Homer Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 This is on the dash loom (auto), but is not connected to anything. Before I replaced this loom I recall it wasn't plugged into anything originally either... I have no idea what it's for - any ideas? It's a single wire plug & located under and to the right of the stereo cage. Everything apart from the cabin temp adjust seems to be working. Could it be part of the auto gear level electrics? (long since removed) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvs Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Just to add a little bit to this my 1997 jdm tt auto has this plug too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ugp Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Optional footwell lights I beleive. Try wiring a bulb upto it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobUK Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Think it plugs into the auto gearbox lever... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ugp Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Mine has one, not plugged into anything, and the autobox works :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 It looks similar to the plug that connects to the ashtray light, so again possibly optional footwell lights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 i have that plug aswell think mine was originaly auto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 It looks similar to the plug that connects to the ashtray light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightsix Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I've just checked mine. Unless it's missing a fuse, there is no power to this wire from the courtesy light system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightsix Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Nor is it live with the ignition. Strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 Cheers guys, seems your onto something with the footwell light. This plug is not listed in the service manual wiring diagrams so split apart the old loom to trace the wire.. It's a Black-Red wire that T's into the "Antenna" on the main stereo plug (No 8 here: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?240044) and to another plug, which was choppd off the old loom (I'm pretty certain it's the traction control button), but then gets T'd off again to the various dash plugs, all of which are illuminated. It seems to be a direct +12v feed powered on when the ignition goes onto II, so in conclusion it's most likely an interior light plug Edit: Straightsix, strange that you see that, I'm going to try it on mine and see what happens. This wire goes all over the dash loom without any fuse or relay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I was going to mention the auto start lockout or something like that. You know for how you can't remove the key until it is in park? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightsix Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Edit: Straightsix, strange that you see that, I'm going to try it on mine and see what happens. This wire goes all over the dash loom without any fuse or relay. I'm going to have a better investigation tomorrow. I just popped out with a meter to check as I've got the dash panels off anyway at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 I'm going to have a better investigation tomorrow. I just popped out with a meter to check as I've got the dash panels off anyway at the moment. That might explain it, the feed on my loom is looped through the traction control button, so if that is not plugged in might explain why there is no power. If you don't have trac control on your car the route will be different though. Thanks for checking. I'm just curious what this plug is for, it doesn't seem to effect anything so it's only an academic question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightsix Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 You've opened a can of worms for me - I need to know what it does now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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