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spyerx 08-08-2015 06:47 PM

2 connectors near fuse box - not connected to anything - What are they
 
Dug around, cannot see any obvious place these go to, for other options or spec cars?

Car is a US Spec 89 carrera coupe with most options (no rear wiper)

See pic:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1439088394.jpg

gazzerr 08-08-2015 07:03 PM

I think the white colored one on the right on top there is for your clock. Does it have a thin black wire coming out of it? Do you have a functioning clock?

spyerx 08-08-2015 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gazzerr (Post 8745179)
I think the white colored one on the right on top there is for your clock. Does it have a thin black wire coming out of it? Do you have a functioning clock?

It's hard to tell, I have the original pic (car is parked in another garage not very close to me) - and looks like the white/black is the other connector that is plugged into the connector next to it.

My clock works fine. everything in the car functions - everything.

spyerx 08-10-2015 01:13 PM

Anyone? Car is not near me and on road for biz, but will get voltage and key position ASAP.
Tried to find in the Bentley manual... I'm not a pro at schematics. No dice.

Ronnie's.930 08-10-2015 01:29 PM

I have a 1987 Turbo and the fuse panel has the exact same wire connectors that are also not connected to anything - pretty common for Porsche to do things like that (head-studs, wiring, and a/c were three things Porsche sucked at, big time).

I don't know what they were used for on previous/other models, but never gave it any thought.

Fast Mike 08-10-2015 02:55 PM

Transmissions make it an even four things. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/suppo...ool_shades.gif

spyerx 08-10-2015 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronnie's.930 (Post 8747480)
I have a 1987 Turbo and the fuse panel has the exact same wire connectors that are also not connected to anything - pretty common for Porsche to do things like that (head-studs, wiring, and a/c were three things Porsche sucked at, big time).

I don't know what they were used for on previous/other models, but never gave it any thought.

Thank you

It just looks like it SHOULD be connected (especially he red one!). Add to this the open spades in the engine compartment near the fuel pump that may be there for the rear wiper, the connection near the DME for timing (looks unconnected... ) my OCD is getting the better of me. I'll tape them up and leave them be. Who knows if that thing could cause a short.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fast Mike (Post 8747602)
Transmissions make it an even four things. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/suppo...ool_shades.gif

I hear the 915 has "character" :-)

Ronnie's.930 08-10-2015 09:16 PM

Believe it or not (BUTT knowing Porsche's wiring prowess, I'm sure you can believe it) that wire in the square housing on the left of your picture is hot (have not checked the other one in my car)- pretty wild to think the factory has it knocking around there like that, but that's how they do it.

Mike, so true about the transmissions!

timmy2 08-10-2015 09:28 PM

Legacy wires in every harness. It's the Porsche way...

sugarwood 08-11-2015 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spyerx (Post 8748075)
I hear the 915 has "character" :-)

It only has character if it's broken, and in need of servicing, but the owner thinks that's just how it is.
Many posters' 915 shift perfectly fine.

spyerx 08-11-2015 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sugarwood (Post 8749236)
It only has character if it's broken, and in need of servicing, but the owner thinks that's just how it is.
Many posters' 915 shift perfectly fine.

Exactly

bpu699 08-11-2015 04:57 PM

Glad to see this thread... I had the same connectors flapping around and couldn't figure out what was missing...

OsoMoore 08-12-2015 08:16 AM

Maybe someone put in an alarm system and someone else took it out? Maybe part of a removed mod of some other kind by a PO.

spyerx 08-12-2015 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OsoMoore (Post 8750104)
Maybe someone put in an alarm system and someone else took it out? Maybe part of a removed mod of some other kind by a PO.

well at first i thought the same but these are OEM connections - and seems a few others have confirmed the same wires. so i'm going with phantoms left in the wiring looms. will tape it up with some trusty 3m super 88.


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