What is this connector for?

[TaxmanHog]

If there are no wires going to it, might be a cap for a cable end.

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[bmwhitetx]

Here’s a more zoomed out pic.

Your module looks different than mine: Are you sure you have the B&O sound system? Maybe they changed it for 2023. The connector and Ethernet cable look the same.

 

[Nomoregas]

where is the antenna for this modem? I thought all data uploads happened via home wifi, is this a cell modem and who is paying for that if so?

 

[climateguy]

Do you have a sliding glass rear window?

Lariat-ER usually have one.

where do you get images like this?

 

[Jodokk]

So, could I jump off that 13 pin power window connector to power a rear dashcam without running wires all over the airbag system?

 

[astrand1]

Saw this unused connector behind my rear seat, drivers side. It’s near the modem. Anyone happen to know what this is for?

That’s not the modem. It’s a dsp or amp for the sound system.

 

[astrand1]

I think that plug is for the rear heated seats. I have that plug and if I remember it’s connected to my seats.

 

[bananaslug79]

As an aside, I love both the curiosity and the helpfulness of users here!

 

[Nomoregas]

I am starting wonder why everyone is ripping their trucks apart looking at all this stuff.

 

[RickLightning]

where is the antenna for this modem? I thought all data uploads happened via home wifi, is this a cell modem and who is paying for that if so?

I guess I'm wondering how this is news to you. The cellular modem, which is on the AT&T network, is paid for by Ford. You don't pay anything. Data is DOWNLOADED to update your modules. Yes, some data is also uploaded. And yes, WiFi is used if you connect to it. None of this costs you anything.

 

[MaintGrl]

Shush! Don't give e'm any ideas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Nomoregas]

I guess I'm wondering how this is news to you. The cellular modem, which is on the AT&T network, is paid for by Ford. You don't pay anything. Data is DOWNLOADED to update your modules. Yes, some data is also uploaded. And yes, WiFi is used if you connect to it. None of this costs you anything.

well we don't have At and T in Canada so it is a mystery how that can be!

I assumed all communication for updates is via wifi in your driveway I am not even sure why I need a cell connection in my truck when I have a cell phone.

 

[Scorpio3d]

well we don't have At and T in Canada so it is a mystery how that can be!

I assumed all communication for updates is via wifi in your driveway I am not even sure why I need a cell connection in my truck when I have a cell phone.

I am sure they (AT&T or Ford) have an agreement with whatever cell carrier(s) is(are)in Canada.

The cell connection in the truck is for the connected services which we get a free trial for and then if you want to keep them, you have to pay which covers the cost of the cell connection down the road. If you log into your Ford account on the web, it will list your connected services trial ending dates.

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