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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 10:22 AM
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Multiple 7.3 Questions

How important is the hood insulation?

What is this silver module on the right?


What does this plug do on top of the brake booster?


What is this sensor?


What is this plug for?


Thanks!
 
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 10:30 AM
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Hood insulation anchors are supposed to melt in case of an underhood fire, and the insulation is supposed to act as a fire blanket to smother the flames. May or may not work. My old truck didn't have one, and it didn't seem like it was much louder because of it, so I don't think there's a whole lot of sound-deadening qualities.

The electrical module mounted on the inner fender is the IDM (injector driver module). It provides high voltage to control the injectors.

The blanked-out plug on top of the brake booster may be a cruise harness? Idk, just a wild guess.

The sensor with the boost hose going to it mounted by the A/C box is the MAP sensor. Senses boost pressure for the PCM.

Sorry I can't help with the rest.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 12:53 PM
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Just a friendly bump.

He answered the questions I knew anything about.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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I have an XLT so I might have those plugged in and might be able to give you an answer.

If I don't respond later today (3-4 hrs) poke me... it means I forgot. Truck is at home and I am at work.

Richard
 
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 12:42 AM
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I think the blank plug is for the hood light.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by stainlessstroker95
I think the blank plug is for the hood light.
yea it is for the hood light at least in mine it is
 
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