On Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 12:46 PM, T Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello List,
>
> Say that I found a wire to the Temp 2 sensor stripped of its shell, but that
> the wire looks intact to the ground. What type of issues would that cause?
>
> Would it be better to cut the offending wire and put it some new wire? or
> Would it be appropriate to use electrical tape to cover the exposed area

I am in the middle of repairing a similar wiring issue. (this is on
the Jetta ABA engine in my Vanagon)

Pic of ECT (coolant temp sensor) ground and other wire (for temp gauge)

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_VILbPC2UTU8/SspkjH3CLfI/AAAAAAAAABs/itInDChM1f0/s576/ECTbadWires.jpg

Original wires ok at time of install. I even shrink wrapped them near
the connector. But. I figure heat, unplugging/plugging in connector,
caused the casing to fail.

If the OP has time and is ok with soldering etc.  .....

I'm not sure about the Vanagon wiring harness connectors, but for the
connectors on my Jetta engine, I found new female contacts with new
wire.

Not saying it has to be done this way. Just suggesting that if one
wire casing is cracked/missing near connector, it might be worth
replacing both wires with new ones.

Neil.

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