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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 10:00 PM
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There is a black wire that doesn't appear to be connected to anything that is in the back, bottom of the convertible top. Can anyone shed any light as to what this wire does???
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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 10:06 PM
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Probably the release for the tonneau cover hatch if the battery is dead.
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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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That wire is hooked to my flux capacitor. Sounds like yours been taken out.

On another note what side and can you take a pic.
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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 10:19 PM
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It is a convertible. There is one on each side, neither connected to anything.
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The only thing that comes to mind is rear defroster in that area but I am diving in my trunk in the Am to install some led lights and a mirror kit so I will definitely look and see if mine is connected to anything
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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 10:32 PM
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Did you buy the car new or used. It may be some remnants of an old stereo system....??? Is there a connector on it?
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Originally Posted by spankdxm
The only thing that comes to mind is rear defroster in that area but I am diving in my trunk in the Am to install some led lights and a mirror kit so I will definitely look and see if mine is connected to anything
I think it may be the defroster, that would explain why I have never noticed anything that didn't work properly. Never have used the defrosters, only drive the car when it is sunny and warm. Thanks!!
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A picture may help
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Originally Posted by DeeGee
A picture may help
Hard to tell without seeing the wire.
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i have noticed those wires on my 04 convertible and have always assumed them to be for the rear window defroster "coils".
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I didnt see them in mine. If I do have them I guess they are tucked away
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Originally Posted by DeeGee
A picture may help
Thanks, I am traveling this week, if it is not the defrosters, I will post a photo when I return home.
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It runs from the detonator to the . . . Get the hell out of your car!!!!
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