{"product_id":"piaggio-198686-cappuccio-isolante-copri-fili-centralina-ape-poker","title":"Piaggio 198686 Insulating Cap ECU Wire Cover - Ape Car, Poker and TM 703 Diesel","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;color:#222;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePiaggio 198686 insulating cap\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003eblack rubber boot that covers and protects the wires exiting the ignition control unit\u003c\/strong\u003e on \u003cstrong\u003eApe\u003c\/strong\u003e three-wheelers. It consists of a bellows sleeve, which tightens around the cable bundle, and a square body that encloses the connector: it keeps out water, dust, and salt, and prevents contacts from oxidizing or short-circuiting. Official catalog name: \"Insulating cap.\" Product code \u003cstrong\u003e198686\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1a1a1a;border-bottom:2px solid #e63946;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003e✓ Strengths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects the most delicate point of the system\u003c\/strong\u003e – the control unit connector is where most intermittent electrical faults on work vehicles originate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDielectric rubber\u003c\/strong\u003e – insulates contacts and resists water, dust, mud, and temperature fluctuations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBellows sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e – adapts to the cable bundle and holds it firmly, without leaving it exposed at the point where it vibrates most.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Piaggio spare part\u003c\/strong\u003e – same shape and grip as the original equipment part, not a loose universal cap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosts a few euros and saves many\u003c\/strong\u003e – it's the classic part that is neglected until the three-wheeler won't start anymore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1a1a1a;border-bottom:2px solid #e63946;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePiaggio (original spare part)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e198686\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial designation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInsulating cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWire cover cap for ignition control unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDielectric rubber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAngled, with bellows sleeve for the cable bundle and square housing for the connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eapprox. 50 g (estimate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eItaly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff3cd;border-left:4px solid #ffc107;padding:14px;margin:20px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Important notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• This is the \u003cstrong\u003erubber cap only\u003c\/strong\u003e: it does not include the control unit, cables, or terminals.\u003cbr\u003e\n• Before reassembling, check that the \u003cstrong\u003econtacts underneath\u003c\/strong\u003e are not already oxidized or green: the cap protects, it does not repair.\u003cbr\u003e\n• It must be fitted \u003cstrong\u003eto clean, dry rubber\u003c\/strong\u003e: if you install it on wet cables, moisture will be trapped inside and cause the damage you wanted to avoid.\u003cbr\u003e\n• On work vehicles left outdoors, this part ages quickly: if yours is hardened, cracked, or torn on the bellows, it no longer insulates.\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1a1a1a;border-bottom:2px solid #e63946;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eVehicle compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003eList taken from the \u003cstrong\u003eofficial Piaggio spare parts catalog (B2B)\u003c\/strong\u003e. If your vehicle is not listed, send us the \u003cstrong\u003echassis number\u003c\/strong\u003e and we will verify it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#e63946;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApe Car Diesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApecar Diesel · Max Diesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1986-1990\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApe Poker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApe Poker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1993-2004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApe Poker Diesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApe Poker Diesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1993-2004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApe TM Diesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApe TM 703 Diesel LCS 422\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2005-2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1a1a1a;border-bottom:2px solid #e63946;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWho it's perfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003eIt's the right spare part for anyone who keeps a working \u003cstrong\u003eApe Poker\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eApe TM 703 Diesel\u003c\/strong\u003e on the road and has noticed that the control unit cap is broken, hardened, or missing — perhaps after chasing an intermittent electrical fault for weeks. On a vehicle that stays outside all year, in the rain and dust, putting this inexpensive part back in order is the cheapest way to avoid downtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0f7f0;border-left:4px solid #28a745;padding:14px;margin:20px 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003e🛡️ Warranty and quality – Moon Bike S.r.l.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Piaggio\u003c\/strong\u003e spare part, new and never fitted. Moon Bike S.r.l. is a retailer based in Cercola (NA): shipping from Italy, Italian support, and legal conformity guarantee.\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#1a1a1a;border-bottom:2px solid #e63946;padding-bottom:6px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat exactly does this cap do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt serves to \u003cstrong\u003ecover the wires and the connector of the ignition control unit\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's a dielectric rubber casing that insulates the contacts from water and dust: without it, moisture reaches the terminals, oxidizes them, and causes typical faults that disappear and reappear when moving the cable bundle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for my Ape Poker?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes: the Piaggio catalog indicates 198686 for the \u003cstrong\u003eApe Poker\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eApe Poker Diesel\u003c\/strong\u003e from 1993 to 2004, for the \u003cstrong\u003eApecar Diesel and Max Diesel\u003c\/strong\u003e from 1986 to 1990, and for the \u003cstrong\u003eApe TM 703 Diesel LCS 422\u003c\/strong\u003e from 2005 to 2012. If you have any doubts about your model, send us the chassis number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include the control unit or cables?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo: this item is \u003cstrong\u003ejust the rubber cap\u003c\/strong\u003e. The control unit, cables, and terminals are separate spare parts. If you are redoing the connection, it is advisable to also check the condition of the terminals under the cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know it needs to be replaced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLook at the \u003cstrong\u003ebellows\u003c\/strong\u003e: if it is torn, hardened, or crumbles under your fingers, the rubber has reached the end of its life. 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