[DML] Re: Mystery capacitor

["Harold" <hmcelraft@xxxxxxx>]

It depends on the vin I believe where you find this capacitor but it appears to be connected to the power pin for several functions including the vacuum solenoid (Lambda, etc.) and serves primarily to keep a click out of the radio and to keep the tack from jumping when the vacuum solenoid is activated (every time you press the gas pedal) . On early vins that capacitor is mounted near the vacuum solenoid on the harness at the back of the engine compartment.

It is most likely supposed to be there ? and based on the tape color, I would say factory on a later vin number car. The uf of 1 is correct for that application.

Harold McElraft - 3354


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Tom Niemczewski" <dmctom@...> wrote:
>
> Hello everyone,
> 
> Here I come with another technical question. This time it's the wiring.
> I removed the metal plate where the ignition coil is attached, the one with 
> all the connectors coming through. When looking at the wiring I noticed that 
> someone has added a capacitor. I was sure that it was the previous owner 
> until I noticed that it says UK on it and a value of 1uF. It is connected to 
> a green wire on the white connector (larger one) with a positive lead and a 
> black wire on the blue connector with the negative lead. Is this a factory 
> or dealer added part? Or is it something that the PO has done? UK points to 
> the factory, but the crappy quick connectors point to a shade tree mechanic. 
> Does anyone know?
> 
> Here's a picture of it:
> http://delorean.neostrada.pl/cap.jpg
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Greetings from Poland!
> Tom Niemczewski
> Vin 6149 plus 2418, 3633, 5030, 16473, 17086
> Google earth: 52°25'17.66"N, 21° 1'58.40"E
>




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