83 fj60, was just doing my weekly open my hood, check fluids etc. and noticed this cable is disconnected down by my starter. Is this suppose to be plugged in? What does this go too and why is it unplugged?
What is this cable coming out of starter? (1 Viewer)
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g-man
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prob the reverse lights or the 4wd light on the dash or both. There is a plug on the side of the transfer case that sends signal for 4wd indicator and I think the reverse sensor is on the transmission.
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Odd, both those lights already work for me!
That has nothing to do with the starter. Not sure what the plug is for.
tmxmotorsports
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I agree thats what it looks like odd you say everything is working tho
g-man
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Or ....they did work, but just recently the plug came loose? Follow the wiring under the truck and take a pic of the sensors they lead you to. Also find the 4wd sensor on the passenger side of the transfer case and follow the wiring back to the firewall.
Does it connect here?
georgebj60
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There are lots of unused connectors in the harness - one harness, multiple vehicle variants. Could be for an option your truck doesn't have.
I think two wires run to the reverse light switch and the third I think goes to the 4wd switch.
So if your 4wd light comes on when you shift into 4wd and your backup lights are indeed working when in reverse then someone must have required them. You might want to shine a line back to the top of the transmission and look for signs of a new set of wiring (if everything is working now)
So if your 4wd light comes on when you shift into 4wd and your backup lights are indeed working when in reverse then someone must have required them. You might want to shine a line back to the top of the transmission and look for signs of a new set of wiring (if everything is working now)
