Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - 02 1.25 Unknown electrical switch/sensor

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Wed 23 Jul 2008 22:57
02 1.25 Unknown electrical switch/sensor - mcrez85
Hi,

Whilst the front passenger side headlight was removed (for an unrelated problem) I noticed there was an electric switch/sensor just next to where the radiator top hose is.
I was wondering what this electric part is and why the metal strut it is screwed into would have oil on it?
Any help is much appreciated!
Mark
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Thu 24 Jul 2008 00:39
02 1.25 Unknown electrical switch/sensor - Screwloose
Mark

There's a crash sensor for the airbags on the front panel by the radiator. Would that be it?
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Thu 24 Jul 2008 20:17
02 1.25 Unknown electrical switch/sensor - mcrez85
Hi,
Could well be. It's black and red and has what look like a black and a black/yellow wire coming from it. It's held in place with a plastic screw.
I can't find any mention of it in the Haynes manual or in the wiring diagrams.

Any ideas about the oil?
Thanks
Mark
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Thu 24 Jul 2008 20:37
02 1.25 Unknown electrical switch/sensor - Screwloose
About the only other component, mounted forward of the radiator, that I can think of would be an ice-warning sensor?

Is this the old model or the '02-on one?

The crash sensors are known for corroded terminals; maybe the oil is for protection?

Edited by Screwloose on 24/07/2008 at 20:39

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Fri 25 Jul 2008 00:46
02 1.25 Unknown electrical switch/sensor - mcrez85
Its the 2000-2002 old body style fiesta, so it must be the crash sensor.
Thanks for your help, I now know not to go messing!
Cheers
Mark
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