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#1
11-30-2001, 05:07 AM
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Defa warmup system
I replaced the Defa miniplug connector cable that sits in the body work and goes to this t connector:
 When unplugging the cable from the t-connector, WATER came out of it! It wasn't moist, but totally wet. The thing is that all connectors have a red O-ring (as seen in picture) to keep it tight, but here it seems it failed. Any ideas? Could I use electrical tape to keep it really tight?
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12-05-2001, 02:48 AM
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heh, tomas, I guess no one has no idea whatsoever what you're talking about...
 And neither do I, but I didn;t want you to feel as if we don;t care. We just don't know.
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12-05-2001, 05:54 AM
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I'll second that, what the hell is it??
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12-05-2001, 06:06 AM
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OK, I'll throw in my 2 pence as well......
I'm stumped too. Never seen that connector before. What is it for?
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#5
12-05-2001, 06:36 AM
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I believe its a connector which lets you plug your car into an AC outlet to heat up the engine block?
This may be a euro-spec item only, or dependant on the particular engine. As for sealing it up... try the tape or some kind of silicon sealant which you can pry off w/o damage if you need to remove the connector.
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12-05-2001, 06:44 AM
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Oh, I see. In that case I've noticed a lot of cars (other makes) have their harnesses filled with a kind of white grease which stops moisture getting in by filling up the spaces. Or you could replace the o-ring and put some silicon o-ring grease on it.
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12-05-2001, 07:39 AM
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The key here was "DEFA Warmup system"...
m'kay...
but here we go: Here in sweden we get a fair amount of snow in the winter. Therefore, I use a DEFA heatersystem to get the car real warm and nice before driving of for the day. Here is more info And here you can get a view of the different parts used to get the system going... One day (totally stressed out) I managed to drive off with the Miniplug still hooked up to the car, with the result of a broken socket on the car. picture of miniplug:  The Y-connector (pictured in first post) sits inside the wheelhouse and divides the 230V into two cords. One for the heaterFan inside the coupé, and one for the engingeblock heater. following? Now, (as writen in first post) I replaced the cord that goes from the connector in the bodywork (pictured earlier in this post), and goes to the Y-connector. And when unplugging the cord from the Y-connector, there was water... So, what to do? peace y'all!
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12-09-2001, 06:02 PM
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to keep it dry that is...
anyone?
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#9
12-09-2001, 09:51 PM
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Quote:
I'm really guessing a seal popped out when it, ah, tramatically disconnected. Can you have a look at another set of connectors? This has been on my mind.
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George Roffe Houston, Texas USA 00 328i 91 SE-R (well modded) 84 944 SCCA ITS race car under construction "I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and filled him with a great resolve" -- Admiral Yamamoto, December 7, 1941
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#10
12-11-2001, 06:16 AM
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m'kay, I'll check it out...
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