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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 07:53 PM
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Picked up a 98 ws6 and trying to track down some problems. Found this wire cut and I have no idea what it goes to...any info?





Its the black wire below the fuse box...kind of hard to make out in the pics. Driver side...

I am having a problem with the abs inop, security, and brake lights in the gauge cluster always being on. Also have a wire that comes down the front of the passenger head kind of charred. It is in a silver heat shield. Looks like just the heat shield is messed up but what does this wire go to? Thanks in advance!!!
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Main power to the ABS module. Most likely cut because something else is fucked up.

Just guessing, check and see if it is live and open up the wire casing.
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Should I just extend it and run it to the power distribution block or is it a fused wire? When I hook it back up, what should I be looking for? Car seems to brake fine as-is. Guess this is the reason for the lights in the gauge cluster being on...lol. Thanks for the info...
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If it's the power to the ABS Module it should be fused.
Hook a voltmeter up to it to see if the wire currently connected to a ground, power source or another device (like the ABS). Opening up the wire casing is your best bet to really track it down though.
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Alright, connected it to a 12v source and it kicked on everything like I turned the key forward to accessory, but the key was in my pocket lol. Any ideas?

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