Topic: Two spare wires on the steering column conenctor

[Oz390]

Just bought what appears to be a pretty original 100k survivor Cal Special.  Signs of a respray or touch up, and maybe a replaced headlight bucket, but most of the rest looks pretty correct to the hobbyists eye.  Even has the factory pressed paper heater plenum in really good condition.

I did notice two wires outside the steering column connector, coming from the steering wheel side, one yellow/black, one purple.  Have the metal end tips that slot into the clip, but are just hanging loose.  No spare slots in the connector.... anyone have any idea why this might be, other than PO changing something, it all looks pretty original under there....  fogs, horn and signals all work... just realized I did not check emergency flashers...

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[T Lea]

Are you talking about the wire coming down out of the steering column? The service turn signal switch has two extra wires because it services Tbirds as well which have cornering lights. If used in  a Mustang they are supposed to get cut and taped.

[Murf]

Very difficult to find an original turn signal switch or brake light switch still in a California Special.   The extra current load from the six tail light bulbs took a toll on those switches.  The LED tail lights lessen this problem in addition to giving a substantial improvement in visibility.

[Oz390]

Thanks....