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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 11:00 AM
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Guys, I was doing some work on the car last week and noticed these wires & connector which are not plugged into anything. I can't find anything that it could plug into, and nothing that isn't already connected. Ideas?


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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 11:17 AM
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Is the grey one that's in between you heater hoses in the picture not plugged in also? Any codes or what not?Still running fine?

If no one pipes in I will look at mine when I get home and see where it goes if it does go anywhere that is.

Oh and junk that fram oil filter!
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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 11:23 AM
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For comparative purposes, I just took a peel and Did not find a similar connector in that location on my 99 sport. Just the big black and big gray ones about 4 inches north and the connector to my oil pressure sending unit.
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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 11:56 AM
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It might be for the Ignition (Coil) Capacitor. 2000/2001 XJ only. See pic.

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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by SomeGuy138
Is the grey one that's in between you heater hoses in the picture not plugged in also? Any codes or what not?Still running fine?
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Oh and junk that fram oil filter!
Ha, the FRAM is a cheap temporary experiment. My car started dumping oil and caught fire last week. Once I know everything is OK again I'll swap it out. I have a Mobil ready to go.

The gray connector up top is plugged in. No codes or other issues.
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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by CCKen
It might be for the Ignition (Coil) Capacitor. 2000/2001 XJ only. See pic.
Huh. I didn't see anything like that on the block, but I guess I need to get in there and take a closer look to make sure.
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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by CCKen
It might be for the Ignition (Coil) Capacitor. 2000/2001 XJ only. See pic.

My 2000 don't have that and I looked every where. I wonder if it is under my dash somewhere?

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I don't think you even have the harness/connector for it.

Is there a threaded hole in the head behind that throttle cable? My '99 has one. That's where the stud would be for the coil condensor.

I guess they're really not needed anyway. People have said their's are disconnected and there's no change in engine performance or radio noise because of it.


BTW: Your engine bay is too bloody clean. LOL
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Originally Posted by CCKen
I don't think you even have the harness/connector for it.

Is there a threaded hole in the head behind that throttle cable? My '99 has one. That's where the stud would be for the coil condensor.

I guess they're really not needed anyway. People have said their's are disconnected and there's no change in engine performance or radio noise because of it.


BTW: Your engine bay is too bloody clean. LOL
Nope, No threaded hole, hmm guess I don't need one

As for how clean the motor is, I need to thank the 0331 head for that.
This is a new Remanufactured motor from s&j engines with Clearwater head on it.
Only 11,000 on the ticker.
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Nope, No threaded hole, hmm guess I don't need one

As for how clean the motor is, I need to thank the 0331 head for that.
This is a new Remanufactured motor from s&j engines with Clearwater head on it.
Only 11,000 on the ticker.
^^ That would explain why there is no threaded hole.

What is the date of manufacture of your XJ (month/year). Just curious if the coil condensor was introduced down the road in the manufacturing/assembly process.

It would be interesting to find out what the date of manufacture of the OP's 2000 is as well.
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Originally Posted by CCKen
^^ That would explain why there is no threaded hole.

What is the date of manufacture of your XJ (month/year). Just curious if the coil condensor was introduced down the road in the manufacturing/assembly process.

It would be interesting to find out what the date of manufacture of the OP's 2000 is as well.
Ah that makes sense, clearwater head Duma . MFR Date 8-99
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