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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 05:59 PM
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Question Identifing circuit numbers ?

Hi All,
Near the bottom of the left B pillar on my 1999 E-250 are two unused connectors. Since these are located near where I will be install an electrical panel for my RV conversion I wanted to find if there was anything there that I might be able to use. I looked through my 1998 Econoline "Electrical Vaccum and Troubleshooting Manual" and found that the connectors are listed as C301 and C302.

The circuit number for each pin on the connectors are identified (on page 150-21 and 22) but the problem is I can't find a way to cross reference the circuit numbers. Looked through the manual several times but the only way I've found to track a circuit number is look for it on each page. There must be a better way.
Thanks for your time.
Dave
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 05:41 AM
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Dave I've checked my printed '00 EVTM as well as the '97 CD-ROM (both very close to your chassis) and neither specify what those connectors fit---WOW was all I could say. I'm guessing they could be for a rear heater/AC unit, delayed illumination module/RKE or perhaps speaker connections. There's just no way of telling with our respective publications.

95e150CW has an extensive library on the E-Series chassis---maybe PM him or perhaps he'll add something soon.

Sorry I can't be more help but thought I'd at least echo those connectors don't seem to be assigned anything, not that I can find anyway.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 07:09 AM
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I will have to double check myself, but I beleave that location you describe is for the remote key less entry module.

I will look on my CD once I get time to dig it out.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 08:10 AM
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My '03 E250 has RKE and its printed EVTM doesn't show C300. C301 or C302---this is interesting!
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 08:52 AM
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The other item in that area is the power seat connections.

Still trying to find my CD!
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 09:49 AM
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I pulled it up in the Ford software. Those connectors show as being used for various circuits on a cutaway/upfittable chassis. Radio, lights, etc. When I get back to the farm this afternoon I will post details.

If you give me a specific circuit number or pin number on the connector I can pull it up.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 10:26 AM
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Thanks for all the input guys.
@95e150CW: I'm actually interested in all of the pins on the connector since I don't know what any of them do. Once I know what each circuit is then I might come up with a use for it. At the moment I have need for BATTERY, AUX, RUN and START but I might come up with an idea for HIGH BEAM if it was handy. Making this up as I go.

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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 10:39 AM
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I seem to recall it was interior lights, not chassis lights. There might be headlights signal via interior/dash lights. I'll take a peek again. I doubt you will find 12v batt and IGN switched batt on those connectors. Most certainly not enough amperage for power distribution. The ford software just lets me click checkboxes and view all associated circuits for the connector. I'll post a PDF this afternoon.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 07:58 PM
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Okay, seems those are special connectors which are detailed in guide I do not have (A guide for manufacturers). Here is what my software says about them:

C302 is found in these cells:

013-003: Power Distribution
013-010: Power Distribution

013-028: Power Distribution
053-001: Heater

054-001: Air Conditioner/Heater
071-002: Instrument Illumination

092-001: Exterior Lamps
110-003: Power Door Locks

111-003: Remote Keyless Entry
111-004: Remote Keyless Entry

130-002: Radio

C301 is found in these cells:

010-014: Grounds
013-013: Power Distribution

013-028: Power Distribution
053-004: Heater

054-005: Air Conditioner/Heater
089-003: Courtesy Lamps (With Full Headliner)

090-002: Turn/Stop/Hazard Lamps
092-001: Exterior Lamps

093-002: Reversing Lamps
111-002: Remote Keyless Entry

130-002: Radio
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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Thanks dude. You're a saint.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 08:20 PM
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Thje 1998 EVTM page numbers might be different. here is what i get when i select a 98 E150 for those

(what sucks is, i can just click and be on those pages, heh)

C302 1998 EVTM


013-003: Power Distribution
013-007: Power Distribution

013-010: Power Distribution
013-026: Power Distribution

013-028: Power Distribution
053-001: Heater

053-004: Heater
054-005: Air Conditioner/Heater

071-002: Instrument Illumination
092-001: Exterior Lamps (Marker, Park, License)

110-003: Power Door Locks
111-003: Remote Keyless Entry

111-004: Remote Keyless Entry
130-002: Radio

C301 1998 EVTM

010-014: Grounds
013-007: Power Distribution

013-013: Power Distribution
013-028: Power Distribution

053-003: Heater
054-001: Air Conditioner/Heater

089-003: Courtesy Lamps
090-002: Turn/Stop/Hazard Lamps

092-001: Exterior Lamps (Marker, Park, License)
093-002: Backup Lamps

111-002: Remote Keyless Entry
130-002: Radio
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 09:23 PM
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Here's what I got so far if I'm reading the manual right.
Connector 301
Pin#/Circuit#/page# description
1 / 9 / 90-2 left turn signal
2 / 57 / 10-14 ground
3 / 5 / 90-2 right turn signal
4 / 140 / 93-2 Switched when transmission in reverse
5 / 757 / 54-5 aux blower motor relay
6 / 754 / 53-4 rear blower switch
7 / 511 / 90-2 brake pedal switch
8 / 14 / 92-1 main light switch (on with headlights and park)
9 / 53 / 89-2 dome light
10 / 54 / 89-2 hot
11 / 751 / 53-4 aux heater blower switch (MED HI)
12 / 884 / 13-7 hot

*Could you find page numbers for circuits 9, 5 and 751?
Thanks

*Updated with 95e150CW's help.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 09:54 PM
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751 appears to be part of the heater blower circuit (damn, that thing is complex). page 53-04 in the 98 EVSM.

9 looks to be left turn signal, 5 is right. 90-1 and 90-2
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 10:14 PM
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884 appears to be on fuse 16, fused to 50 amps (!) feeding the rear motor.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 11:08 PM
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Thanks 95e150CW. I've updated the above post with the info you provided. Tracing diagrams in this manual too long gives me a headache. I'll tackle C302 tomorrow.
 
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