Suspicious object beside drain plug

2004 TOYOTA ECHO
190,000 MILES • 1.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD
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JORDANNGIAU
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Today i went under my car and found something wrapped tightly with black tape beside the engine oil drain plug. There are also some oil leaking from the tape.
Sep 17, 2020 at 3:46 AM
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Good morning,

Can you upload a picture to this post for me to see? I need to see what you see so I can help you.

Roy
Sep 17, 2020 at 4:09 AM
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JORDANNGIAU
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Here:
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Sep 17, 2020 at 4:11 AM
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Thank you.

That is the connector for the crankshaft position sensor.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-crank-shaft-angle-sensor-works

Someone damaged that wiring or connector and just tapped it up. That should be replaced so it does not leave you stranded somewhere.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

You will need to replace the connector and the wiring right there. They make a pigtail that is a new connector and about 6 inches of wire for a permanent repair.

You can get the connector at the dealer for this.

Roy

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Sep 17, 2020 at 4:38 AM
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JORDANNGIAU
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Thank you so much for the info, will look into it for a repair!
Sep 17, 2020 at 4:40 AM
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
Sep 17, 2020 at 4:47 AM