.... Why is the surround on that clear? Is it supposed to illuminate? It doesn't. Did I just find another thing to fix?
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Why.
So, what this says is.... We use the same back-up light switch "T1" on all 3 models (Regular, WRX, STI).
On the regular model, we plug this into a B24 connector on the harness. It isn't the matching connector but it's close enough for government work.
On the WRX and the STI, we plug it into a T13 connector, which is also not the correct matching connector but it's also close enough. On the WRX, it's wired one way around. On the STI, it's wired the other. For reasons.
That then runs to a T9 cable pinned up one of two different ways to connect to the B128 connector on one of two different sets of pins.... Which then connect to the same-assed place electrically.
In short: 3 different harnesses for NO REASON, multiple redundant connector types.
(Actually, 4 harness variants. The automatic transmission ALSO has a branch from this, but it powers its variation on the circuit from a different fuse)
Sounds like a discovery channel car showCurrent state of affairs: 7000 mile roadtrip. Things broke. Mayhem was caused.
Got home.
Tore into it for the timing belt.
Current state of affairs: Car is still apart for timing belt because everything that could go wrong with the job did.
I leave for another 7 to 10 thousand mile roadtrip Monday night.
So situation normal for an EyeMWing vehicle.
You should make a YouTube channel, but people wouldn't believe it wasn't scripted.