I was in the process of removing my
AOS
for replacement and in the process managed to pull this connector loose and I’m not sure what it is or where it goes? It looks very similar to the diagnostic connector that’s under the hood of my wife’s Dodge.
Looking at it closer it appears I have pulled the end of the connector off of a vacuum line as when I release the spring clip the connector comes in the two pieces But I’m not sure where it ties into or connects to. Obviously I’d like to get this put back together before I put the new
AOS
back in place. I appreciate any help!
Looks sort of like this one. It is a plugged and unused connector on my 2011 2.9 engine.
And sorry for the omission on engine size... ‘08
Cayman S
, 3.4l
Yes, it does. Exactly like my connector. Btw, my wires are red/blue and green/white.
And when I disconnect the connector, the ‘plugged’ end is hollow/empty with foam plugs in the end.
Wondering where mine might have been attached?
Maybe this one? I would use the natural bend of the wire and length to give you a reduced area to search in.
The wire is about 9 inches long, but it has been doubled back on itself and tied so as to limit the length. I've seen pics from 2.4 engines that have the exact connector with the same color wires (r/b and g/w) that appear to be a diagnostic port that is tied off. I'm thinking this may be the same?
Could you take another pic from farther out, so I can see where on the intake tract you are showing? Thanks again!
That is the factory harness connection for the
PSE
solenoid. If you don't have
PSE
, it is capped and tied off.
I bet that’s what I’m looking at, as I don’t I have as I do not have
PSE
. The cable is not in a loom, just a straight cord.
Now you know where there is a spare connector clip if you ever need one
. I used mine already.
My guess:
That hanging in air part might be the part of the air injection system, that could be the change over valve. I had to replace my lower
AOS
hose, and it got knocked loose from the clip it sits on between 2 of the manifolds. It’s little plastic mount got snapped. I my
AOS
is on a 987 2006
boxster
. One line runs to the catalytic coverter, it helps it to heat up quickly. You can search the parts manual for “air injector” .
I am just now dealing with this so on my replacement the the bottom vacuum line on the change over runs to the
catalytic converter
, the top, plugs in from ???, I can feel it. Notice in the parts diagram it shows it hooked to nothing. There is a line from the air mass sensor (my guess) running behind that is what it might be plugged into.
I hope that helps. My brother helping me broke my lower line so this not too bad repair has gotten messy.
If you figure out something before I do let me know.
This might help is it from the fuel injection procedures, but it shows the air injector, as it has to be removed as part of that process. It does not mention what it is, that is where mine got snapped off by breaking the plastic clip that held it on.
