Sensor on steering box? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Driveway Dreams · 09-13-2009, 12:28 AM

As I was undoing my front light harness I came across what looks to be a sensor, type plug on the top of the steering box area. Does anyone know what it might be? Is it critical?

jeffspower · 09-13-2009, 01:05 AM

Single wire round connector? Sounds like the brake wire for the brake warning light... it goes on the brake proportioning valve.

menace121978 · 09-13-2009, 09:07 AM

^^^^ i was thinking the same thing check these out...

and that plug on the frame plugs into a single wire that goes into the harness. the round thing on the gear box itself is just an adjustment nut.

Justins76 · 09-13-2009, 05:33 PM

I have one that disingages the compressor at idle when the wheels are turned to lock.

Driveway Dreams · 09-14-2009, 12:34 AM

Thanks guys, that is what I was seeing. Was looking at it in a dark garage and a nasty engine compartment. So, I guess I need to hook it back up huh?

09-13-2009, 12:28 AM	#1
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Sensor on steering box? As I was undoing my front light harness I came across what looks to be a sensor, type plug on the top of the steering box area. Does anyone know what it might be? Is it critical? __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

09-13-2009, 01:05 AM	#2
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Sensor on steering box? Single wire round connector? Sounds like the brake wire for the brake warning light... it goes on the brake proportioning valve. __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

09-13-2009, 09:07 AM	#3
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Sensor on steering box? ^^^^ i was thinking the same thing check these out... and that plug on the frame plugs into a single wire that goes into the harness. the round thing on the gear box itself is just an adjustment nut. __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

09-13-2009, 05:33 PM	#4
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Re: Sensor on steering box? I have one that disingages the compressor at idle when the wheels are turned to lock. __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

09-14-2009, 12:34 AM	#5
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Sensor on steering box? Thanks guys, that is what I was seeing. Was looking at it in a dark garage and a nasty engine compartment. So, I guess I need to hook it back up huh? __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.