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I also found the same connector in mine when I replaced the radio and I know I did not disconnect it from anything so I too was wondering what it was used for,I thought maybe a trailer connection.LOL
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I also found the same connector in mine when I replaced the radio and I know I did not disconnect it from anything so I too was wondering what it was used for,I thought maybe a trailer connection.LOL
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Anybody know what this plug in the attached photo goes to? It comes through the hole in the bottom part of the center console under the dash. I have been replacing my air box since the flaps don't work anymore (insulation dry rotted and started coming out of the vents) and I'm putting the dash back together and I can't find what this goes into. I didn't mark it, which is very unusual, so I'm hoping it's an extra connector that goes to an option I don't have. I've looked everywhere and can't find anything to plug it into and it's driving me nuts since I can't close everything up until I know for sure. It takes way too long to take it all apart again if I missed something. Thanks!!

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IIRC that is the power connector for the optional integrated cell phone system. Mike

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Thanks Mike. I'll mark it so I don't forget again. That was driving me up the wall!!

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Phone connector. It has both switched and unswitched 12v

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** IMPORTANT ** Readers, remember this when you're looking for 12v power for that external iPod/Bluetooth adapter, adding interior LED's, or any other mod that needs power!

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I also found the same connector in mine when I replaced the radio and I know I did not disconnect it from anything so I too was wondering what it was used for,I thought maybe a trailer connection.LOL

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Tom speakith the truth!

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Telephone preparation M193/M553 Brown wire - (common, neg) red-green +12 (positive) always hot fuse 6 Green Black switched +12 (positive) fuse 8, Yellow Black radio option Mute

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That plug is now powering my radar detector thanks to these forums!

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