Mysterious Connectors

[Desert Rat]

I am new to Land Cruisers; two weeks ago I purchased a 1998 series 100. I also bought the three-volume Shop Manual for this vehicle, including the Electrical Wiring Diagram volume.

Now my question: Under the hood, above the right wheel-well and in the vicinity of the Power Steering reservoir, I find three ‘floating’ connectors---one black with 2 pins, one black with 3 pins and one gray with two pins. They appear to be part of a factory installed harness but connect to nothing. Can anyone tell me the purpose of these mysterious connectors?

I spent several hours going through the shop manuals and can find no reference to these connectors. I also ran a covert mission to a Toyota dealership, feigning interest in a 2000 LC on their lot. The mysterious connectors were present in this vehicle, and just dead-ended like in mine. Of course the salesman could not tell me their purpose.

I originally thought they might be related to the rear air-conditioner that I do not have. But the wiring diagram volume includes this feature and indicates no electrical module in the engine compartment.

My curiosity has been aroused---I would not like to think I am missing something important

 

[98LXand99LC]

That's where the VHC (vehicle hight control) goes on the Lexus LX470.

 

[hank14]

That's where the VHC (vehicle hight control) goes on the Lexus LX470.

Yep. My 99 has them too. Look under the hood of a 470 when you get a chance. Congratulations on your purchase. I hope it is everything you hoped it would be.

And welcome to the board.

 

[NMuzj100]

Welcome to the board. We can always use more people willing to actually read the FSM and delve into the diagrams.

 

[Desert Rat]

Thanks everybody, for the information. I guess I'm a little surprised the Toyota wiring manual doesn't show these connectors, marked as NC (not connected).

My impression of the LC is favorable, so far---and my wife loves it. I've only had it in the dirt twice, but it is sure an improvement over my old Explorer. Once I gain some confidence in this particular rig (after I find out, and fix, what troubles I bought along with the vehicle) I plan to see just what it will do off road.

Again, thanks. Also thanks for the warm welcome.