Mystery Plug Appeared

anthony · 8th January 2009, 10:41

Hello everyone

Would anyone know what the following plug is please?

It has appeared towards the lower left of the front grill as per picture.

I would like some informed opinions before I remove the front grill to investigate if possible.

Thanks in advance

Anthony.

GERFIX · 8th January 2009, 10:58

That looks almost like the outside temperature sensor. I might be wrong though...

mossey · 8th January 2009, 11:15

that looks like the connector I am asking about but mine is cable tied to the power steering cooler pipe to the left of the rad at the bottom

raykay · 8th January 2009, 11:29

If the cables are Orange and Black/Slate, it is the air temperature sensor.

anthony · 8th January 2009, 11:44

Thanks for the prompt replies.

Yes they are orange and black. So does this plug need plugging back into anything (sorry if this is a stupid question)?

Thanks

Anthony.

T-Cut · 8th January 2009, 12:01

The photo looks like the actual sensor to me. They sometimes get dislodged from their mounting. The ambient temperature sensor slides/clips into a mounting braket moulded into the rear side of the bumper. You can just about get your arm inside by raising the front on ramps and removing the underpanel.

anthony · 8th January 2009, 12:29

Thanks very much for your prompt replies.

Regards

Anthony.

Departed · 8th January 2009, 12:35

It is the external temp sensor. They often get snapped off their mounting point just behind that grille. Cable ties work to reattach if the tab is broken.

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	The photo looks like the actual sensor to me. They sometimes get dislodged from their mounting. The ambient temperature sensor slides/clips into a mounting braket moulded into the rear side of the bumper. You can just about get your arm inside by raising the front on ramps and removing the underpanel. Last edited by T-Cut; 8th January 2009 at 12:04..

8th January 2009, 11:15	#3
mossey Regular poster Rover 75 tourer cdt Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: sheffield Posts: 89 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	that looks like the connector I am asking about but mine is cable tied to the power steering cooler pipe to the left of the rad at the bottom

8th January 2009, 11:29	#4
raykay I really should get out more....... Now Other Manufacturer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Co. Kerry Posts: 2,786 Thanks: 16 Thanked 310 Times in 283 Posts	If the cables are Orange and Black/Slate, it is the air temperature sensor.

8th January 2009, 11:44	#5
anthony Regular poster MG ZT CDTi 135+ MKII SE Pack Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Swansea Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the prompt replies. Yes they are orange and black. So does this plug need plugging back into anything (sorry if this is a stupid question)? Thanks Anthony.

8th January 2009, 12:29	#7
anthony Regular poster MG ZT CDTi 135+ MKII SE Pack Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Swansea Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks very much for your prompt replies. Regards Anthony.

8th January 2009, 12:35	#8
Departed Retired -- Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: -- Posts: 3,785 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	It is the external temp sensor. They often get snapped off their mounting point just behind that grille. Cable ties work to reattach if the tab is broken.