KARMANN 0 Posted April 16, 2005 Hey there, Yesterday i jumped out of the VR6 and went back to it 5mins later.It wouldnt start-turned over fine with good speed but just wouldnt fire up.So popped the bonnet fiddled around with the wires highlighted in pic.when i did this a bit of smoke appeard.So i towed it home,to then look at it today.Checked all the fuses etc then checked for a spark and couldnt get one.So then went back to the wires previously mentioned and fiddled with them and the car started no probs! but i want to renew these wires and the part there connected to so it doesnt happen again as the covering protecting the wires from the engine heat has worn off through time. So can somebody please name this part? Cheers Fraser Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reggit 0 Posted April 16, 2005 Is that not the main engine harness connector? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe M 0 Posted April 16, 2005 Try twisting it clockwise slightly, might just not be clipped in right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KARMANN 0 Posted April 17, 2005 I will do Joe.Its been running perfectly until friday when it wouldnt start.Now that its starting again its running great,i just dont want to be somewhere and it happens again-peace of mind.Reggit i dont have a clue what it is-its located just behind the distributor? Id love to get it sorted out today as iv got few things todo. Cheers Fraser Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe M 0 Posted April 17, 2005 Should have mentioned, as Reggit said, it is the main engine harness connector. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KARMANN 0 Posted April 18, 2005 Dont suppose anyone has a part number for this? Cheers Fraser Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted April 18, 2005 There was a recall on the VR6 to correct wire chaffing in that area. Smoke from wires usually indicates a short, so I'd thoroughly inspect the wiring around there. Details of the recall here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GB_SEAN 0 Posted April 18, 2005 Part No. 1H0 973 103 B. Not sure if it is still available? It's called 'flat contact housing with gasket connecting piece wiring harness for engine' to be precise ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris VR6nos 0 Posted April 18, 2005 Nice one Kev, I never knew or even heard of this, how the hell did you know about it? Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
