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Suspicious object beside drain plug

Tiny
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  • 2004 TOYOTA ECHO
  • 1.3L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • 190,000 MILES
Today I went under my car and found something wrapped tightly with black tape beside the engine oil drain plug. There are also some oil leaking from the tape.
Thursday, September 17th, 2020 AT 3:46 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

Can you upload a picture to this post for me to see? I need to see what you see so I can help you.

Roy
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Thursday, September 17th, 2020 AT 4:09 AM
Tiny
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Thursday, September 17th, 2020 AT 4:11 AM
Tiny
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Thank you.

That is the connector for the crankshaft position sensor.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-crank-shaft-angle-sensor-works

Someone damaged that wiring or connector and just tapped it up. That should be replaced so it does not leave you stranded somewhere.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

You will need to replace the connector and the wiring right there. They make a pigtail that is a new connector and about 6 inches of wire for a permanent repair.

You can get the connector at the dealer for this.

Roy

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Thursday, September 17th, 2020 AT 4:38 AM
Tiny
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Thank you so much for the info, will look into it for a repair!
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Thursday, September 17th, 2020 AT 4:40 AM
Tiny
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
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Thursday, September 17th, 2020 AT 4:47 AM

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