Anyone know what this is???
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Anyone know what this is???
I was working on my car today and found that this wasn't connected. One side had electrical tape covering it to prevent it from connecting to the other side. This is the first time I've seen this since I've owned the car. I went ahead and connected it and test drove the car. I didn't notice any difference. Could someone help me find out what this is, it's going to annoy me for a while if I don't.
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there is sumthing wrong with your ABS because that should have set off the ABS light since it's the connection for the ABS sensor. Also you have not felt anything wierd with your breaks?
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I'm curious about my engine bay - Does anyone know why there are lines that go from my Coolant tank to my Windshield washer Resevoir? My friend and I tried to remove the windshield fluid tank all together since I don't use it and when we removed the lines we found out that it's connected to the coolant and had coolant spray all over the place. I'm kind of curious because I never knew our set up was like that.
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If you look into the washer fluid tank, there is coiled tubing that goes down the center. This runs coolant into the tank to act as a way to heat up the washer fluid, so as to remove light ice on the windshield. That's the only reason coolant is run into the washer fluid tank.
Upon looking at Norcal's engine compartment, it looks like his washer fluid tank does not have the coolant lines running into it. Maybe this was an option, or only for later model cars?
Upon looking at Norcal's engine compartment, it looks like his washer fluid tank does not have the coolant lines running into it. Maybe this was an option, or only for later model cars?
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Makes good enough sense - I suppose I'll completely remove it one of these days ... I wonder how I would completely clamp the hose that runs to the washer tank or is there something I can buy from the old model W124's that will delete this.
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Originally Posted by NorCal124
nope, nothing wrong w/ the brakes
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there is sumthing wrong with your ABS because that should have set off the ABS light since it's the connection for the ABS sensor. Also you have not felt anything wierd with your breaks?
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I did some series of really hard braking with the sensor connected and I didn't get any ABS lights coming on. No wheel locks either. This is starting to concern me. If the ghetto *** mechanic that jerry rigged this before I owned this disconnected it could he just have been doing so to avoid replacing an ABS sensor?
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So how exactly did you conduct your braking test? I.E. at what speeds?
If you get going fast enough and absolutely slam on your brakes, you can usually tell if the abs is working (i.e. a rapid vibration feeling). Did you get that in your tests?
The safest and easiest way to test out your ABS without destroying your tires on pavement is to find an empty gravel parking lot, go 20 MPH, and slam on the brakes. As a courtesy, you should kick the gravel back over your skid marks after your little test. The shuddering of the ABS should be apparent.
I'm hardly a mechanic, but if your ABS works, it works. If you're really worried, it's worth taking it to the shop to have it checked out. Your safety is very important!!
If you get going fast enough and absolutely slam on your brakes, you can usually tell if the abs is working (i.e. a rapid vibration feeling). Did you get that in your tests?
The safest and easiest way to test out your ABS without destroying your tires on pavement is to find an empty gravel parking lot, go 20 MPH, and slam on the brakes. As a courtesy, you should kick the gravel back over your skid marks after your little test. The shuddering of the ABS should be apparent.
I'm hardly a mechanic, but if your ABS works, it works. If you're really worried, it's worth taking it to the shop to have it checked out. Your safety is very important!!
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bigpete nailed it.
you have to test your ABS functionality on surfaces that will allow your wheels to lock up, low traction surfaces like a wet road or a gravel road. on high traction surfaces like a normal road your ABS may not kick in as long as your wheels arent close to locking up.
if you test it on a dirt road, locked up tires should produce obvious results.
you have to test your ABS functionality on surfaces that will allow your wheels to lock up, low traction surfaces like a wet road or a gravel road. on high traction surfaces like a normal road your ABS may not kick in as long as your wheels arent close to locking up.
if you test it on a dirt road, locked up tires should produce obvious results.
