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Old 03-07-10, 06:40 PM
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Unknown connector behind instrument cluster

Hi!

Just removed my instrument cluster. Those three clamps at the back of the hood sure was tight. Stuck harder then the plastic. In 8 pieces the hood came of.

Well, that's a later problem...
Right now I'm confused about a connector I fund unplugged behind the hood. It wasn't one I unplugged and I think I found the female further in the rat's nest.
Shouldn't be any problem connecting them, but what does it do? What have I been without all this time?

It's difficult to see but the male connector feels like it is entering a harness and the female seems to go up.

There is also a black **** on the dash board that I don't know what it is. What is it? Is it stock?

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Old 03-07-10, 07:59 PM
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not sure on rx7's (yet) but on my 2 1985 supras there was a similar "****" on the dash that was a temp. sensor (or somthing) for the ac.

is your car a manual or auto?
Old 03-07-10, 11:20 PM
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u will constantly find plugs that aren't plugged to anything. all wiring harnesses r made the same for what ever options ur specific model could have. but if urs doesn't have a certain option, the wiring is still there.
Old 03-08-10, 09:08 AM
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You could use the color codes in the factory wiring diagram to figure it out.
http://foxed.ca/foxed/index.php?page=rx7manual
Old 03-08-10, 11:47 AM
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if ur not having any problems/everything in ur car is working fine...then i suggest Let the Wire Be.. lol...

if not then..go to a junk yard..and check other 7's if they have theirs plugged....
Old 03-08-10, 05:18 PM
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The car is an auto. And no junk yards with RX7:s anywhere close.

I will do some more research in the workshop manual (body electrical) for the colors and the AC.
Old 03-09-10, 02:42 AM
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from my expierience its difficult to find FC in junk yard, but they are out there




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