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Old May 20, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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identify thing in picture for me

I have a black box, something that looks like a speedometer cable, a power plug, and some kind of 12v connector hanging under the dash of my 90 F150.
What are they for?
 
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Old May 20, 2008 | 10:37 PM
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The cable closest to the pedal looks like a cable that would be used for a radio, like a CB radio maybe. If I saw a better pic of that connector I probably could tell you what it is.

If that is the case, the black adapter might be a receptacle for a radio unit to slide in. The cigarette adapter would power the radio. That's my guess.
 
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Old May 20, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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trailer brake controller
 
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Old May 20, 2008 | 11:53 PM
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trailer brake for sure..
 
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Old May 21, 2008 | 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by blackpatch
trailer brake for sure..
My thoughts exactly.
 
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Old May 21, 2008 | 12:19 AM
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Yup, electric trailer brake controller and the coax for a CB antenna.

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Old May 21, 2008 | 07:58 AM
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Trailer brake controller,CB Coax,White plug goes into radio and the black is the other end which plugs into a cig. lighter in the ash tray. Looks like a crappy setup IMHO.
 
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Old May 21, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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thanks for the replies!

Originally Posted by Cruiseomatic
Looks like a crappy setup IMHO.
Since I dont have a use for it, and its crappy...time for the trash
 
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Old May 21, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by jeff351
Since I dont have a use for it, and its crappy...time for the trash

Nooooo, there is a mini Flux Capacitor inside.... you need that





J/K, rip that thing out
 
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Old May 21, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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CB antenna cable and harness.
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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Sell it on e-bay.
 
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