Car guys, what's this cable dragging under my car?

Dezuria

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• Jun 22, 2013

• #2

Just noticed this cable thing hanging low enough that it drags on the ground.  I know nothing about cars, but I know this isn't right.

2004 Chevy Cavalier.

 

whoknows

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• Jun 22, 2013

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Cut it and see what stops working.

 

pacifickarma

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• Jun 23, 2013

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Don't know, but I'd duct tape that thing back up until I found out.

 

ajh2298

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• Jun 23, 2013

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I want to say it could be the parking brake cable. Does it "Y" out towards both back wheels at a certain point?

 

jbroush99

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• Jun 23, 2013

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That's not a parking brake cable, it goes up into the engine compartment.  It looks like wiring to me.  It could be running to the oxygen sensor but it looks a bit long for that.  I would strongly suggest getting that put back in place or at least off the ground as soon as possible. 

 

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• Jun 23, 2013

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I'm voting it's something electrical. Dragging it is probably a bad idea.