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Wiring thingamabobber

Old May 28, 2012 | 12:39 PM
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I had a wire literally glow underneath the dash after I started it up. It's connected to this thing and I was hoping it would help me narrow down on what the wire is for. If any of you guys know what it is, it'd be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 12:47 PM
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cut the wire and go from there because it getting hot enough to glow is not good. Its probably shorted to ground or something.
I would just cut the wire and tape it off and se what happens. I'm sure you'll lose something. At any rate, I would rather have lost an accesory or have an engine light pop on that have an electrical fire....

Dunno what that thingamabobber is? Almost looks like a HU connector with plugs in it? I know it's not though...
\Good luck.
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 12:56 PM
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haha Thanks man. I broke it already (partially on accident :P) and taped up what I could with some of the wires that it melted the insulation off of.
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 02:28 PM
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Go to the FAQ/DIY section and downlaod service manual. Be carefull just cutting and taping, especially when you have wires melting. Only thing worse will be truck catching on fire!
 
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