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Gavla
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Thu Aug 29, 2019 12:46 pm

Had to change my ignition switch and came across these under the dash...

Anyone recognise what they might be for?

Thanks
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Thu Aug 29, 2019 12:50 pm

The second picture looks like the wiring for the obc gong.
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Thu Aug 29, 2019 1:04 pm

the top is an inline fuse holder, whats each end connected to?
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Thu Aug 29, 2019 1:40 pm

that first picture is likely to an aftermarket alarm/immobilizer or for an old stereo.

what ever it is you need to chase it back to its source to start with.
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Thu Aug 29, 2019 6:10 pm

Cloggy Saint wrote:
Thu Aug 29, 2019 12:50 pm
The second picture looks like the wiring for the obc gong.
Makes sense, thanks... maybe I can fit the one I have had in box in the shed for the last 8 years... :mad:
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Thu Aug 29, 2019 6:11 pm

aimlessrock wrote:
Thu Aug 29, 2019 1:40 pm
that first picture is likely to an aftermarket alarm/immobilizer or for an old stereo.

what ever it is you need to chase it back to its source to start with.
Most likely a stereo... I chased the wire behind the centre console section... thanks
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