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Hi All,
Need some help on determining where these wires are for. Took the dash out to replace heater n AC core n noticed these wires didn’t have another connection wire. One picture has a yellow circle n the other had a white circle to indicate the wires in question. I purchased the car like that. Some kid reworked the car n cut wires everywhere. Might need help later on on installing an aftermarket radio.
Thanks for all your support on this build!!!
 

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First, what year is your car? Second, does it have a radio now?

You'll need a wiring diagram for your particular year. You might be able to find one online without paying. From there, trace the color and approximate location and you should have your answer.
 

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Both pictures look like they are circling the same thing.

WHat year is the car? The wiring changed over the years. I beleive I know what they are, but there are too many variables to make guesses. Can you get a more close up pic of the two plugs in question and year of car?
 

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Plug shape looks like Air Bag Module.



From my Chilton's Manual - 1991 Electrical Diagrams, page 5 of 22. Book page 6-88
 
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Mustang5L5 said:
Both pictures look like they are circling the same thing.

WHat year is the car? The wiring changed over the years. I beleive I know what they are, but there are too many variables to make guesses. Can you get a more close up pic of the two plugs in question and year of car?
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From a 1991 Ford Mustang LX 5.0
 

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Airbag module or power supply. One is over the glovebox and one is center dash
 
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Mustang5L5 said:
Airbag module or power supply. One is over the glovebox and one is center dash
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Thank you! I will take a look. Just hope I'm not missing that connection. As i mentioned but the car from a 19 year old and did a lot o stupid stuff to the car.
 

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I can look in the EVTM in a little bit
 
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I can look in the EVTM in a little bit
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Cool!
 

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Air bag diagnostic module

 

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What I said in post #4
 

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Oops. Didn’t see that. When I clicked on the notification it went to the latest post skipping over
 
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Air bag diagnostic module

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okay, I see the wires but don't know where do they connect to?
 

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Electrical - 1990 airbag module

ok so i’m having a lil annoying problem here...i own 90 5.0 n my airbag module is beeping the annoying :poo: of me n i went into youtube to fix it n they only show u what’s the problem is n what to do BUT theres no video how to replace it or how to unplug it they don’t show how to get to it yes...
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Hi All, Looks like the connectors are totally different than the radio connectors. I have more pictures. I tried some of the radio connectors I purchased and they are different. Some one mentioned crash sensor but could not find a sensor that ti would go connected to.
 

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Hello McFly ...

Have you even read the posts above. The plugs are for the Air Bag Module (or component in the system). Why are you looking at radio plugs. Yes the module is not there because people like to remove these things.

If you are not putting a component back in, ignore it and forget about it and move on.
 
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Hello McFly ...

Have you even read the posts above. The plugs are for the Air Bag Module (or component in the system). Why are you looking at radio plugs. Yes the module is not there because people like to remove these things.

If you are not putting a component back in, ignore it and forget about it and move on.
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Yes
 
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Hello McFly ...

Have you even read the posts above. The plugs are for the Air Bag Module (or component in the system). Why are you looking at radio plugs. Yes the module is not there because people like to remove these things.

If you are not putting a component back in, ignore it and forget about it and move on.
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yes, see it now since i got my manuals this weekend. Any idea where I can get a air bag module? I need one to remove the light indicator. I'm in Kalifornisky and they are jerks!
 

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Used unfortunately is the only source, and they are an item that tends to fail so it's a gamble.

They can be repaired, if you are electronics savvy. I do not know anyone that repairs them
 
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The car is missing it and now have to find one.
 
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