Electrics Calling all dash experts. Extra cable?

newmie1984 · 10th June 2012, 14:01

Hi I have removed my steering wheel, digital dash clocks for carbon wrapping.

I have a un accounable cable which I cannot see where it goes, It seems to short to go to the steering wheel and definatly not for the clocks.

It has 2 wires, 1 black and the other is like a clear tube/flexi pipe appre 10-15mm wide which isnt connected the other end

Doesnt look like it can really connect to much, can see a green board and what looks like a light attatched.

I cannot take a pic at the mo. I was wondering if its a sensor maybe?? or have I missed summit??

newmie1984 · 10th June 2012, 15:08

I now have a image of the cable uploaded to my computer but I do not know the url to upload it to here.

Wont let me do it any other way? If any one knos a ay around this or I could email a pic

shinybadrobot · 10th June 2012, 15:35

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LincsPoacher · 10th June 2012, 15:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by newmie1984

I now have a image of the cable uploaded to my computer but I do not know the url to upload it to here.

Wont let me do it any other way? If any one knos a ay around this or I could email a pic

email it to me and I'll post it. Pm with email sent.

Syx · 10th June 2012, 16:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by newmie1984

Hi I have removed my steering wheel, digital dash clocks for carbon wrapping.

I have a un accounable cable which I cannot see where it goes, It seems to short to go to the steering wheel and definatly not for the clocks.

It has 2 wires, 1 black and the other is like a clear tube/flexi pipe appre 10-15mm wide which isnt connected the other end

Doesnt look like it can really connect to much, can see a green board and what looks like a light attatched.

I cannot take a pic at the mo. I was wondering if its a sensor maybe?? or have I missed summit??

Sounds to me it's the cabin temp sensor. Once the dash is back on and you're left with the "U" shaped plastic that sits above the steering wheel, it should connect on the left before you clip it into place.

LincsPoacher · 10th June 2012, 16:40

Here is the photo of the offending cable (posted on behalf of the OP)

Syx · 10th June 2012, 16:58

Umm, that's not supposed to look like that.
The clip and the hose circles in my attached image are supposed to disconnect... looks to me like it's snapped off the back of the plastic "U" piece I mentioned above.

Syx · 10th June 2012, 17:06

I just went out and had a closer look at mine. It might be possible to reattach if it's just come unclipped at the wrong bit.

It attaches to the back of this plastic trim piece

Closeup here of it connected

And here's the attachment on the back of the piece (with the white connector removed so I could get it out)

Edit: Please excuse the dash being so dirty... the interior is in need of a good clean!

newmie1984 · 10th June 2012, 17:08

Will it be ok left tucked in dash as it is if it's still connected?

Syx · 10th June 2012, 17:11

It's supposed to line up with the small "grill" as it should suck in cabin air to detect the temperature. If you tuck it into the dash your "Auto" a/c setting might not work quite as well but it'll be fine apart from that.

LincsPoacher · 10th June 2012, 17:16

That was quick Syx, I know where to come if I need my dash taking out!!!

Syx · 10th June 2012, 17:20

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Originally Posted by LincsPoacher

That was quick Syx, I know where to come if I need my dash taking out!!!

Lost count of the number of times I've had mine out mate - if you ever need advice just drop me a PM

newmie1984 · 10th June 2012, 17:30

Looks like it is screwed in? I definatly didnt take this out.

Which is why I was stumped when putting it all back, would of been tucked in before.
Will go out now and put it right.

Thanks pal,

newmie1984 · 10th June 2012, 18:52

Just done it, all sorted. Wouldnt of noticed where to put it with out your help. nice 1.

Will get some pics up when its all carbon fibred up

Syx · 10th June 2012, 19:22

No worries chap, glad to have helped.

cv65user · 10th June 2012, 19:46

Oh dear, my lower dash . My whole Flexi pipe came out so that means its not connected at the other end. Its connected at the dash end but How can I re connect it back....????? Does it lead into the footwell area

Syx · 10th June 2012, 21:11

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Originally Posted by cv65user

Oh dear, my lower dash . My whole Flexi pipe came out so that means its not connected at the other end. Its connected at the dash end but How can I re connect it back....????? Does it lead into the footwell area

Mine isn't connected to anything either. I didn't think the other end connects to anything - I certainly couldn't see anything logical for it to connect to under the dash...

newmie1984 · 10th June 2012, 22:10

Mine isnt connected at the other end either so assume to be normal

cv65user · 11th June 2012, 11:36

ok panic over thx

Bog · 11th June 2012, 18:14

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Originally Posted by newmie1984

Mine isnt connected at the other end either so assume to be normal

It's not normal, it does connect at the other end... to the heater unit.

I know is not very clear, but it's the yellow pipe in this pic...

10th June 2012, 14:01	#1 (permalink)
newmie1984 Supporter Car: 2007 2.2 5 door EX NHB Join Date: 20th May 2012 Location: Devon Posts: 321 Thanks given: 16 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader: (2)	Calling all dash experts. Extra cable? Hi I have removed my steering wheel, digital dash clocks for carbon wrapping. I have a un accounable cable which I cannot see where it goes, It seems to short to go to the steering wheel and definatly not for the clocks. It has 2 wires, 1 black and the other is like a clear tube/flexi pipe appre 10-15mm wide which isnt connected the other end Doesnt look like it can really connect to much, can see a green board and what looks like a light attatched. I cannot take a pic at the mo. I was wondering if its a sensor maybe?? or have I missed summit?? Last edited by newmie1984; 10th June 2012 at 15:04.

10th June 2012, 19:46	#16 (permalink)
cv65user Supporter Car: 1.8cc EX, 5dr Join Date: 21st August 2007 Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,004 Thanks given: 57 Thanked 30 Times in 30 Posts iTrader: (1)	Oh dear, my lower dash . My whole Flexi pipe came out so that means its not connected at the other end. Its connected at the dash end but How can I re connect it back....????? Does it lead into the footwell area Last edited by cv65user; 10th June 2012 at 20:00.

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newmie1984 Supporter Thread starter Car: 2007 2.2 5 door EX NHB Join Date: 20th May 2012 Location: Devon Posts: 321 Thanks given: 16 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader: (2)	Looks like it is screwed in? I definatly didnt take this out. Which is why I was stumped when putting it all back, would of been tucked in before. Will go out now and put it right. Thanks pal,

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newmie1984 Supporter Thread starter Car: 2007 2.2 5 door EX NHB Join Date: 20th May 2012 Location: Devon Posts: 321 Thanks given: 16 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader: (2)	Just done it, all sorted. Wouldnt of noticed where to put it with out your help. nice 1. Will get some pics up when its all carbon fibred up

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newmie1984 Supporter Thread starter Car: 2007 2.2 5 door EX NHB Join Date: 20th May 2012 Location: Devon Posts: 321 Thanks given: 16 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader: (2)	Mine isnt connected at the other end either so assume to be normal

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cv65user Supporter Car: 1.8cc EX, 5dr Join Date: 21st August 2007 Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,004 Thanks given: 57 Thanked 30 Times in 30 Posts iTrader: (1)	ok panic over thx