MadCoder

Hey HT,

Got my dash 90% removed.
- 6x 10mm bolts
- cluster
- heater cable
etc

I see that a single black wire that's coming from the main wire loom behind the gauge cluster is connected somewhere I can't see.

I'm in Raleigh and it's a 102 out today, so I didn't want to spend a lot of time searching.

The bottom arrow points to the steering column.

Thanks all!

98civdx

Does the car have an alarm or anything?

MadCoder

No alarm. It's stock other than the aftermarket stereo I've already pulled out.

98civdx

Can you even see where it's coming from, or goes to?

On the HU are you runing the ground threw the cars harness or do you have a seperate ground wire?

I've seen people run ground wires all over the place.

if you can't see where it goes to, cut it. Cap it. and when everything goes back togher if something doesn't work hook it back up.

Make sure to unhook the battery first.

Hidenplanvew

Spoonertuner.com They have free helms

xide_12

Its a ground wire, idk what for though. I have the same wire behind mt gauge cluster too. I definitely wouldnt cut it

MadCoder

Cool. Thanks for the info. At least I know it's not someones screwy wiring job.

You ever remove your dash or just the cluster?

MadCoder

Found the end and got the dash out finally.

I removed the knee plate or whatever that big metal plate thing is that I guess protects the wiring under the dash.

If you look under the right side of the steering wheel, it's way up there, pull straight down and pops off.

Thanks all!

Here's a image for reference.
-Jon

MadCoder

Sweet! thanks!

Dontoh

looking for the same wire.. where exactly does it plug into? i have the end thats behind the cluster

MadCoder

Here is a shot of where it is with the dash off.
Pretty much behind where the cluster would be.

I had the put my head on the floor, near the pedals looking upward, then jiggled the wire to see where it was connected.

No clips or anything, just pull down firmly and should pop right off.

Dontoh

oh it just grounds right there? simple enough