What is this outlet? (1 Viewer)

[TexasBlue]

OK I replaced my cig lighter, not hard job for that. However had a dificulty with the dash bezel. It was cracker in 2 places, epoxy fixes easy, but two of th screw holes fell apart when I removed it. I did not want to spend $$ on the bezel. So I improvised and blocked one end with putty and filled other end with filler epoxy. Voila! 2 new improved screw holes so the lags will hold the bezel. See attached pics.

Question in one photo what us that spare connector for? Can I use it to hook up to my new Inclinometer. Thanks to Saucebox!

Appreciate everyones thoughts.

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[Steve83]

What are the wire colors?

 

[TexasBlue]

What are the wire colors?

I'll get a look at it tonight. Good suggestion, thanks.

 

[peterabbitcook]

OK I replaced my cig lighter, not hard job for that. However had a dificulty with the dash bezel. It was cracker in 2 places, epoxy fixes easy, but two of th screw holes fell apart when I removed it. I did not want to spend $$ on the bezel. So I improvised and blocked one end with putty and filled other end with filler epoxy. Voila! 2 new improved screw holes so the lags will hold the bezel. See attached pics.

Question in one photo what us that spare connector for? Can I use it to hook up to my new Inclinometer. Thanks to Saucebox!

Appreciate everyones thoughts.

Test it with a multimeter with the key in and switched on. If you read +12ish V, you can [probably] power accessories with it.

 

[TexasBlue]

Red wire with blue band has 12v when ground was applied to metal on dash with key on acc. Also appear to have blue with white stripe, white with black stripe, and solid blue.

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[gregnash]

Noticed the same one when I pulled my dash apart on Tuesday. Was planning on testing with the multimeter once I am finished repainting and repairing the surround.

 

[TexasBlue]

Red wire is hot 12v when key is in acc or on position.

 

[CarolinaFJ]

For a fog light switch??

 

[TexasBlue]

For a fog light switch??

I'm thinking use foe the Inclinometer/clock and/or maybe fog lights

 

[gregnash]

I'm thinking use foe the Inclinometer/clock and/or maybe fog lights

Actually there is a different on, at least on my 85 60, that comes out of the original stereo plug loom that I believe is that.
The plug in question here is too low and short to be the Inclinometer. Would really only reach that last blank right before the ash tray.

 

[Jaric00n]

definitely not the inclinometer, plug is too small
could be for a simple clock maybe?

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

Ryan @CaptClose hooked up an inclinometer... maybe he can chime in when he has a moment between all his gallivanting out in the Rocky Mountains.

 

[Jaric00n]

Could it be the Antenna up down switch connector?

 

[Steve83]

It would really help to know what year the truck is... But on the '88 wiring diagrams, your colors very nearly match the power antenna switch, which is dead behind the shift handle in this pic:


'88 FJ62 Dash Switches (for phone apps)

Is it near that location?

 

[Jaric00n]

Clock supply for FJ62?

 

[TexasBlue]

I hear the the 'JAWS' music playing while everyone takes a stab at it....my rig is Sep 85

 

[Jaric00n]

I think you need to sell it and get another one without that connector

you will be at peace with yourself

 

[gregnash]

Forgot to update that when I put my panel back in I messed with this plug...
It is a four wire/plug outlet that has a white with black stripe (typically ground), red with blue ring (typically 12v of some sort) and then two other wires that did not seem to do anything. The 12v (red with blue ring) was powered in ACC and in RUN so you could easily use it for a stereo or other accessory keyed on.