Unknown Loose Wire with Connector

[GRNCH]

Hi all,

I have a 1987 Buick and I'm repairing some electrical issues.

First puzzle is an unknown dangling brown and white wire with a factory looking connector on the end. The wire looks yellow in the pic because of the flash. The wire gets +12v on ignition.

Anybody know what it's for and where it goes?

Thanks in advance!

 

[pagrunt]

That will be your parking brake alarm switch, circuit 33 tan/white stripe 20 gauge wire.

 

[GRNCH]

Thanks for your quick reply pagrunt!
Where do I plug it in?

Thx!

 

[pagrunt]

There is a contact switch on the parking brake. Pull the kick panel & you'll be able to see it.

 

[GRNCH]

Oh man, you rock! I'll check it out tonight after work and let you know.

Thx!

 

[GRNCH]

Hi,

So I didn't see the contact switch. I did see a 4-wire connector next to the hood release lever (see pic).
There's some insulation and a plastic shroud on both sides of the hood release cable. Can you tell me where the contact switch is in relation to the connector in the picture?

Thanks in advance!

 

[pagrunt]

It will be around the back of the pedal by the racheting mechanism, follow the release rod to it.

 

[oldsmobile joe]

look up, its mounted near the top of the parking brake pedal assembly. its usually black with a male spade terminal sticking out.
joe

 

[GRNCH]

Thank you both! I'll get up in there tomorrow and check it out.

 

[oldsmobile joe]

it will resemble this, but this one is upside down in its orientation.
joe
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