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Old Jul 31, 2016 | 09:01 AM
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Hey guys, I'm working on the vacuum switch for the blower doors and came across a loos wire. Can anyone identify what this wire could possibly be? I can't find another connector, and can't determine what may or may not be working correctly. Could be something from the stock radio deck, I just can't determine what it is.

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Old Jul 31, 2016 | 10:22 AM
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What year is the car? I'll check the schematic when I get home. From the defrost switch it looks like 78 or 79....

79 schematic is here: http://repairs.willcoxcorvette.com/w...re-diagram.png

78 schematic is here: http://repairs.willcoxcorvette.com/w...e-this-one.png

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It's an 80 sorry. Best I can tell, it comes from the dash
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must be an early car, the defrost switch was small on early and larger on late. I don't have a 80 schematic here but I can look tomorrow when I get to my office. Maybe someone else will chime in for you.

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Old Jul 31, 2016 | 01:29 PM
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Doesn't look like a stock connector to me. I've removed the main cabin wiring harness in my '79 three times and do not recall any clear or even milky clear electrical connectors.
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FWIW: the connector could be for an option not installed on your car.
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Old Aug 1, 2016 | 09:08 PM
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I had a 80 but now have a 81.Ii think it was for oil temp switch that was not available in 80 but standard in 81. Maybe you have a late model with newer harness.

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