That wire is shown and discussed on Bentley page 24.54. It is used in
testing of the OX sensor system described on that page.

Mark

Mark A Kippert wrote:
> Per previous messages I'm trying to resolve a strange connector in my
> engine compartment. Bentley hasn't helped mainly because some wires
> are missing or improperly connected. However I am getting close.
>
> If you could look at the picture in the link you'll see a white wire
> with a connector in it. This picture was taken of an '87 GL I found (a
> parts van I plan to buy). The wire comes out of the harness, goes into
> the connector pictured, and then goes back into the harness. After
> seeing this I realized that that may be what mine is supposed to do
> (even though the connector type looks different).
>
> After taking a closer look at my harness I spotted where the wire
> should reenter the harness. I found a frayed, broken wire barely
> sticking out. It would seem a previous owner had assumed the loose
> wire went into oil sender connection and just jammed it in there (per
> my previous pictures). I will need to cut the sleeve of the harness to
> gain access to that nub of wire and reattach it.
>
> My question: Does anybody know what this connector is for?
> <http://kippert.com/vanagon/misc/mystery-connector.jpg>
>
> After studying Bentley as much as possible, I've noted that wire
> diagrams cover an early '86 (up to VIN 055 689) and late '86. Mine is
> early '86 so perhaps this connector changed in later models, thus
> making is more difficult for me to identify.
>
> Anyhow, if anybody knows what this connector is for, I'd greatly
> appreciate it!
>
> Thanks,
> -Mark
> 1986 (early) 2WD GL
>
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