What is this?

del518 · 08-12-2006, 07:22 AM

Can anyone tell me what this is and how it should be attached under the dash? It is hanging right over the gas pedal.

Any help is appreciated.

del518 · 08-12-2006, 07:33 AM

Well, I am having issues with posting the picture....so I will try to describe it.

It is a small metal box, about 2 1/2 inches square with a L bracket attached to it. It has wires coming out the back of it....and it says MITSUBA on it with a bunch of letters and numbers on it.

Does anyone have any ideas?

RF4B Driver · 08-12-2006, 08:21 AM

Sounds like an IED

jbarco · 08-12-2006, 02:11 PM

Have you had a trailer hitch and harness installed on your truck recently? It sounds like it might be the under dash control unit for the hich wiring. See steps 5-11 of the attached hitch install instructions from H&A.

Hitch Install Instructions

I did this install on mine a month or so ago, and it was a "b*tch" to get the screw in place that secured this unit.

Let us know what you find. If that's not it, I'll keep looking.

JB

del518 · 08-15-2006, 04:49 PM

Thnaks Jbarco....that is it.

I did have an aftermarket hitch installed, and they did have to use some OEM parts.

I have tried to attach the screw myself based upon the install instructions that you provided, and I cannot get the screw in there myself.

Any other suggestions?

jbarco · 08-15-2006, 06:05 PM

Yeah, I remember that screw was a real "pain in the @ss" to get started.

On an interim basis, can you wire-tie it to something up in the general area and at least keep it from dropping down by your feet?

JB

del518 · 08-15-2006, 08:16 PM

I actually used a zip tie to secure it for now. Hopefully it will last for awhile.

Thanks for your help.

rtboy1961 · 08-15-2006, 11:20 PM

Just when you think your back is broke and you have to call your wife to help you get your contorted body from under the dash ,you will then be in position to easily install the screws for the hitch module.
Or you could wimp out and zip tie it.

woodco · 08-16-2006, 07:16 PM

Secure it with a VELCRO strap

del518 · 08-17-2006, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtboy1961

Just when you think your back is broke and you have to call your wife to help you get your contorted body from under the dash ,you will then be in position to easily install the screws for the hitch module.
Or you could wimp out and zip tie it.

rtbag 1961.......I am not sure if you were trying to suggest something or not. Anyway the "wimp out" way worked.

Thanks for your help.

08-12-2006, 07:22 AM	#1
del518 ROC Rank: Freshman Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 12	What is this? Can anyone tell me what this is and how it should be attached under the dash? It is hanging right over the gas pedal. Any help is appreciated.

08-12-2006, 07:33 AM	#2
del518 ROC Rank: Freshman Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 12	Re: What is this? Well, I am having issues with posting the picture....so I will try to describe it. It is a small metal box, about 2 1/2 inches square with a L bracket attached to it. It has wires coming out the back of it....and it says MITSUBA on it with a bunch of letters and numbers on it. Does anyone have any ideas?

08-12-2006, 08:21 AM	#3
RF4B Driver ROC Rank: Sophomore 2006 RTL Amazon Green / Olive Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Moseley, VA Posts: 132	Re: What is this? Sounds like an IED __________________ U.S. Marine Corps: Providing Americas enemies the opportunity to die for their countries since 1775.

08-12-2006, 02:11 PM	#4
jbarco ROC Rank: Sophomore 2012 RTS Bali Blue Pearl Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 169	Re: What is this? Have you had a trailer hitch and harness installed on your truck recently? It sounds like it might be the under dash control unit for the hich wiring. See steps 5-11 of the attached hitch install instructions from H&A. Hitch Install Instructions I did this install on mine a month or so ago, and it was a "b*tch" to get the screw in place that secured this unit. Let us know what you find. If that's not it, I'll keep looking. JB __________________ Used to own a 2006 AG Honda RTL Ridgeline w/moonroof. Currently own an 2010 F150 SuperCrew 4x4

08-15-2006, 04:49 PM	#5
del518 ROC Rank: Freshman Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 12	Re: What is this? Thnaks Jbarco....that is it. I did have an aftermarket hitch installed, and they did have to use some OEM parts. I have tried to attach the screw myself based upon the install instructions that you provided, and I cannot get the screw in there myself. Any other suggestions?

08-15-2006, 06:05 PM	#6
jbarco ROC Rank: Sophomore 2012 RTS Bali Blue Pearl Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 169	Re: What is this? Yeah, I remember that screw was a real "pain in the @ss" to get started. On an interim basis, can you wire-tie it to something up in the general area and at least keep it from dropping down by your feet? JB __________________ Used to own a 2006 AG Honda RTL Ridgeline w/moonroof. Currently own an 2010 F150 SuperCrew 4x4

08-15-2006, 08:16 PM	#7
del518 ROC Rank: Freshman Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 12	Re: What is this? I actually used a zip tie to secure it for now. Hopefully it will last for awhile. Thanks for your help.

08-15-2006, 11:20 PM	#8
rtboy1961 ROC Rank: Junior 2006 RTL Redrock Pearl / Beige Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 459	Re: What is this? Just when you think your back is broke and you have to call your wife to help you get your contorted body from under the dash ,you will then be in position to easily install the screws for the hitch module. Or you could wimp out and zip tie it. __________________ Living the beach life www.seasidescrapbook.com

08-16-2006, 07:16 PM	#9
woodco ROC Rank: Sophomore 2006 RTL Amazon Green / Olive Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 191	Re: What is this? Secure it with a VELCRO strap __________________ Amazon Green Metallic RTL.Tow package, Running boards, Bug sheild, Black Billet grill, Century Nouveau Topper, Bed gasket, Electric tailgate lock, Mud guards,Trunk dividers.Rear view camera,Halogen off road lights, Tie downs inside tailgate. REMEMBER....IF YOU DONT DO IT NICE, YOU'LL DO IT TWICE!!!!! Have a nice day

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