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Can anyone tell me what these wires are for?

Discussion in '348/355' started by vinny, Sep 11, 2016.

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  1. vinny

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    #1 vinny, Sep 11, 2016
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    #2 dapper, Sep 12, 2016
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    Without more pics hard to tell. I'm guessing something related to stereo pre wiring, so perhaps door speakers that side, although second thoughts they go through the door connector so perhaps not. Maybe stereo antennae amplifier?
     
  3. ///Mike

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    That was my first though as well but not the right color for speaker wiring and besides, the OE stereo wires are wrapped in cloth tape instead of encased in a PVC jacket. No antenna amp in the 348 (at least AFAIK), although that would make some sense. Agree that better pics would help-- I have my interior partially disassembled for a stereo install and could look for those wires if I had a better idea where they were originally routed.
     
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  5. phrogs

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    Cant help you other than trace them to where they end up then figure it out from there.
     
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    I have similar in my car. In my case they are linked from the alarm behind the centre console to the window switch allowing an open window to shut remotely by the system when the alarm is set. They pass through the rubber door connector boot.. Maybe the same.
     
  7. vinny

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    Thanks for the response.…it's not the stereo or antenna amp. There is no air bag, possibly an old alarm system. Guess I'll have trace it to the end. Thanks again
     
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    There is a pair of factory wires on my car that Head to the rear and terminate into a circular widget, just inside the rear by the courtesy lamp housing, for a antennae pre amp or suchlike. But I don't think the wires I'm talking about head up by the vent, I'm recalling they go down and along the side of the footwell toward the rear.
     
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    #9 vinny, Apr 2, 2017
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    I found out were these wires ended up but still don't know what they for…I assume they were for an Alarm system or a LoJack that was in the car..any clues to what it's for?
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  10. ///Mike

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    The worst wiring job ever for a keyless entry installation?

    Do they lead to the door lock solenoids?
     
  11. vinny

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    No, they are wired to the plastic piece that screws on to door lock rod. Maybe a light for the alarm?
     
  12. ///Mike

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    Strange. I'd guess you're correct. Pretty janky wiring, no matter what it's feeding.
     

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