Help identify connector under centre console!

StratfordShark · 10-19-2009, 09:55 AM

So this morning I found that the cabin temp sensor showed open circuit. I need to check if it's the sensor or connections to it which means removing centre console.

having done this before I know that though there seem to be lots of connectors, almost all are unique/colour coded so it's easier than it looks to put things back. Even so I've been labelling some connectors as I undo them just to speed up re-assembly.

While I'm freeing up the harness wires to the window/sunroof switches, I notice this 6 pin male connector. I'm almost certain it's not one I'd disconnected, and I can't find a mating connector hanging around.

From the colours does anyone have an idea what it could be for? The cable joins into the very thick loom that snakes up and behind the dash.

My only guess is that's it's wiring for rear aircon (don't have it), but would be reassuring to have a definite ID! The wiring colours suggest grounds, and switched/x-bus 12V supplies?

Thanks

John Speake · 10-19-2009, 11:34 AM

Check against circuit diagram ?

StratfordShark · 10-19-2009, 11:54 AM

Tried that first John but didn't help. Only candidates were an airbag connector in central console (91 not equipped, but may have been option?) but wires didn't match. Ditto the wiring diagram lists one other 6 pin connector in centre console for aircon but the colours don't match my orphaned plug.

Tony · 10-19-2009, 12:11 PM

Alarm wiring? I think that is up under the glove box though? The alarm bypass on my car was a yellow and black wire ..but..only a two pin connector if i recall ?

John Speake · 10-19-2009, 02:05 PM

How about "T24 Trailer coupling" - location "under the central electric" ?? Sheet 9, option code M208.

I claim the prize !!

Mrmerlin · 10-19-2009, 03:41 PM

Well if there is a prize, my suggestion is ,that connector looks like it gets connected to the lock button panel on the console
Reference Sheet 11 location 99 E Central locking button panel

John Speake · 10-19-2009, 04:25 PM

Good one Stan !

Mrmerlin · 10-19-2009, 04:43 PM

OK so who wins the prize??

OP are you there???

What is the prize,
who said there was a prize,
why would you offer a prize.....
....... Where is the prize patrol..... LOL

StratfordShark · 10-19-2009, 04:49 PM

Sorry John, prize goes to Mr Merlin.

When i disconnected the central locking/aircon panel I was surprised that there was only 1 connector (the write-up I was following referred to another) but thought little of it. I put the panel in the parts box and now taking a look there is a socket on umbilical. The wiring colours in the plug match the wiring diagram.

Come to think of it I hadn't tried the central locking button since buying car in April, so had no idea that button wasn't working.

Last one in there hadn't reconnected it. I know someone's had the console out in past because one of the tabs that clicks into base of shift lever is broken, and has been repaired by glueing in a bolt! Everything else was re-connected ok though.

John Speake · 10-20-2009, 06:20 AM

Ok, that's good :-)

10-19-2009, 11:34 AM	#2
John Speake Addict Rennlist Member Rennlist Site Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cambridge England Posts: 4,126	Check against circuit diagram ? __________________ John '86 Euro S2 SharkTuned LH & EZ-F www.jdsporsche.com Home of the SharkTuner Rebuilt LH, EZK ECUs & MAFs available from agents worldwide Diagnostic testers for all models of Porsche 1987 >

10-19-2009, 11:54 AM	#3
StratfordShark Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stratford-upon-Avon Posts: 1,097	Tried that first John but didn't help. Only candidates were an airbag connector in central console (91 not equipped, but may have been option?) but wires didn't match. Ditto the wiring diagram lists one other 6 pin connector in centre console for aircon but the colours don't match my orphaned plug. __________________ 1991 S4 Auto Amazon Green

10-19-2009, 12:11 PM	#4
Tony Addict Lifetime Rennlist Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 7,460	Alarm wiring? I think that is up under the glove box though? The alarm bypass on my car was a yellow and black wire ..but..only a two pin connector if i recall ? __________________ Tony1987 S4 Auto SuperCharged Click for my 928 Webpage My PcarOnline Profile 448 Rwhp - 422 Rwtq 0-60mph 4.4sec

10-19-2009, 02:05 PM	#5
John Speake Addict Rennlist Member Rennlist Site Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cambridge England Posts: 4,126	How about "T24 Trailer coupling" - location "under the central electric" ?? Sheet 9, option code M208. I claim the prize !! __________________ John '86 Euro S2 SharkTuned LH & EZ-F www.jdsporsche.com Home of the SharkTuner Rebuilt LH, EZK ECUs & MAFs available from agents worldwide Diagnostic testers for all models of Porsche 1987 >

10-19-2009, 03:41 PM	#6
Mrmerlin Petie3rd Rennlist Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aurora Colorado Posts: 7,637	Well if there is a prize, my suggestion is ,that connector looks like it gets connected to the lock button panel on the console Reference Sheet 11 location 99 E Central locking button panel __________________ 1988 S4 Elfenbein Perlglanz with a full Pearl Gray leather interior, Auto

10-19-2009, 04:25 PM	#7
John Speake Addict Rennlist Member Rennlist Site Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cambridge England Posts: 4,126	Good one Stan ! __________________ John '86 Euro S2 SharkTuned LH & EZ-F www.jdsporsche.com Home of the SharkTuner Rebuilt LH, EZK ECUs & MAFs available from agents worldwide Diagnostic testers for all models of Porsche 1987 >

10-19-2009, 04:43 PM	#8
Mrmerlin Petie3rd Rennlist Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aurora Colorado Posts: 7,637	OK so who wins the prize?? OP are you there??? What is the prize, who said there was a prize, why would you offer a prize..... ....... Where is the prize patrol..... LOL __________________ 1988 S4 Elfenbein Perlglanz with a full Pearl Gray leather interior, Auto

10-19-2009, 04:49 PM	#9
StratfordShark Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stratford-upon-Avon Posts: 1,097	Sorry John, prize goes to Mr Merlin. When i disconnected the central locking/aircon panel I was surprised that there was only 1 connector (the write-up I was following referred to another) but thought little of it. I put the panel in the parts box and now taking a look there is a socket on umbilical. The wiring colours in the plug match the wiring diagram. Come to think of it I hadn't tried the central locking button since buying car in April, so had no idea that button wasn't working. Last one in there hadn't reconnected it. I know someone's had the console out in past because one of the tabs that clicks into base of shift lever is broken, and has been repaired by glueing in a bolt! Everything else was re-connected ok though. __________________ 1991 S4 Auto Amazon Green

10-20-2009, 06:20 AM	#10
John Speake Addict Rennlist Member Rennlist Site Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cambridge England Posts: 4,126	Ok, that's good :-) __________________ John '86 Euro S2 SharkTuned LH & EZ-F www.jdsporsche.com Home of the SharkTuner Rebuilt LH, EZK ECUs & MAFs available from agents worldwide Diagnostic testers for all models of Porsche 1987 >