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03-24-10, 07:11 PM
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Another "What the %#%! is this" thread.
So I pulled out the dashboard out of a car, and then went to go match up the wiring for the ignition that I needed to. But it appears I have an extra wire that isn't needed?
Can anyone help me in placing this?
Can anyone help me in placing this?
03-24-10, 08:53 PM
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Here it is in the other car that I have, which is what the dashboard came out of. I don't remember unplugging it however, that's the strange part.
03-24-10, 09:12 PM
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is it a connection for the illumination for the KEY?
\where Exactly does that clump of wires that you are showing supposed to Connect to...roughly
\where Exactly does that clump of wires that you are showing supposed to Connect to...roughly
03-24-10, 09:51 PM
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That clump of wires connects into the ignition... which I hooked that all up, only to find that I had that one extra wire hanging down...
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03-24-10, 10:23 PM
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I was told it could possibly be the horn?
My 7 that I drive doesn't have a horn, so that could be why I don't recognize it.
Can anyone confirm this?
My 7 that I drive doesn't have a horn, so that could be why I don't recognize it.
Can anyone confirm this?
03-24-10, 10:59 PM
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If the car has power jumper the terminals and see what happens.
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btw, I have one of those dangling un-connected under my dash.
You can probably live without it
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btw, I have one of those dangling un-connected under my dash.
You can probably live without it
03-25-10, 09:34 PM
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Look in the wiring diagram section of the online FSM, pg. 50-115, front harness. There are three or so 2 pin connectors in that area, one of which is the key cylinder light. Compare the color codes on the wires, and you should be able to identify which of the connectors it is.
03-26-10, 06:30 AM
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I thought I told you what it was on Facebook...
It detects the key in the cylinder.
If your CPU is functioning properly, it will beep when you leave the key in the cylinder and open the door. It's to remind you to remove the key.
It detects the key in the cylinder.
If your CPU is functioning properly, it will beep when you leave the key in the cylinder and open the door. It's to remind you to remove the key.
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