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

[rikdrt1]

so i was poking aroudn trying to find out where to tap in and install some interior lights under the dash on both sides - when i found this. there is a cable wrapped in white vinyl tape that was not connected (right next to your left foot-nxt to the fuse box.. b- so i connected it thinkign maybe it was the dealers hidden 500 dollar addition/alarm system or something and its not -- so i disconnected it again cause i dont know what the heck it is.

is yours disconnected too ?

if not ill put mine in and forget it oterwise im thinking going to scion on the wknd and asking them whats up with that -- not that they would know so soon but got me wondering...

weird.

[ayau]

i couldnt find that cable. maybe it's a frs thing. maybe it's the datalog feature that's only on the frs?

here's mine..

[F3dzo]

Ill look in my fr-s and see it it's connected... I'll get back to you, hopefully before
someone else

[rikdrt1]

Originally Posted by ayau

i couldnt find that cable. maybe it's a frs thing. maybe it's the datalog feature that's only on the frs?

here's mine..

i think if you move stuff around u should see it - i saw it loose so then i just popped that black piece - it has a small clip that comes out pretty easy - then i was able to see it.. .
or if u put your fingers behind ther u should be able to see that single wire/clip thing...

[JohnnyP]

Is your car an automatic?

[ayau]

mine is a manual if that helps.

[JohnnyP]

If the OP's car is automatic, then I know what it is and it should definitely be CONNECTED.

[JohnnyP]

Originally Posted by ayau

mine is a manual if that helps.

That would explain why you didn't have the wire, it's exclusive to the automatics.

[baldolera]

Originally Posted by JohnnyP

If the OP's car is automatic, then I know what it is and it should definitely be CONNECTED.

What is it then? Don't keep us all in suspicion haha

[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.

[Mr.Jay]

Originally Posted by JohnnyP

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.

OP should connect that right away!

Bad on the dealerships part there. How did they miss something that important

[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?

[DaJo]

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

[rikdrt1]

Originally Posted by JohnnyP

That would explain why you didn't have the wire, it's exclusive to the automatics.

yes, its AUTO