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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: con on December 28, 2006, 07:40:12 am

Title: Wires and plug on turbo?
Post by: con on December 28, 2006, 07:40:12 am

I was examining the engine bay and noticed two loose wires. They should be attached to a little white plug that appears to connect onto the turbo. Could anyone tell me what the purpose of the wires and plug is?
I have taken a few photos to try and illustrate what I am referring to.
Thanks.

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Title: Wires and plug on turbo?
Post by: QuickTD on December 28, 2006, 08:09:01 am

Thats the temperature switch for the electric coolant pump, it circulates coolant through the turbo after shutdown. Probably should be hooked up.

Title: Wires and plug on turbo?
Post by: con on December 28, 2006, 08:28:55 am

Uh oh..... better get that hooked back up, thanks.  :)

Title: Wires and plug on turbo?
Post by: anarchyx34 on December 28, 2006, 08:51:41 am

ZOMG. GTD intercooler FTW!!!

Title: Wires and plug on turbo?
Post by: TomB on December 29, 2006, 05:31:40 am

con I'll have to check mine, but I don't think those wires are connected on my GTD.  I'll let you know once I've had a look.  
I always let my GTD idle for a couple of minutes after a long run anyway just to let the oil circulate & cool a little.
Cheers,
Tom