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What the f*%$ is this wire? (Picture)

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Old Mar 30, 2016 | 09:27 PM
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Default What the f*%$ is this wire? (Picture)

This wire is on the passenger side right above the evap thing. I can't find anything unplugged. My horn button on the wheel does t work and my airbag light is on, any correlation?

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Old Mar 30, 2016 | 09:33 PM
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Im going to guess under hood engine compartment light?
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Old Mar 30, 2016 | 09:42 PM
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Research "clockspring". No joke.

At least for your dash light n horn.
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Old Mar 30, 2016 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Dumajones
Im going to guess under hood engine compartment light?
maybe. no clue but ill check in the morning

Originally Posted by BillyBoy
Research "clockspring". No joke.

At least for your dash light n horn.
isnt that a real ***** and a half to change? the horn worked and the light wasnt on prior to swapping the engine so im assuming its electronic.
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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Dumajones
Im going to guess under hood engine compartment light?

^^ This.
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Old Apr 10, 2016 | 11:19 AM
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It goes to the under hood light. Had one. Ditched it when I louvered the hood.
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