HastingsIV Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 I am trying to figure out what this wire is. I have used the FSM and I think it may be related to the brake fluid? Unsure as this is the first time I have gone through an automotive wiring schematic. Any ideas?http://s90.photobucket.com/user/HastingsIV/media/20161128_145038_zpsxx2gwzkn.jpg.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citron Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 I can't tell by the picture, where does it plug in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HastingsIV Posted December 7, 2016 Author Share Posted December 7, 2016 I have no idea Have yet to find a plug that's missing. I shall endeavor to look tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 There's a little magnetic reed switch that slots into the the base of the master cylinder reservoir. As the fluid level drops, a foam float with a magnet in the bottom drops with it, and if it gets low enough, the reed switch closes and you get lights on the dash (Brake and ABS IIRC). I'm not 100% sure as it's been a while since I had to fool with the MC and it's too cold to go check mine, but it's a thin little switch, that's a thin little plug, and it's in the right area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrelcocko Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 What year is your Pathy Hastings ? sent by MrCox in Knoxville, TN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Yep, that's the brake cylinder sensor plug. Perhaps the sensor was always showing low and they unplugged it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPB.88 Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 ^^ Looks like the sensor plug to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HastingsIV Posted December 7, 2016 Author Share Posted December 7, 2016 My pathy is 1995. Looks like the consensus brake sensor plug. Ill look into that some more today.Next question, what could have caused the plug to burn up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vern_K Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 yep reservoir level plug, if you have a cheep aftermarket reservoir it might not have one or wasn't pluged back in after master cylinder change it should plug in on the bottom of the reservoir on the inside side, doesn't look burnt just like old electric grease, more then likely it will clean up with a small screw driver and some carb cleaner then put some fresh deletric grease and your set. If it was burnt you would see more warping and such..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vern_K Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 yep reservoir level plug, if you have a cheep aftermarket reservoir it might not have one or wasn't pluged back in after master cylinder change it should plug in on the bottom of the reservoir on the inside side, doesn't look burnt just like old electric grease, more then likely it will clean up with a small screw driver and some carb cleaner then put some fresh deletric grease and your set. If it was burnt you would see more warping and such..... ok can't edit yet I guess but it goes on the bottom out side of the reservoir, just went and looked at mine, will post pixs for you in a min Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vern_K Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HastingsIV Posted December 7, 2016 Author Share Posted December 7, 2016 Thanks! Ill go take a look at that when it warms up a bit this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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