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  1. 01-18-2013, 09:54 PM #1
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    Default Random wire by engine bay fuse box

    hey guys, went to pull my drl fuse and noticed this random wire connection by the fuse box. Any suggestions/comments on what it may be for? Truck is a 2012 Sierra SLE All Terrain. (And no, I haven't installed any aftermarket wiring or had anything installed btw)
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    I have not purchased a new vehicle since 2005, so don't take this seriously but if I had to take a guess, I would say its the fuel pump prime/test wire. My firebird and Colorado have one, not sure if the big trucks do? It looks to be pretty thick, so that's what made me think that.

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    Your trailer Hot lead.. If you have a camper hooked up with a Battery you would hook up that wire to charge it.
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    Ooops ha ha!!! Well I learned something new, that is a really cool idea!!
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  5. 01-19-2013, 08:56 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Enkeiavalanche View Post
    Your trailer Hot lead.. If you have a camper hooked up with a Battery you would hook up that wire to charge it.
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    I had no idea, thanks for the replies. Much appreciated
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    Thats what we are here for.....
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    Yep trailer hot lead.
    When I bought my truck last year I spotted that wire and the salesman couldnt tell me what it was for, I refused to sign for the truck until they got a service tech to come out and show me in the GM maintenance manual what it's purpose was.
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    There are actually 2 wires that are like this under the hood if my memory serves me right. The one you spotted and then there is another for the electric brakes. On my 2007 NBS they were not connected to their posts at the front of the fuse box seen in your picture. as well there was no fuses in the fuse box for them. So to connect these you will need the 2 nuts(ahem) and the 2 fuses. I will look for a picture I had of where the other wire was located, i think it was the other side of the fuse box down low in a harness. If I find it I will send you a note if you are interested.

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