Taro

In the cargo area and behind the driver's side plastic panel there appears to be an unused plug. I was wondering if anyone knows what this plug is for?

Thanks

turboale

Does your rig have a factory tow hitch? Could be a harness for the trailer lights...?

edzo

I have rear power outlets, could be that

element

FSM shows it as "J 14 Junction Connector" (whatever that means). It is not connected to anything in the wiring diagram.

Maybe for international versions of the 4Runner? Or testing?

It is on the harness that runs to the drivers tail lamp, high mount stop light and rear interior light.

edzo

I think it is there so you can use it for whatever

rear fog lights, amplifier...whatever

Greg_Canada

Umm doesnt look like large enough gauge wire for fogs or an amp...

isaac338

why don'tcha meter it and see what it's doing?

blarchitect

Maybe something for the Hilux Surf variant- power mirror??

edzo

what year and model vehicle, and engine type ? the wiring harnesses are a bit
different.

but i can say J14 is an unused connector in a few types of toyota's


this is a 3rd gen 4runner ???

Taro

2000 4runner 4x4 V6 5spd. Has factory tow hitch and wiring already. Its on the drivers side and comes off the main harness going to the rear right behind the rear seat.

edzo

Oh that one.

that is the power lead to the Sheepskin car seat cover. stock on a Prado, optional on a 4runner

dibble9012

Thats just a junction connector, meaning inside it the different wires are connected together (not all connected together though).

Taro

Had my electrician buddy over tonight and we were wrenching on the 4runner. Had him test all the wires in the plug. Every single one was a ground

fasthorse67

Must be a ground junction block like dibble9012 said