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dan42 · 03-14-2008, 10:23 AM

Anyone know where this wire might go? It was flopping around under my dash when I pulled the instrument panel.

DirtyLarry · 03-14-2008, 10:58 AM

It goes to the accessory that doesn't work.

Sorry..

I don't recognize that one.

cameeks · 03-14-2008, 12:55 PM

clip looks like the cig lighter

cameeks · 03-14-2008, 01:00 PM

looking at the wiring diagram the only *orange* wires under the dash are for the heater, stop light switch, and dome light.

*edit

Luvlegs · 03-14-2008, 05:12 PM

There's a ground wire that clips over the edge of the dash - behind the cluster on the right side of the column (pretty much above your knee), in the cluster hole - BUT it's a black wire. I see a splice in one of the pics and skinned wire on the 3 way plug there so it's possible somebody been messin wid da wirin'.

Are those plug in circuit breakers there? I just went through my harness (cab and engine) - if your that far into it, it'll give you a warm fuzzy after you pull it out and go over it (the harness).

jayharrell · 03-14-2008, 07:56 PM

I just put mine back in yesterday after about a week of redoing and i don't remember seeing anything like that.

Mine 69 had a tach gauge but no wire, might it be for a tach?? I'm not sure how the factory coil tach was wired in, mine was a HEI when i got it.

Dingfodgy · 03-14-2008, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cameeks

clip looks like the cig lighter

Looks like the cig lighter connector.

Longhorn Man · 03-14-2008, 09:21 PM

If it is for the cigar lighter, it is missing the black bplastic cover the keeps it from shorting out on the body of the lighter plug.

dan42 · 03-15-2008, 01:20 AM

Thanks guys. I'll take care of it. I never use the thing but it's kind of nice to have every thing work.

eightbanger · 03-15-2008, 02:48 AM

I got one of those as well never did try to find out what it was for though.

cameeks · 03-15-2008, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eightbanger

I got one of those as well never did try to find out what it was for though.

That wire has a different end on it. That is where my glove box light is plugged into

cameeks · 03-15-2008, 02:13 PM

Scratch that I think that there is a kit that will allow lights for the floor area and they plug in there. There is supposed to be a black cover on it. At least that is how my Camaro was hooked up.

Luvlegs · 03-15-2008, 03:25 PM

never mind my post - typed in error

03-14-2008, 10:23 AM	#1
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03-14-2008, 10:58 AM	#2
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03-14-2008, 12:55 PM	#3
cameeks Long Fleet Club Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 5,666	Re: what's this wire for? clip looks like the cig lighter __________________ Chris Meeks '69 Chevy Custom/10 Long Bed <-- Thread of the work I did before selling. Truck is now finished to the new owners design and running around. I was shown some pictures of the finished product. At least it survived the junk yard. FAQ Index by Krue Site Vendors Subscribe Here Forum Rules

03-14-2008, 01:00 PM	#4
cameeks Long Fleet Club Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 5,666	Re: what's this wire for? looking at the wiring diagram the only orange wires under the dash are for the heater, stop light switch, and dome light. edit __________________ Chris Meeks '69 Chevy Custom/10 Long Bed <-- Thread of the work I did before selling. Truck is now finished to the new owners design and running around. I was shown some pictures of the finished product. At least it survived the junk yard. FAQ Index by Krue* Site Vendors Subscribe Here Forum Rules Last edited by cameeks; 03-14-2008 at 10:35 PM.

03-14-2008, 05:12 PM	#5
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: what's this wire for? There's a ground wire that clips over the edge of the dash - behind the cluster on the right side of the column (pretty much above your knee), in the cluster hole - BUT it's a black wire. I see a splice in one of the pics and skinned wire on the 3 way plug there so it's possible somebody been messin wid da wirin'. Are those plug in circuit breakers there? I just went through my harness (cab and engine) - if your that far into it, it'll give you a warm fuzzy after you pull it out and go over it (the harness). __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

03-14-2008, 07:56 PM	#6
jayharrell Gettin By on Gettin By Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, Tx Posts: 1,033	Re: what's this wire for? I just put mine back in yesterday after about a week of redoing and i don't remember seeing anything like that. Mine 69 had a tach gauge but no wire, might it be for a tach?? I'm not sure how the factory coil tach was wired in, mine was a HEI when i got it.

03-14-2008, 09:21 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: what's this wire for? If it is for the cigar lighter, it is missing the black bplastic cover the keeps it from shorting out on the body of the lighter plug.

03-15-2008, 01:20 AM	#9
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: what's this wire for? Thanks guys. I'll take care of it. I never use the thing but it's kind of nice to have every thing work. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

03-15-2008, 02:48 AM	#10
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: what's this wire for? I got one of those as well never did try to find out what it was for though. __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

03-15-2008, 02:13 PM	#12
cameeks Long Fleet Club Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 5,666	Re: what's this wire for? Scratch that I think that there is a kit that will allow lights for the floor area and they plug in there. There is supposed to be a black cover on it. At least that is how my Camaro was hooked up. __________________ Chris Meeks '69 Chevy Custom/10 Long Bed <-- Thread of the work I did before selling. Truck is now finished to the new owners design and running around. I was shown some pictures of the finished product. At least it survived the junk yard. FAQ Index by Krue Site Vendors Subscribe Here Forum Rules Last edited by cameeks; 03-15-2008 at 02:14 PM.

03-15-2008, 03:25 PM	#13
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: what's this wire for? never mind my post - typed in error __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew! Last edited by Luvlegs; 03-15-2008 at 03:30 PM.



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