Strange Wire on floor? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

euthqt · 07-03-2016, 12:51 PM

Hey guys. So today I got in my car to see a wire and connector under my steering wheel on the floor. I'm not sure what it is or what it goes to but I crawled under and looked at the wiring under the dash and nothing looks to be missing or out of place, so I'm not sure. Thanks in advance.

JD001 · 07-03-2016, 01:09 PM

I haven't the foggiest idea about the wire but how come you are taking photos of dubious electronic contraptions in your bathroom??

Peaty · 07-03-2016, 01:31 PM

It almost looks like the harness plug that is hidden up in the headliner for an autodim rear view mirror

JD001 · 07-03-2016, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Peaty

It almost looks like the harness plug that is hidden up in the headliner for an autodim rear view mirror

You guys get autodim rear view mirrors?? I was counting myself lucky getting autolights....

euthqt · 07-03-2016, 01:49 PM

Haha I needed some light! The 10 series doesn't come with auto dim mirrors, so not sure what else it is

humfrz · 07-03-2016, 04:08 PM

It's the plug for your electric toothbrush .......

humfrz

JD001 · 07-03-2016, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by euthqt

Hey guys. So today I got in my car to see a wire and connector under my steering wheel on the floor. I'm not sure what it is or what it goes to but I crawled under and looked at the wiring under the dash and nothing looks to be missing or out of place, so I'm not sure. Thanks in advance.

Are you sure your car has not been wired up with an eavesdropping device - secret video and listening devices..

FRSBRZGT86FAN · 07-03-2016, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by euthqt

Hey guys. So today I got in my car to see a wire and connector under my steering wheel on the floor. I'm not sure what it is or what it goes to but I crawled under and looked at the wiring under the dash and nothing looks to be missing or out of place, so I'm not sure. Thanks in advance.

Out of curiosity can you start the car and put it in neutral or park and try removing the key with the car running?

stevesnj · 07-03-2016, 06:40 PM

The ends of the wires don't look frayed like it was pulled apart, looks like they were cut. Anything not work in the car?

Mr Nerd · 07-04-2016, 12:48 AM

Looks like one of the plugs tucked behind the head unit. Have you fooled with your stereo recently?

ryoma · 07-04-2016, 12:51 AM

it also looks like a connection for the footwell lighting. does your car come with that option?

Tcoat · 07-04-2016, 01:18 AM

loose parts sometime make their way into cars during manufacturing or repair so as long as everything works I wouldn't worry.

I am seeing a pattern of unidetified electronics turning up lately though so maybe sombody is tracking us. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...91#post2696291

XtremeMaC · 07-06-2016, 05:08 PM

that does in fact look like the stereo plugs I saw when I fiddled around with the HUD. if you can get a clearer picture of the inside of the connector.

well come to think of it, none of those connectors I saw had foam on them, it was usually the harness that had the foam wrapped around...

the fact that the terminal ends are not even exposed is interesting. did dealer do work on it?

Ultramaroon · 07-06-2016, 07:00 PM

Maybe something from under the seat. Does your seat detect the presence of your butt? It's not an airbag connector. Those are yellow.

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euthqt Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS 10 Series AT Location: VA Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Strange Wire on floor? Hey guys. So today I got in my car to see a wire and connector under my steering wheel on the floor. I'm not sure what it is or what it goes to but I crawled under and looked at the wiring under the dash and nothing looks to be missing or out of place, so I'm not sure. Thanks in advance. Attached Images

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stevesnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2016 FR-S Oceanic Blue Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 2,158 Thanked 1,601 Times in 923 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	The ends of the wires don't look frayed like it was pulled apart, looks like they were cut. Anything not work in the car? __________________ My 2016 Build thread TRD Exhaust with custom quad tips, TRD Lowering Springs,TRD Quick shifter,LED;DRL, Projectors, and turn signals. Re-badge, 86 Nanny, WinmaxW2 Pads, K&N Drop In, Antenna delete

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ryoma Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited CWP Location: SoCal Posts: 1,561 Thanks: 34 Thanked 669 Times in 469 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	it also looks like a connection for the footwell lighting. does your car come with that option? __________________ My 2015 CWP BRZ Build

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Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,841 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,295 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2499 Post(s) Tagged: 50 Thread(s)	loose parts sometime make their way into cars during manufacturing or repair so as long as everything works I wouldn't worry. I am seeing a pattern of unidetified electronics turning up lately though so maybe sombody is tracking us. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...91#post2696291 __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

07-06-2016, 05:08 PM	#13
XtremeMaC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Asphalt Grey FR-S Location: MI Posts: 102 Thanks: 108 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	that does in fact look like the stereo plugs I saw when I fiddled around with the HUD. if you can get a clearer picture of the inside of the connector. well come to think of it, none of those connectors I saw had foam on them, it was usually the harness that had the foam wrapped around... the fact that the terminal ends are not even exposed is interesting. did dealer do work on it? __________________ 2013 Asphalt Grey FR-S MT VIN: 7086XX

07-03-2016, 01:09 PM	#2
JD001 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: UK Posts: 6,266 Thanks: 7,985 Thanked 6,509 Times in 3,643 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I haven't the foggiest idea about the wire but how come you are taking photos of dubious electronic contraptions in your bathroom??

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euthqt Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS 10 Series AT Location: VA Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Haha I needed some light! The 10 series doesn't come with auto dim mirrors, so not sure what else it is

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humfrz Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 30,432 Thanks: 29,826 Thanked 32,845 Times in 16,844 Posts Mentioned: 715 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	It's the plug for your electric toothbrush ....... humfrz

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Mr Nerd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Phoenix Posts: 143 Thanks: 22 Thanked 44 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks like one of the plugs tucked behind the head unit. Have you fooled with your stereo recently?

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Ultramaroon not playing cards Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: a 13 e8h frs Location: vantucky, wa Posts: 32,395 Thanks: 53,053 Thanked 37,228 Times in 19,308 Posts Mentioned: 1118 Post(s) Tagged: 9 Thread(s)	Maybe something from under the seat. Does your seat detect the presence of your butt? It's not an airbag connector. Those are yellow. __________________ service manuals

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