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What is this???

Old Jan 6, 2025 | 03:16 PM
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What is this???

Hi guys. I’m new here. I’ve got this project 83’ Firebird Trans Am Crossfire. What do these two random connections go??

They are located at the passenger front of the engine bay.
They are located at the passenger front of the engine bay. Thanks yall!!
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Old Jan 6, 2025 | 04:19 PM
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Re: What is this???

My best guess is that they went to the missing valves for the missing AIR pump (Emission control related)......

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Old Jan 6, 2025 | 04:27 PM
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Thank you so much bro!!! Greatly appreciated.
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Old Jan 6, 2025 | 05:21 PM
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Re: What is this???

OrangeBird is correct. These are likely the SMOG Air Pump Diverter Valve connectors as seen below.

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Old Jan 6, 2025 | 07:19 PM
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Re: What is this???

Although his diverter valve will look different than yours.88-up Vs 87-down.
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Old Jan 7, 2025 | 09:11 PM
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Re: What is this???

I appreciate all of your quick responses!
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Old Jan 7, 2025 | 09:31 PM
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Re: What is this???

The red/pink/whatever/HOUSE wire looks like it was spliced into a section of the factory wire that probably supplied power to the ECM. Would have originally connected to a pigtail that was part of the + batt cable. Nothing important; just, without it, the ignition and injectors won't work. Might want to clean that pile of excrement up with the right kind of wire, some rosin-core (electronic, NOT plumbing) solder, heat shrink tubing, and tape.

There's abuncha SERIOUSLY challenged wiring all in that car. Looks to me like you'll be heavily practicing your newfound skillz in that area real soon.
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Old Jan 8, 2025 | 06:47 PM
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Dang. That’s just great . Thank you bro! I’m apparently going to need all the advice I can get!
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