR]

99.99% sure acoustic valve has no electrical connector.

 

[unfortunately_french]

99.99% sure acoustic valve has no electrical connector.

Hmm, iirc there's a wire coming off of it in some of the pictures of ones for sale on ebay?

 

[Dan]

I will go and look now Won't be a min lol

 

[unfortunately_french]

I will go and look now Won't be a min lol

Lol Cheers bud.

 

[JackJack]

Think it is for the bonnet alarm.

 

[sophiesdad]

bonnet switch connector

 

[unfortunately_french]

Ok so i'm guessing with it unconnected that the bonnet being opened won't trip the alarm? I'll have a better look tomorrow and see if I can plug it back in somewhere.

 

[JackJack]

In this picture the pressure switch for the bonnet is the little black bit sticking up to the right of the bolt in the grille.

 

[M40 CUO]

Its the Bonnet Alarm...

 

[unfortunately_french]

Its the Bonnet Alarm...

Ok well does anyone know if it connects directly into the alarm (wherever that is) or if it connects to something else (wherever that is).

 

[Dan]

Im guessing it plugs into the bottom of that pressure switch (that black thing on the bottom of the pic)

 

[unfortunately_french]

Im guessing it plugs into the bottom of that pressure switch (that black thing on the bottom of the pic)

Cheers for that guys, i'll do it tomorrow in the morning when I do some other bits to it....sods law my engine will get stolen tonight lol.

 

[daddycool]

Ok well does anyone know if it connects directly into the alarm (wherever that is) or if it connects to something else (wherever that is).

jackjack said where it plugs in :star:

 

[unfortunately_french]

jackjack said where it plugs in :star:

Yeah i know, he must of posted literally as I asked where it plugs in. JackJack official winner of the 10 points