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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 12:09 PM
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Random unused plug

Hi everyone. I did a search but wasn't sure quite what to search for.

Any idea what this unused plug is for?

It's a 2012 XL 250 6.2 FX4





Thanks!
 
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 12:46 PM
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Not really sure what its for, but its just part of the factory harness for an option you dont have. Easier than having 100 harnesses in the trucks for all variations
 
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 01:47 PM
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Look like the trailer brake control slot.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by galaxie641
Look like the trailer brake control slot.
Hmm. I have trailer brake control already...

Perhaps the electronic shift on the fly 4x4 as mine has a yank on the floor for 4x4.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 2012 F250 6.2
Hmm. I have trailer brake control already...

Perhaps the electronic shift on the fly 4x4 as mine has a yank on the floor for 4x4.
Same **** as the electronic locking differential that i see you have
 
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 02:13 PM
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Isn't that the port for the control switch for the Flux capacitor? I think after 2009 they moved it to the dash so you didn't have to reach behind you to engange it. Some safety/ergonomic regulation ...
 
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by thomabb
Isn't that the port for the control switch for the Flux capacitor? I think after 2009 they moved it to the dash so you didn't have to reach behind you to engange it. Some safety/ergonomic regulation ...
I put my meter on it and it is 1.21 gigawatts so I think you are right.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 02:21 PM
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That's an impressive meter.
 
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Well, clearly since your truck runs on plutonium, it is probably for the optional plutonium quantifier.
 
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