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What is this tranmission connector for?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Prius92, Aug 2, 2024 at 12:16 PM.

  1. Prius92

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    When putting the main wiring harness back in after an engine swap, I noticed the bare connector on the back of the transmission. I looked all over and could not find another wire. I even went as far as tracing the entire harness and the harness on the drivers side every time it branches off to make sure another wire wasn't pinched behind something.

    Then I looked at photos of ones for sale, and the plastic covering actually covers half the connector, so you actually cannot connect to it.

    So I'm wondering if this is some sort of factory test connector?

    In this image, it's the connector at 3 oclock on the circle shaped black plastic piece.

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    #1 Prius92, Aug 2, 2024 at 12:16 PM
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    Are there actual pins visible in that second 'connector'? (How many, if so?)

    That round thing is the motor that moves your transmission in and out of Park. If you are able to shift in and out of Park, it's got all the wires plugged in that it needs plugged in.

    I'm wondering if they make versions of that motor with the socket facing different ways for a couple different cars, and save money by just molding one plastic cover that can be used either way.
     
    #2 ChapmanF, Aug 2, 2024 at 1:33 PM
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