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Feb 13, 2006 | 06:02 PM

TexasGuy001

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Overhead Console 98-01

I was hoping someone could tell give me some info on the 98 or 99 Mountaineer overhead console I just acquired. From what I understand they are the same from 98-01. I am going to install it in my truck. I will be splicing these connections and running my own wire, since my truck does not have the wiring harness for this. What I need to know is the wiring. Can someone tell what the color of the wires are for the different functions of the console. I need to know at least the color for ground, switched power, constant power, thermometer sensor. Any input is appreciated.

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Mar 22, 2006 | 11:45 PM

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Doesn't anybody know what the connector pinouts are on this. All of my consoles wires are black and one is white.

Mar 23, 2006 | 08:47 AM

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Did this with an 01 Explorer once. What year is your Mountaineer? I think there are supposed to be eight wires on the console according to another forum:
Red/Blue = Dimmer
Blue/Yellow&Blue/White = Temp sensor
Black = Ground
Black/Blue&Green/Orange = Dome Light
Gray/Black = Vehicle sensor
Yellow/Gray = Main power

I know there's a sticky in the Ranger forum about installing a Explorer console into a Ranger. They might have more info there. Or if you do google or yahoo, I htink you'll find a few installation tips out there...

Mar 23, 2006 | 09:16 AM

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The Mountaineer is a 98. All of the wires are black except one is white. This is at the connector coming off of the console. There are 8 wires.

Mar 23, 2006 | 10:28 AM

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You might head to the junkyard and get the wiring harness that has the color-coded wires the connector would hook up to...

Just found a diagram for a 96 Explorer, but I think the consoles should be similar. Just make sure the connectors are the same:
http://www.supermotors.org/vehicles/...358&original=1

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Mar 23, 2006 | 07:56 PM

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Thats exactly what I was looking for. These consoles are the same as that 96. I think the only difference is the display lights up in green on mine and blueish color on the older ones. They look identicle. Thanks again.