weird wire?????

[noel]

what is this wire for exactly?? i have one on my alternator but the wire is all cracked and messed up ... wtf should i do about this wire?? this wire is located on the back of the alternator on the outside hopefully this picture works.

Thanxz for the help

 

[noel]

i check the deal and it cost like $5 to oder a new one ..my thing is wats the purpose i notice on 89+ supras they dont have one my 88T does ..

 

[Poodles]

Noise filter. Yeah, they were eliminated on later models.

 

[noel]

so then i dont need it lol thank god ....so then why do ppl ground the alternator they run a 4g wire from the alternator bracket to the chasis ???