2002 Chevy Impala Random thick coil wire hanging

2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA
149,780 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DARESY03
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Hello, I just bought a 2002 Chevy Impala, with just over 149,000K on in. Everything is in tip top shape, runs smooth so far, steering feels good, but when I looked under the car there was a loose wire that was hanging down from under where the motor sits. Its a thick coil wire that looks like it was cut in half and the other half of the wire is just hanging down about 2 inches from the ground not connected to anything, what could it be?
Oct 26, 2008 at 3:05 PM
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RHALL77
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can you take a picture of it so i can see it
Oct 27, 2008 at 8:28 AM
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261900_impala_1.jpg

There is a picture of the hanging coil wire. Thanks you.
Oct 27, 2008 at 8:48 AM
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RHALL77
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it looks like the plastic covering for the oil level sensor on the side of the oil pan.
Oct 27, 2008 at 8:53 AM
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DARESY03
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ok, thank you. Is this a major problem? should I get this fixed asap? or atleast keep it from hanging down?
Oct 27, 2008 at 8:55 AM
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RHALL77
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i wouldnt worry to much. just keep it from hanging as much as possible
Oct 27, 2008 at 8:56 AM