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jac 03-23-2019 06:36 PM

Need help identifying electrical plugs behind the driver's kick panel
 
So, months ago I took off the upper and lower trim panels under the steering wheel to gain access to the ECU, and disconnected some wires.

However, I did not try to put it all back on until today and there are some wire plugs which I can't figure out where they go. One of those plugs is light blue and the other is brownish red. Anyone know where these two electrical plugs go? They are smallish (4 pins) like those for speakers or for small bulbs. They are dangling near the ECU.

Thanks!

Edit: they are 3 pins, not 4...

EODguy 03-24-2019 12:21 AM

Pictures, both close up and general arrangement are much more likely to get you an answer

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crystalworks 03-24-2019 12:28 PM

^Agreed. The bottom footwell light uses a small reddish/brown connector but it's not 4 pins. 2 I believe.

jac 03-25-2019 01:12 PM

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Thanks folks. Please see attached photos.

I am thinking that at least one of these goes into whatever goes in the empty hole.

I guess I unplugged something that left that hole. But I can't recall... :-(

Emory39 03-25-2019 08:28 PM

red one...Brake swithc?!? not sure.

wpoll 03-26-2019 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emory39 (Post 1158415)
red one...Brake swithc?!? not sure.

That looks like a good guess... the wiring diagram confirms the four pin connector and the four wires colours look to match the brake connector (X78).

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...h-line/ocRAhVY

jac 04-01-2019 02:43 PM

Hmmm... But the brake lights work just fine. Also, cruise control disengages when the brake pedal is pressed.

I did see some wires already plugged in to what I think is the brake pedal switch. I know I did not disconnect those.

wpoll 04-02-2019 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jac (Post 1158882)
Hmmm... But the brake lights work just fine. Also, cruise control disengages when the brake pedal is pressed.

I did see some wires already plugged in to what I think is the brake pedal switch. I know I did not disconnect those.

Well, that eliminates the brake switch. Not much else left under there... :dunno:

Will keep investigating - hate not knowing these things... ;)

wpoll 04-02-2019 04:03 AM

This Pelican parts article shows the removal of this panel - and that the hole is unused.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/techart...eplacement.htm

https://cdn4.pelicanparts.com/techar...mall/pic05.jpg

I can't see your red and blue connectors anywhere, so they must be something further up under the dash...

And looking more closely at your images, both connectors are 3-pin - no 4-pin there - I must have been high or something. :rolleyes:

wpoll 04-02-2019 04:17 AM

Steering column adjustment work OK? The two motors on the steering column both have 3-pin connectors but they are normally black...


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