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Old Sep 2, 2021 | 09:18 AM
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Does anyone know what this plug is for? It just seems to have a cap on it. 2003 f250 fx4 xlt auto.

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Old Sep 2, 2021 | 12:22 PM
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Clutch safety switch.. 🤷🏻‍♂️
was it ever converted from manual? Or possibly used the switch for something else?
 
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Old Sep 2, 2021 | 12:36 PM
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It is the plug for a clutch pedal switch, it has the the factory insert in it to bypass, since you have an auto. All the trucks have them, autos just have the bypass insert, since the pcm reads the gear selector position.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2021 | 01:14 PM
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Got it, thanks. That's what my google search showed but didn't know if it could be something else for an auto.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2022 | 04:56 PM
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Plug behind fuse box under dash

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found this plug under my dash behind the fuse box anyone know what it goes too or where it plugs in at? Single green/ red wire
 
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@Koty99 , welcome to the FTE!

That looks like the parking brake switch connector to me. I am going off memory though and I am not getting any younger.

The switch is located at the top of the parking brake lever action near the side wall just under the dash. They are typically white and have a plunger that is depressed by the brake lever.

If I am wrong, please let us know!
 
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Old Jun 15, 2022 | 08:47 PM
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Spot on Sous.

Just went and checked.



Green / red stripe.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2022 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ESwift
It is the plug for a clutch pedal switch, it has the the factory insert in it to bypass, since you have an auto. All the trucks have them, autos just have the bypass insert, since the pcm reads the gear selector position.
Regarding this from the original question posted in 2021, so all the auto trucks have a clutch safety switch with a factory jumper plug in it? Wouldn't this make a good anti theft device/kill switch? I'm going to have to look for mine tomorrow.
 
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Originally Posted by bigb56
Regarding this from the original question posted in 2021, so all the auto trucks have a clutch safety switch with a factory jumper plug in it? Wouldn't this make a good anti theft device/kill switch? I'm going to have to look for mine tomorrow.
Been there… Done that.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...mobilizer.html

All the info you need to complete it is right there.
 
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Originally Posted by F350towing
Been there… Done that.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...mobilizer.html

All the info you need to complete it is right there.
Actually now I remember seeing that thread and I even replied in it my memory is getting worse...
 
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Originally Posted by bigb56
Actually now I remember seeing that thread and I even replied in it my memory is getting worse...

Yup you were the first person to respond in post #2 of the linked thread.

No worries though. My forgetters gettin better, but my rememberer is broke.

 
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