Hougenie Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 Hi folks, Not sure which section of the forum to put this in really. Just noticed the other day that there is what seems like a cable hanging out from under the rear bumper. Any idea what this is? It seems to have just come loose and I can feed it back up under the bumper to save it dragging on the road and getting damaged, however, virtually every time I stop/park and have a look its hanging out again. I presume there is a pin or way of fixing this back up that has just come loose. Any advice on what works best to keep it where it should be? Also what is it? Thanks. Quote
ZMANALEX Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 A picture would help to provide an informed reply. Quote
AliveBoy Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 Most probably the earth from the exhaust, like Alex says though, a picture would help Is it this one? 1 Quote
mouthwash Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 If you pull on it, your car will say "Yee-haw! Giddyup, pardner! We've gotta get this wagon train a-movin'!" Quote
AliveBoy Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 If you pull on it, your car will say "Yee-haw! Giddyup, pardner! We've gotta get this wagon train a-movin'!" There's a snake in my boot! Quote
Randy_Baton Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 If you pull on it, your car will say "Yee-haw! Giddyup, pardner! We've gotta get this wagon train a-movin'!" There's a snake in my boot! Quit pulling on my snake Quote
Hougenie Posted October 7, 2014 Author Posted October 7, 2014 https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gex7b8rrhvqr9os/AADP7GJW6a7rpW_U_R0d9DJna?dl=0 That should be photos up. Let me know what you think. I was getting a new tyre put on last week (rear right), wouldnt have dislodged anything would it? Thanks Quote
AliveBoy Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 That looks like it could be the cables for the indicators. You may need to whip the rear bumper off to check properly Quote
GIXXERUK Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 (edited) do you have rear parking sensors ? you should be able to pull the bumper down a little and follow the cable Edited October 7, 2014 by GIXXERUK Quote
Hougenie Posted October 7, 2014 Author Posted October 7, 2014 Yes GIXXERUK I do have rear parking sensor - do you think its that? Quote
GIXXERUK Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 Yes GIXXERUK I do have rear parking sensor - do you think its that? I would guess, push it up and try and tie wrap it You don't want it melting on the exhaust Quote
Hougenie Posted October 7, 2014 Author Posted October 7, 2014 Good point. I will try and sort it out now, but failing that I am getting a new exhaust fitted Next wed so when they have that off and are under the car the mystery cable can be put in its rightful place Quote
glrnet Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 If that melts on the Zorst, whatever it is will be well and truly buggered, I should amke sure you get it out of the way before you drive it again and, as you say, effect a permanent fix next Weds. Quote
Hougenie Posted October 7, 2014 Author Posted October 7, 2014 So it appears that the cable was the rear parking sensor.....how do I know you may ask?! Well on the way home (to fix with tie wraps) it melted onto the exhaust - only slightly and pealed it of, but now when I put the car into reverse it beeps non stop!!!!!! Anyone know where I can source a new rear sensor? - perhaps when the garage are changing exhaust they can fit the new one? Quote
ZMANALEX Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 It will not be the sensor that has melted but the loom leading to it. I have all this stuff in stock, however it should be just a simple wiring repair. Alex. 1 Quote
GMballistic Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 Well from what you've said above it won't need a new sensor, ...more likely new wiring or at least a repair to the wiring. If it's burnt through it could be shorting out or have a break in the wiring now. Auto electrician is what you need if you don't have the know how. You could cut out the burnt bit of wiring yourself, solder back together, heat shrink and secure safely this time. Fyi disconnect the battery before you start cutting wires if you do try to fix it yourself. Quote
GMballistic Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 Darn it Alex, ...I'm one minute to slow. Must learn to type faster. Quote
ZMANALEX Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 Darn it Alex, ...I'm one minute to slow. Must learn to type faster. :lol: 1 Quote
Hougenie Posted October 7, 2014 Author Posted October 7, 2014 Ok, I will call auto electrician tomorrow and see if they can help - seems Im gonna have to get bumper off to make sure its secured correctly. Not sure about hacking away at the rewiring myself Thanks for replies Quote
GMballistic Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 Rear bumper removal guide here if you do decide to tackle any of this yourself. Good luck. Link: http://my350z.com/forum/body-interior-exterior-and-lighting-diy/210062-diy-rear-bumper-removal-with-pictures.html Quote
GIXXERUK Posted October 7, 2014 Posted October 7, 2014 Sorry to hear that, hope it wasn't me tempting fate Quote
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