Any ideas on what this lead should be connected to..if anything ?

[Ernesto]

I noticed this socket hanging loose under the bonnet today. Does anyone know what (if anything) it should be connected to please? Seems odd to have a socket hanging loose like this.

Its on the left side as you face the engine (drivers off-side) of the engine compartment next to the windscreen washer bottle reservoir. Van is a 2019 Ducato

 

[Figaro]

I think you'll find most vehicles have them on the wiring loom.
They use the same loom for a variety of models so it depends on your vehicle spec.
Unused connections just hand loose.

 

[Macca1954]

I think you'll find most vehicles have them on the wiring loom.
They use the same loom for a variety of models so it depends on your vehicle spec.
Unused connections just hand loose.

You are correct

 

[Ernesto]

that would make sense ... The only optional extra I could think of was it might be an extra pump connector for headlight washers.... can't remember ever seeing a Ducato van with headlight washers though

 

[mitzimad]

if theres no corresponding plug within reach it could be for anything thats not fitted deisel heater foglights the list is endless

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[Keypresser]

Just checked our 2016 Ducato X250 and no extra plug so probably for an extra although as it is a sealed wire connector it should have a blanking cap fitted to stop warer ingress into the harness.
Personally i would stick a bit of duct tape over the connector end otherwise you could have corroded terminals and water/moisture could get back up the wiring harness.
Best just to ask the dealership on your next service or send photos to Fiat technical via on-line but if everything is working ok just protect it, check it and forget it???

 

[Lenny HB]

As said they use a standard loom for all models, if you look around you will a few connectors at various points on the loom.
Hab electrics are even worse, I have loads of spare connectors on my hab loom and twice as much cable as it really needs looped about under the floor, a nightmare following it when doing mods.

 

[Ernesto]

Thanks for suggestions - I’m due into garage next week for the recall work so I’ll ask them then ?