Can anyone identify a connector under/behind my glove box? (pic attached)

[AKDisco]

Hey everyone,

I've been slowly trying to work out the bugs on my new-to-me '95 Disco. I fixed a funky power window problem by resoldering the window lift ECM. :drink:

In the process, I noticed a connector in the same general area as the window lift ECM, right behind/underneath the glovebox. It was not connected, and connecting it didn't seem to make a difference that I could tell.

Can anyone tell me what it is for?

I am having some problems with my cruise control, tailgate subwoofers, and my electric radiator fan (condenser fan) - neither of these items actually work. Is there a chance that this unplugged connector could have something to do with these problems?

Thanks in advance for all your help!

 

[MUSKYMAN]

ah:eek2: I will have to go look at the scamatic to be sure but I THINK that may be air bag related?

maybe passenger side air bag was unplugged so a small person or child could sit there...but like I said THINK...I will need to go look.

 

[ptschram]

C'Mawn Thom! You know better than that! It's the serial mating connector, the diagnostic plug for a Lucas EMS truck. Reconnect it!

All SRS airbag related wiring is encased in bright yellow convolute tubing.

 

[lforgue8]

Efi Connector For Cux Trucks....plug Back In And Tuck Back Into Place

 

[MUSKYMAN]

C'Mawn Thom! You know better than that! It's the serial mating connector, the diagnostic plug for a Lucas EMS truck. Reconnect it!

All SRS airbag related wiring is encased in bright yellow convolute tubing.

well I guess not!

like I said think..LOL

I saw the red plug lock and got worried...yes the yellow wire jacket comes on the wires but it can also be removed.

 

[AKDisco]

Ah, so that's the serial mating connector I've heard about. When I first got this Disco, it was running very poorly and the check engine light was on. After installing new injectors and spark plugs, I got frustrated looking for this connector and simply unplugged the Fuel Injection fuse to clear the code.

Strange thing - what would happen if I drove around with that connector unplugged like that? I didn't drive the Disco to work this morning (MINI Cooper is more fun for commuting), but I didn't notice a difference when the Disco was idling in the driveway w/ the connector on or off. :ack: