Whilst I agree with most of the comments here, Senior members should remember that some of us, just as they were, are new members, inexperienced owners and grateful for any help. To be cynical is rather unfair and not very constructive. I guess it is easy when you know everything. Of course an original cable would not normally run across the carpets, but it may have been disturbed during some other work, so before I just rip it out, I wanted to know if anyone could have an idea of its function. Guess I will try somewhere else where help is not given at the price of being derided.
thank you anyway, Dr G C G; aka Purdey
What's up Doc? Manufacturer fitted cables are in what are known as looms. The looms are made before they are fitted to the car. Before the carpets are fitted. Your wires will not be factory fitted. By the way i was not answering you so why would you think you were being derided. Or are you just a soft arse?