What is this Wire in the engine bay?

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11-12-12, 08:07 PM

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What is this Wire in the engine bay?

What is this Wire in the engine bay? I am trying to install a tower bar and just checking to see if its safe to disconnect this wire.
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11-12-12, 08:47 PM

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I wouldn't disconnect it permanently, its there for a reason. why not try and relocate?

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11-12-12, 08:52 PM

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Very safe, I disconnect mine all the time!! serious!!

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11-12-12, 10:26 PM

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serious!!

not sure if serious

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11-13-12, 12:12 AM

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Pretty sure its for the electric power steering rack... I wouldnt run the car with it disconnected, or it'll probably set a bunch of codes, and the p/s wont work

Otherwise, its safe to disconnect while off, and reconnect before restarting.

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11-13-12, 04:34 AM

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disconnect at own risk, but if the steering doesn't re-act how you want..please take a vid of the outcome....lol yea it has something to do with the PS and i think the rack n pinion or whatever Lexus political correct name is....Hense leave it connected when driving