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Apr 30, 2011 | 07:09 PM

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Mysterious electrical Plugs

Going thru my 1987 Ranger I am finding various unplugged electrical plugs throughout the engine compartment.

Example A:

Example B:

Example C:

Any help is appreciated...

Josh

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Apr 30, 2011 | 08:40 PM

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First pic is a self test connector. The others could be for assembly-line testing or for options you don't have. Unused connectors are very common on vehicles.

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Apr 30, 2011 | 10:11 PM

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Aside from the OBD1 connector, the other 2 singles are always left hanging in my experience, the black plug is not hooked up on my 87 B2 either.

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I should have taken a pic of the rat's nest of wiring behind the dash before I got most of it ripped out.

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May 1, 2011 | 12:12 AM

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Removed this goofy cruise control unit... I'm guessing JC Whitney circa late 80s

Josh

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