Maybe an easy question
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From: Morganton NC
Maybe an easy question
While under the truck replacing the parking brake cable (told my wife to "mash it to the floor" while adjusting the brakes... lol she did) I saw this connector on the back of the front tire well. There's one on both sides and I'd like to know what it's used for. I know it's silly but I can't find anything on the search. Thx
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It's only an easy question to those who know! Unfortunately, I can only make wild guesses at this point. Someone who really knows will chime in soon.
In the meantime, tell us more about which trim package and lighting/towing options you have... that might offer some clues right there!
In the meantime, tell us more about which trim package and lighting/towing options you have... that might offer some clues right there!
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Yep, that's an easy one, so easy in fact, I will let someone else answer it. But I will agree with the the others, it looks like something that is there for some reason.
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My old '99 XLT had those same connectors going nowhere as well. I posted that question years ago in another forum and was told it was the ABS sensor connection. My '99 did not have front ABS, only rears.
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TALLY so far....
I don't know = 2 (this includes the helpful comment from Barry about it "being there for some reason")
I don't remember = 1
Perhaps KR Running Board connector = 1
Definitive answers for "It's the ABS connectors" = 4
I'd go with the definitive answers if it were me, especially given the folks who offered those tidbits.
I don't know = 2 (this includes the helpful comment from Barry about it "being there for some reason")
I don't remember = 1
Perhaps KR Running Board connector = 1
Definitive answers for "It's the ABS connectors" = 4
I'd go with the definitive answers if it were me, especially given the folks who offered those tidbits.
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Sorry folks... I'm in a quirky mood tonight with a little time to kill. Don't worry, though, it'll all be over in a few minutes when I have to pack up the laptop, pick up my son at the fencing club, and go home to become "normal" all over again.
Barry... your genius almost leaves me speechless tonight! ALMOST, but not quite! Then too, I'm riding in the same boat with you, brother!
Barry... your genius almost leaves me speechless tonight! ALMOST, but not quite! Then too, I'm riding in the same boat with you, brother!