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Old 11-14-2011, 12:55 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default This plug is hanging freely near the clutch. What does it go to?

I think I must have unplugged a cable with my foot. I tried to take a look under the dashboard to see if I could find a matching connector, but I didn't see anything. Does anyone know what this goes to?
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Old 11-14-2011, 01:15 PM   #2 (permalink)
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where do the wires lead to ?
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Old 11-14-2011, 01:34 PM   #3 (permalink)
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The wires seems to be part of a cluster or 8 or so wires along the drivers side wall near where the left foot rests when it isn't on the clutch pedal. The blue wire appears to split off of a connection to an inline 10-amp fuse.
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Old 11-14-2011, 02:21 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Looking at the connectors it appears to hook up to a sensor or switch similar to a brake pedal hyd. system or a temp sensor switch. It doesn't appear to be a specific honda type connector. (no locking tab) . Black wires are normally grounds. I'll look under the dash on my vehicle later on. Good thing you posted a pic for evaluation.
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Just checked, no connector in mine. It also looks like the "non standard size wire for the insight"
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Old 11-14-2011, 02:29 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I don't recognise that connector, is the car still starting correctly?
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Old 11-14-2011, 03:23 PM   #6 (permalink)
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The car seems to be starting just fine. I'll have to take a second look, because it has to connect to something
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Unless something (aftermarket) had been installed before you bought it.
Put a voltmeter on the blue wire and see when it is hot.
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