What is this connector, and why is it unplugged??

Kwyjibo · 09-23-2003, 03:16 AM

This is in a 2003 WRX, and when i was reinstalling the clip that holds the floormat in place i saw this was unplugged, and was wondering what it is for??

http://www.constructionloancenter.com/car/connector.JPG

thanks.

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idealrides · 09-23-2003, 05:07 AM

I noticed my 2003 has the same plug, also disconnected. I was really curious to know what it is for so I connected 12 volts to it and then my trunk popped open and out came a trunk monkey! He was a little pissed off because he was sleeping and it wasn't an emergency but he chilled out eventually and got back in the trunk.

DrD · 09-23-2003, 08:38 AM

It's either a diagnostic connector, or the connector which you hook up when you put the factory alarm into valet mode

White 2.5rs · 09-23-2003, 11:17 AM

there was some random one in my rs that was disconnected plugged it in and turned on the car jebus it had the radiator fans on full for some reason and i think i only had the ACC on also so it kinda scared me

i wonder what subaru is up to w/ the random things under the dash

idealrides · 09-23-2003, 03:20 PM

I do know that the green connectors under the steering wheel, when connected together, will read out any stored DTC's by flashing the CEL. Never tried it but that's according to the service manual.

03WRXMA · 09-23-2003, 06:34 PM

Yup, it puts the car in diagnostic mode. Used by the techs.

Been posted about 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 times before.

Kwyjibo · 09-23-2003, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 03WRXMA
Yup, it puts the car in diagnostic mode. Used by the techs.

Been posted about 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 times before.

ohh ohhh

can i get a BIG

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thanks for the help guys....just wanted to make sure i didn't unplug it by accident when i removed the panel.

netZ · 09-24-2003, 01:21 AM

you mean putting the alarm into passive mode. passive mode
allows the alarm to arm itself without having the owner using the
keyfob.

netZ

Quote:

Originally posted by DrD
It's either a diagnostic connector, or the connector which you hook up when you put the factory alarm into valet mode

09-23-2003, 03:16 AM	#1
Kwyjibo Scooby Specialist Member#: 17851 Join Date: Apr 2002	What is this connector, and why is it unplugged?? This is in a 2003 WRX, and when i was reinstalling the clip that holds the floormat in place i saw this was unplugged, and was wondering what it is for?? http://www.constructionloancenter.com/car/connector.JPG thanks. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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idealrides Scooby Specialist Member#: 10314 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: St. Martin Vehicle: 03 WRX 325hp SOLD! 06 Jeep SRT8 - 450hp	I noticed my 2003 has the same plug, also disconnected. I was really curious to know what it is for so I connected 12 volts to it and then my trunk popped open and out came a trunk monkey! He was a little pissed off because he was sleeping and it wasn't an emergency but he chilled out eventually and got back in the trunk.

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09-23-2003, 03:20 PM	#5
idealrides Scooby Specialist Member#: 10314 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: St. Martin Vehicle: 03 WRX 325hp SOLD! 06 Jeep SRT8 - 450hp	I do know that the green connectors under the steering wheel, when connected together, will read out any stored DTC's by flashing the CEL. Never tried it but that's according to the service manual.

09-23-2003, 06:34 PM	#6
03WRXMA Scooby Guru Member#: 35081 Join Date: Apr 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: CT Vehicle: 2012 WRX WRB	Yup, it puts the car in diagnostic mode. Used by the techs. Been posted about 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 times before.