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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 07:58 PM
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disconnected harness?

Hi you guys, I noticed (before buying it) that there was a disconnected harness near the ventilators of my escape (driver's side), the weird thing is that the check engine light is not showing any issue, and there are not available slots to connect near this harness.

I think it is part of the 9L8T I4290 J4CPB harness.

Take a look at my picture below and help me guess where this should be connected (if it has to).

Thanks

 
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 09:25 PM
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On mine that appears to go into a sensor or resistor on the fan assy. Yours may not be equipped. What year etc...
 
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 09:53 PM
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You have an '09, correct? So do I and have the electrical diagrams. The 14290 comes up with a few connectors and by the looks of the shape, it goes to the LF/FT fog lamp.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2013 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Archion
On mine that appears to go into a sensor or resistor on the fan assy. Yours may not be equipped. What year etc...
It may be possible, because the fansnand radiator on my escape are not original...

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You have an '09, correct? So do I and have the electrical diagrams. The 14290 comes up with a few connectors and by the looks of the shape, it goes to the LF/FT fog lamp.
Thanks, but both of the fog lamps are working! :s

I really appreciate your help, please keep giving me ideas!
 
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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 09:52 AM
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Is it clipped not that position or do you have it resting there?

Also, what color are the wires in the harness?
 
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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by scott91370
Is it clipped not that position or do you have it resting there?

Also, what color are the wires in the harness?
I have it resting over there ...

As soon as I get home I'll take a picture of the wires and let you know.

By the way, it is a:

2009 Ford Escape XLT SUV 4D 2.5L I4 MPI
 
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