Found Loose wire...?? IDK what it is

[rikdrt1]

Originally Posted by JohnnyP

Like I said, for Toyota/Scion vehicles this is a first and anyone that didn't read this vehicles PDI instructions very carefully could have easily missed it. We don't usually try and remove the key in "D" as part of the PDI process either. It's a stupid, but honest mistake. The better question is why are they shipped to dealers like this, why not connect it during production?

thanks JOHNNY-P -- great to know -- im going to hook that up now.

man, this FORUM is just great -- i was hoping it would add another 50Hp.. lol


THANKS AGAIN.

[JohnnyP]

Originally Posted by DaJoian

There was a post here about how the cars come in with a steady "Check Engine Light" for PDI purposes... After PDI, the technician is suppose to plug this port in upon completion?...

Trying to find that thread again, but having a hard time looking for it. lol

This is the other condition that Toyota/Scion techs aren't/weren't accustomed to. Until the "Short Pin" is installed in the vehicle, the MIL flashes constantly (another Toyota first). This happens in the manual or automatic and threw me for a loop the first car I did.

That condition doesn't actually include any connectors though, the "Short Pin" is actually a 30 amp fuse in the fuse box in the engine compartment, completely unrelated.

[JohnnyP]

Originally Posted by rikdrt1

thanks JOHNNY-P -- great to know -- im going to hook that up now.

man, this FORUM is just great -- i was hoping it would add another 50Hp.. lol


THANKS AGAIN.

Glad to help out. I've been lurking on this forum after being active on the FR-S Forum for a while and this post finally pushed me into registering, so thank YOU.

[DaJo]

Originally Posted by JohnnyP

This is the other condition that Toyota/Scion techs aren't/weren't accustomed to. Until the "Short Pin" is installed in the vehicle, the MIL flashes constantly (another Toyota first). This happens in the manual or automatic and threw me for a loop the first car I did.

That condition doesn't actually include any connectors though, the "Short Pin" is actually a 30 amp fuse in the fuse box in the engine compartment, completely unrelated.

Ahh! Thanks for clearing that up. :happy0180:

I have this cable, I have a AT FRS, its connected on my car.

[Brett]

Originally Posted by JohnnyP

Glad to help out. I've been lurking on this forum after being active on the FR-S Forum for a while and this post finally pushed me into registering, so thank YOU.

Any chance we could get a thread with the whole PDI checklist? Seems like a few things have been missed here and there, and it would be pretty cool if people could double check.

Brett

[MattR]

Originally Posted by Brett

Any chance we could get a thread with the whole PDI checklist? Seems like a few things have been missed here and there, and it would be pretty cool if people could double check.

Brett

I would love to have this checklist for whenever mine gets here :happy0180:

[Draco-REX]

And we're sure it's not on any Manual cars?

Anyone see any disconnected GREEN connectors?

[Cornerman]

Originally Posted by Brett

Any chance we could get a thread with the whole PDI checklist? Seems like a few things have been missed here and there, and it would be pretty cool if people could double check.

Brett

Check out the BRZ Factory Service Manual sticky that Hachiroku posted in the Maintenance forum. The connector is mentioned at step 30 on pages PI-3 and PI-14. Good stuff!

I can't wait till the whole wiring diagram is posted!

[phattyduck]

Originally Posted by Draco-REX

And we're sure it's not on any Manual cars?

Anyone see any disconnected GREEN connectors?

Are you asking about the programming connectors that are found on earlier Subarus? (that was my thought when I first saw the connectors above...)

-Charlie

[Draco-REX]

Originally Posted by phattyduck

Are you asking about the programming connectors that are found on earlier Subarus? (that was my thought when I first saw the connectors above...)

-Charlie

Exactly.

Although, the 05-09 Legacy also had white connectors that when put together and the car turned to ON, would make the instrument cluster act like a code reader.

[motofan]

Originally Posted by JohnnyP

It's a connector that is supposed to be connected during the PDI (pre-delivery inspection) process at the dealership before the vehicle is sold. It's one of two things that most Toyota vehicles don't come equipped with (probably a Subaru thing) that are a step for PDI'ing this car and as such may have been overlooked. From what I remember, it allows the key to be removed from the ignition even if the shifter is in "D" or one of the other positions. Again, this is only if the car is an automatic though...

As a Toyota tech, I've gotten lucky and only had to PDI manual cars so I haven't actually seen the connector yet.

Thanks man. Same lose connector found on my friend's FR-S. BTW, the radio was in tC mode too... What were they doing before delivery!! This forum is just awesome! My friend told me once she was unable to start the car and found the gear was not in P. Now she won't be able to remove the key while in D!

[motofan]

Originally Posted by Cornerman

Check out the BRZ Factory Service Manual sticky that Hachiroku posted in the Maintenance forum. The connector is mentioned at step 30 on pages PI-3 and PI-14. Good stuff!

I can't wait till the whole wiring diagram is posted!

Reading that. Do you have "26.GROMMET INSTALLATION - Install the grommet contained in the glove box tothe tie-down hole." completed?

[Boosted2.0]

Originally Posted by JohnnyP

Like I said, for Toyota/Scion vehicles this is a first and anyone that didn't read this vehicles PDI instructions very carefully could have easily missed it. We don't usually try and remove the key in "D" as part of the PDI process either. It's a stupid, but honest mistake. The better question is why are they shipped to dealers like this, why not connect it during production?

It is for use in transport. They have to come across the pond on a mig car transport ship. The connector is left disconnected to prevent damage to the transmission in shipping. The exact reason hasn't been stated, but I suspect they like to leave them in Neutral to make fine position adjustments when strapping them down on the ship. They would have to leave the key on to do this otherwise, which could/would kill the battery.

This ONLY affects autos as has been said - doesn't need to be connected in a manual.