amypd155

I live in Ohio and am dealing with the ice and snow. A huge buildup of ice and snow attached itself to a wire (?) Located on the underneath back area on my xB.
I can't see where it starts from but runs near my exhaust pipe and across the back of the car.
It is possibly 1 or more wires in a black plastic cover. The brake lights, rear wiper, and hazard lights still work and i was able to still drive w/o any obvious problems.

Any one have any idea what this is?

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bbszero

iTrader: (6)

A pic would really help!

vettereddie

Is this on the interior of the vehicle behid the plastic panel or the exterior? Left hand (driver) side has a skid control sensor wire going to the brake drum. Could also be a yaw sensor or something for the fuel system.

BLAKBOX06

its most likely the wire that runs across the bumper for the side marker lights. check to make sure they are working on both sides

amypd155

I'm going to try and insert some pics.. sorry in advance if they dont work right.
The pics are of the underneath of the back of the xb and of the wire and the connector where it appears to have broken off.
There is also a tag with numbers on the wires and there is a green and yellow wire in the plastic wrap.













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flipguy206

Here ya go:













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flipguy206

hehe...sorry I'm no help...no idea what that is!

burstaneurysm

My guess would be the harness for the rear sidemarkers.

amypd155

i checked the side markers (lights on the side, right?) & they work when the headlights r on.

Tomas

It IS the rear side marker wiring harness per both the wiring harness diagram...



...and the part number, as seen in the parts fiche...

http://tijil.org/xB_wiring_partslist01.gif

amypd155

whoo hoo!!! Thanks Tomas! You were right and I'm an iddiot. I did look at the side light but only on the drivers side. its out on the passenger side. Only hope it does not cost too much to fix. Thanks for the help!!

Tomas

Should plug back in, unless the connectors are damaged...

burstaneurysm

Yea, just find the other end of the connector and plug it back in.

IowaSciontist

Yes, rear sidemarker wires. I had the same thing happen and it actually broke my light housing so I had to buy a new sidemarder.

amypd155

yes it has snapped off. the weight of the ice & snow kicked up from the tires broke it.

Metro273

^^^That's why I drive a beater in the winter and NOT my xB!

tCscotty

iTrader: (1)

I had the same thing happen to my box. If its still under the bumper to bumper warranty a dealer might be able to help you out. At least mine did.

MadMike550

wires are pretty easy to fix..

do you still have the connecter ends? or are they gone?

swartzautoman

iTrader: (3)

82214-52050

Tomas saves the day again as always