What are these wires?
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From: Dallas, GA
What are these wires?
While working on my truck the other day, I noticed a small bundle of wires under the hood, that are not plugged in to anything. Each wire had a rubber coated end, and they all were wrapped together. I remember a red, black, and blue, but don't remember the colors of all of them.
They are located right by the firewall, next to the master brake cylinder.
Anyone have an idea as to what these are for?
Thanks.
They are located right by the firewall, next to the master brake cylinder.
Anyone have an idea as to what these are for?
Thanks.
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What are these wires?
I believe those wires are open, they're installed from the factory for the owner to use when installing aftermarket accessories. Saves you trying to run wires through the firewall.
Could be wrong though, it's happened before and it'll happen again.
Waxy
Could be wrong though, it's happened before and it'll happen again.
Waxy
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From: Monroeville, AL
What are these wires?
These are for you to run various things through without having to drill the firewall. I used mine for a transmission temp gauge. The other end of the wire is under the steering wheel; just use the same color on each side and you're ready to go!
Jim
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What are these wires?
Thanks Matt....
That plug in the firewall is what I used to feed all my wires through...
Oh well, still need to put lights on my grille guard, and who knows what else I will come up with based on all the other trucks on this site....
Darn it!!!! You guys are gonna make me broke!!!! When will the madness end?????
ok....got that off my chest....I feel so much better now....hmmm....wonder what's new on Ebay????
That plug in the firewall is what I used to feed all my wires through...
Oh well, still need to put lights on my grille guard, and who knows what else I will come up with based on all the other trucks on this site....
Darn it!!!! You guys are gonna make me broke!!!! When will the madness end?????
ok....got that off my chest....I feel so much better now....hmmm....wonder what's new on Ebay????
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From: Shamokin USA
What are these wires?
You just had to make me open my hood.
Since I am installing some goodies soon, are you telling me that this bundle of wires is just a passthrough to the cab from the firewall? I didn't check yet. None of these wires are terminated anywhere? I am assuming they just pass through the firewall and are bundled underneath the dash. How many wires are there? Just curious. Will be installing an Autopage alarm/remote starter soon.
Jimmie
2003 F250SD XLT 4X4 SC SB
Since I am installing some goodies soon, are you telling me that this bundle of wires is just a passthrough to the cab from the firewall? I didn't check yet. None of these wires are terminated anywhere? I am assuming they just pass through the firewall and are bundled underneath the dash. How many wires are there? Just curious. Will be installing an Autopage alarm/remote starter soon.Jimmie
2003 F250SD XLT 4X4 SC SB
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From: Shamokin USA
What are these wires?
Matt,
I never open my hood. This is a new truck with only 1000 or so miles on it. The only time I opened the hood was to install my Sylvania Xenarcs, bug deflector, and fill the washer fluid. Total of 3 times the hood has actually been opened. BTW, never drove the truck or opened the hood before buying it. Wanted a Super Duty and that truck on the lot was the exact thing I wanted. I have never test driven a vehicle I bought. Love my truck. Almost as much as my racecar.
Jimmie
2003 F250SD XLT 4X4 SC SB
I never open my hood. This is a new truck with only 1000 or so miles on it. The only time I opened the hood was to install my Sylvania Xenarcs, bug deflector, and fill the washer fluid. Total of 3 times the hood has actually been opened. BTW, never drove the truck or opened the hood before buying it. Wanted a Super Duty and that truck on the lot was the exact thing I wanted. I have never test driven a vehicle I bought. Love my truck. Almost as much as my racecar.
Jimmie
2003 F250SD XLT 4X4 SC SB
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What are these wires?
I thought those wires hooked to the plug and wires that came in the glove box and were for hooking up a trailer brake controller. If I missed it here, what is the plug in the glove box for and if it's the brake controller is it already hooked to the appropriate connections for the brake controller. Mike
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What are these wires?
Originally posted by KG7VL
I thought those wires hooked to the plug and wires that came in the glove box and were for hooking up a trailer brake controller. If I missed it here, what is the plug in the glove box for and if it's the brake controller is it already hooked to the appropriate connections for the brake controller. Mike
I thought those wires hooked to the plug and wires that came in the glove box and were for hooking up a trailer brake controller. If I missed it here, what is the plug in the glove box for and if it's the brake controller is it already hooked to the appropriate connections for the brake controller. Mike
Matt