What is the wire on engine

2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT
120,000 MILES
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JOLSEN79
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I have a couple wires near the back part of my engine on the right hand side (opposite side of where I put the oil in) that appears to have been chewed through. My car seems to be running fine, other than the fact I have no turn signals and my power locks don't work. What is this wire?
May 8, 2012 at 1:18 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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take a picture and post it for us to look at.

Roy
May 8, 2012 at 1:19 AM
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JOLSEN79
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Here's the picture
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May 8, 2012 at 1:25 AM
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JOLSEN79
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Yes, I know the engine is dirty. It's the green wire
May 8, 2012 at 1:25 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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throttle position sensor wiring.

see if the dealer has a connector service kit.

Roy
May 8, 2012 at 1:33 AM
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JOLSEN79
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With that being broken like that, what effect does that have on the drive-ability of the vehicle?
May 8, 2012 at 1:34 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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it will. there is no signal from the tps to the ecm and may cause hesitation, stalling and surging.

roy
May 8, 2012 at 1:39 AM
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JOLSEN79
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Could it cause my car to shift too early?
May 8, 2012 at 3:44 AM
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yes, the tps sends a signal to the trans as well for shifting

Roy
May 8, 2012 at 10:23 AM