Thread: Unusual loop in plug

If it is black like it looks then it is just an earth.

Probably the plug is for an unfitted option that has a sensor incorporated.

It looks OEM to me so I advise leaving it be.
Regards Philip A

Agree with everything you said mate.
It appears to be connecting 2 black wires (earth)
And it does appear to be an OEM plug.
However the wire looping into it does look backyard so to speak.
Anyone know what that particular plug is even for?

If you cut the loop you have less than 3 minutes to find a safe place to park the car and run like hell before the engine erupts in a huge fireball, it's called the don't-ask-silly-questions-or-die plug.








Go on, I dare ya to unplug it and see what stops. Landy accessories are often controlled by the earth path of their relays and some function of the a/c may have had an extra control mode in some models. Looped blanking plugs are pretty normal and save you cutting the loom to add a function.

Originally Posted by bee utey

If you cut the loop you have less than 3 minutes to find a safe place to park the car and run like hell before the engine erupts in a huge fireball, it's called the don't-ask-silly-questions-or-die plug.








Go on, I dare ya to unplug it and see what stops. Landy accessories are often controlled by the earth path of their relays and some function of the a/c may have had an extra control mode in some models. Looped blanking plugs are pretty normal and save you cutting the loom to add a function.

oooooooooooooooooooook.............
walks away shaking head.............

just dont cut the red wire. i've seen it in movies

Sorry to ask what i thought was a serious question.
I have since taken my questions to another forum.

Originally Posted by DAMINK

Sorry to ask what i thought was a serious question.
I have since taken my questions to another forum.

sorry mate didnt mean to offend. i was throwing some humour in as i have no idea what the wire is for. i appreciate all the help you have given me and anytime i can contribute anything back i will and do. was just light hearted stuff.

Having felt bad for earlier i went out on my lunch break and had a look. I do not have a similar plug on mine. Having said that, my is a 300tdi. I believe yours is v8. If theres two earth wires at the back it could possibly be for an accessory not fitted, like electric seats or sunroof?
My tdi definitely doesn't have it though, i had a good look.