Technical What's this weird part??

[herut]

Hi All.

Whilst changing my oxygen sensor, I noticed hanging down from a cable, this part which I cannot identify. It was secured with a cable tie to a black cable (not an electric cable) running next to and a little beneath the battery tray. Just dangling there, didn't appear to be doing anything, so I snipped the cable tie. It has a hollow tube on one end (for a rod? a cable?) and a mini balljoint thingy on the other. About 3-4 inches wide. What is it? Where does it go?? Thanks!!
Jeff

 

[CFREITAS]

looks like a gear selector ball joint, but just noticed its a autobox

 

[Hellcat]

Looked at the out-board gear parts for most Marea on eper... but can't find a part that looks like it. This one is a mystery for now.