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Old Jan 8, 2016 | 12:55 PM
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broken wire beneath ignition coil?

Was poking around under the hood after pulling some codes when I noticed a broken wire. Should be able to reattach no problem but would like to know what it is, the symptoms of it being disconnected. Its hard to put it in words when trying to Google it and I dont have my Haynes book with me. Thanks for the help again.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2016 | 01:14 PM
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If it connects to that grey connector it looks like its for radio noise suppression.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2016 | 03:31 PM
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Yes and with it disconnected you may have static in the radio.
It has nothing to do with the running of the trucks engine.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2016 | 04:48 PM
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Thanks for the quick reply and I did notice static with the stock radio but not much with my new Pioneer deck . Still I'll fix it anyways after I replace the brake master cylinder, finally giving out at 415k miles.
 
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That grey connector should be your spout plug for timing.
 
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That grey connector should be your spout plug for timing.
No way. The SPOUT is a long way away from this point and not connected to the Ignition coil battery circuit.
 
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