What is this wire for?

FATRATMATT · June 2nd, 2009, 12:35 PM

I found this wire tucked behind my fuse box today and I don't know what it connects to . Any clues??

It's brown with a
white stripe. (sorry its so small I'm trying to learn how to down size)

FATRATMATT · June 2nd, 2009, 12:51 PM

A little better? I think.

jensenracing77 · June 2nd, 2009, 12:59 PM

i am not sure but is it the wire that goes to the emergency brake peddle to turn on the brake light when pushed?

Texascarnut · June 2nd, 2009, 01:06 PM

That thing looks somewhat like the end of a fuse holder for some sort of aftermarket gadget like a CB radio. Would be unusual for a wire that short at the fuse box to be factory on any car.

FATRATMATT · June 2nd, 2009, 01:29 PM

I've looked at the emergency brake pedal and can't find anywhere that this would connect, BUT I notice that the light on the cluster does not light up when the brake is set. The wire comes out from the back of the fuse box with many other wires. I pulled back the carpet and the mystery wire looks like it runs towards the driverside of the car.

68Tom · June 2nd, 2009, 01:31 PM

I believe the '68 wiring harness has a brown wire with a fuse for the Rally Pack. Not really sure why you'd have one on the Delmont, however.

FATRATMATT · June 2nd, 2009, 01:51 PM

Does the Rally Pack wire harness have a white stripe on it? Is it possible the harnesses were all the same, I have found power connections for..a electric clock, a map light, and under dash courtesy lights that did not come on this car. The connector on the end of this wire looks like a stiffer wire would be plugged into it. (It has a hole in the center of hard plastic)

Texascarnut · June 2nd, 2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FATRATMATT

I've looked at the emergency brake pedal and can't find anywhere that this would connect, BUT I notice that the light on the cluster does not light up when the brake is set. The wire comes out from the back of the fuse box with many other wires. I pulled back the carpet and the mystery wire looks like it runs towards the driverside of the car.

Okay, I must be dense but how could the wire be running to the driver's side if the end you are holding in the photo is connected to the fuse block? Does the end in the photo appear to be some sort of socket or connector when looking down into it?

FATRATMATT · June 2nd, 2009, 02:08 PM

The end of the wire I'm holding goes behind the fuse box at the top. The wire that runs towards the driverside comes out of the bottom of the fuse box. If you can enlarge my picture you can see it running out the bottom.

joe_padavano · June 2nd, 2009, 02:44 PM

The e-brake pedal should have a pin switch screwed into the top of it. It looks pretty much like a door jamb switch and is designed to make contact when the pedal is pushed. There is a single wire with a bullet connector that attaches to the pin switch. It looks like what you have in your hand.

FATRATMATT · June 2nd, 2009, 07:09 PM

Could this be the point of contact. I've looked all around the brake pedal and this looks like it could be it BUT It seems that I'm missing a piece.

Lady72nRob71 · June 2nd, 2009, 07:25 PM

Yep, you are missing the switch part that mounts in that silver bracket.
Grounding that brown wire should make the brake light glow when the IGN is on (providing the bulb is still good...)

FATRATMATT · June 2nd, 2009, 07:52 PM

Thanks Lady72NRob71, Joe, 68Tom, Texascarnut, Jensen Racing 77, for your help in solving this mystery. Lady72NRob71 I know the light on the dash works cause when I first got the car it was low on brake fluid (Thats the only thing I didnt check!!) and when I drove it to it's first show, The pedal went to the floor on the way home. There nothing scarier then having your pedal go to the floor and a red idiot light come on at the same time. So now I guess I have a new piece to hunt down, It should be fairly easy to find this one. The last part of my vacation will be in Ohio and I know of a yard that has a couple of 68 98's and a 4 door Delmont. Thanks again everyone

dingusboy · June 3rd, 2009, 05:41 AM

I had a heck of a time finding one for my 65 Cutlass. Finally contacted these guys.
www.eastwestautoparts.com

joe_padavano · June 3rd, 2009, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dingusboy

I had a heck of a time finding one for my 65 Cutlass. Finally contacted these guys.
www.eastwestautoparts.com

Finding what, an ebrake switch? They are used on just about every GM car and truck with a foot pedal ebrake.

Lady72nRob71 · June 3rd, 2009, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe_padavano

Finding what, an ebrake switch? They are used on just about every GM car and truck with a foot pedal ebrake.

This was one of GM's widely-used interchangable parts.

June 2nd, 2009, 12:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
jensenracing77 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: brazil indiana Posts: 1,022	i am not sure but is it the wire that goes to the emergency brake peddle to turn on the brake light when pushed? __________________ 70 Rallye 350 72 Cutlass 00 Silhouette 90 Toronado Trofeo

June 2nd, 2009, 01:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
FATRATMATT Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Port St Lucie Florida Posts: 134	I've looked at the emergency brake pedal and can't find anywhere that this would connect, BUT I notice that the light on the cluster does not light up when the brake is set. The wire comes out from the back of the fuse box with many other wires. I pulled back the carpet and the mystery wire looks like it runs towards the driverside of the car. __________________ IT'S A DELMONT NOT A DELTA!

June 2nd, 2009, 01:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
68Tom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 835	I believe the '68 wiring harness has a brown wire with a fuse for the Rally Pack. Not really sure why you'd have one on the Delmont, however. __________________ 1968 Olds 442 Sports Coupe 4-speed/bench seat

June 2nd, 2009, 01:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
FATRATMATT Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Port St Lucie Florida Posts: 134	Does the Rally Pack wire harness have a white stripe on it? Is it possible the harnesses were all the same, I have found power connections for..a electric clock, a map light, and under dash courtesy lights that did not come on this car. The connector on the end of this wire looks like a stiffer wire would be plugged into it. (It has a hole in the center of hard plastic) __________________ IT'S A DELMONT NOT A DELTA!

June 2nd, 2009, 02:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
FATRATMATT Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Port St Lucie Florida Posts: 134	The end of the wire I'm holding goes behind the fuse box at the top. The wire that runs towards the driverside comes out of the bottom of the fuse box. If you can enlarge my picture you can see it running out the bottom. __________________ IT'S A DELMONT NOT A DELTA!

June 2nd, 2009, 01:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Texascarnut Geezer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So. Central Texas Posts: 269	That thing looks somewhat like the end of a fuse holder for some sort of aftermarket gadget like a CB radio. Would be unusual for a wire that short at the fuse box to be factory on any car.

June 2nd, 2009, 02:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
joe_padavano Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,396	The e-brake pedal should have a pin switch screwed into the top of it. It looks pretty much like a door jamb switch and is designed to make contact when the pedal is pushed. There is a single wire with a bullet connector that attaches to the pin switch. It looks like what you have in your hand. __________________ Joe Padavano 64 Jetstar 88 Conv 66 442 L-69 Conv 68 W-30 69 H/O 69 442 70 W-30 72 442 84 Custom Cruiser 86 Caprice wagon (w/307 Olds)

June 2nd, 2009, 07:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
Lady72nRob71 Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 1,916	Yep, you are missing the switch part that mounts in that silver bracket. Grounding that brown wire should make the brake light glow when the IGN is on (providing the bulb is still good...) __________________ -Rob Young 1972 Cutlass Supreme Convertible (442 clone) -"Lady" (My mistress...) http://www.flickr.com/photos/robsalbum/sets/ 1986 Cutlass Supreme Coupe - "Pristine" 1978 Ford (Old Faithful) a.k.a. "the Tramp" 1997 Cadillac STS (for sale - too many cars!) 1999 Harley Davidson Sportster - "the Freedom Machine"

June 2nd, 2009, 07:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
FATRATMATT Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Port St Lucie Florida Posts: 134	Thanks Lady72NRob71, Joe, 68Tom, Texascarnut, Jensen Racing 77, for your help in solving this mystery. Lady72NRob71 I know the light on the dash works cause when I first got the car it was low on brake fluid (Thats the only thing I didnt check!!) and when I drove it to it's first show, The pedal went to the floor on the way home. There nothing scarier then having your pedal go to the floor and a red idiot light come on at the same time. So now I guess I have a new piece to hunt down, It should be fairly easy to find this one. The last part of my vacation will be in Ohio and I know of a yard that has a couple of 68 98's and a 4 door Delmont. Thanks again everyone __________________ IT'S A DELMONT NOT A DELTA!

June 3rd, 2009, 05:41 AM	#14 (permalink)
dingusboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 95	I had a heck of a time finding one for my 65 Cutlass. Finally contacted these guys. www.eastwestautoparts.com

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