Electrical connector center post directly under the hood latch

2007 MERCURY MARINER
125,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MARKT1965
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There's a connector on the center post directly under the hood latch outside the engine bay. What is it for and which wire connects to it?
Feb 1, 2020 at 9:10 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

Can you post a picture of the connector for me to see?

Roy
Feb 2, 2020 at 3:55 AM
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MARKT1965
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I figured out. it's the front crash sensor for the airbags. Which wire connects to it?
Feb 2, 2020 at 5:02 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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I attached the wiring diagram for you to view.

There are 2 wires that go to the sensor from the airbag module.

Roy
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