Wiring question

baxdoc · #1 (**permalink**) 04-11-2011, 07:01 AM

Mouse nest behind passenger battery. Using the battery insulation to make a nest! Anyway, they also chewed off insulation on a green wire with red tracer that is just a short wire (2 inches) that is looped in a connector that plugs into harness behind the battery. Anyone know what this connector is? I repaired the wire with a new wire and heat shrink but curious to what this connector is for.

baxdoc · #2 (**permalink**) 04-12-2011, 07:31 AM

...anyone??

**dhanna6powerstroke** · #3 (**permalink**) 04-12-2011, 07:40 AM

I just went and looked at mine and don't see that connector at all. Does you truck have auto 4x4?

***MSGDAVE*** · #4 (**permalink**) 04-12-2011, 07:52 AM

usually if it is looped back in the connector it is to complete a circuit if you do not have the option. May be to outside air temp in the overhead monitor. I will look at my truck.

**dhanna6powerstroke** · #5 (**permalink**) 04-12-2011, 07:56 AM

I have a green wire with red tracer in a harness but it is connected to the vacuum solenoid for the 4x4. That's why I wondered if his was auto 4x4 or not.

StewBr · #6 (**permalink**) 04-12-2011, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by baxdoc

Mouse nest behind passenger battery. Using the battery insulation to make a nest! Anyway, they also chewed off insulation on a green wire with red tracer that is just a short wire (2 inches) that is looped in a connector that plugs into harness behind the battery. Anyone know what this connector is? I repaired the wire with a new wire and heat shrink but curious to what this connector is for.

I notice the same wire on mine yesterday while changing out the battery. Also curious as to what it does

baxdoc · #7 (**permalink**) 04-12-2011, 11:11 AM

Yes, mine is a 4x4 with auto trans. It looks like the connector comes out of the harness leading to the right headlight, but I can't be sure. The connector unplugs and you're left with two bullet type of connectors that are either end of the looped green wire with red tracer. I have looked at some schematics of the area but nothing is called out.

**dhanna6powerstroke** · #8 (**permalink**) 04-12-2011, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by baxdoc

Yes, mine is a 4x4 with auto trans. It looks like the connector comes out of the harness leading to the right headlight, but I can't be sure. The connector unplugs and you're left with two bullet type of connectors that are either end of the looped green wire with red tracer. I have looked at some schematics of the area but nothing is called out.

Does it have Auto 4 wheel drive, (switch on dash)?