Center console

[mustang70]

Ok, I've found that the fuse under the hood for my lighter is good. So I tried checking the wires and it looks like the center console has to come out so I can try to see where a couple plugs go. Is there any secrets to getting the console out or is it pretty straight forward?

 

[nhra427]

real straight forward. 4 screws, 2 where it attaches to the dash and 2 in the console box. sometimes a pain to get out with the ebrake i just lifted the brake as far up as possible and slid it out.

 

[mustang70]

Cool. Thanks. I got my project for tomorrow after work.

 

[tomustang]

you might be able to just take out the cup holder retainer and center console box tray (3 screws under the stoppers) and look in there with a flashlight and see if any of the harnesses are disconnected

 

[mustang70]

I had the tray and cup holder out yesterday. I found two plugs just floating around. One is a three prong I believe and oval in shape. The other is black and square. I couldn't see where they connect to. So that's why I'm pulling out the console.

On a side note, I think the PO was a wannabe stereo installer. There's a couple wires in the trunk for an amp. And then when I was under the dash yesterday I found a white wire sticking out of the carpet. It looks like someone took one of those white general purpose extension cords, cut the ends off, and cut it in half. I tried pulling it out, but it's connected to something. Some people's children.

 

[Black2001GT]

Hmm

When I installed my Triax last year, my cigarette lighter stopped working. I wonder if it is a fuse. The other cigarette lighter inside of the center console works.

 

[mustang70]

Hmm

When I installed my Triax last year, my cigarette lighter stopped working. I wonder if it is a fuse. The other cigarette lighter inside of the center console works.

I know for mine it runs off the same fuse. You might want to double check the plug for the lighter. When I put my Ripper in I found the lighter unplugged by the PO.

 

[mustang70]

Hmmm...I couldn't find out where the problem was under the console. I think I'm going to have to check under the dash. I couldn't get the radio out yesterday so I gave up until I get a shop manual for it. I did find a wire that has power when the key is on and used a jumper to power the power port. Hopefully it'll last the weekend with a phone charger and DVD player.