What is this ignition switch part, and where should it go?

[DrCharles]

While pulling my steering wheel to get to the turn signal/flasher switch, I came across this dangling part. (the single black wire, just to the left of the dangling keys). I think it's supposed to attach to the ignition switch (perhaps to trigger a buzzer)? Anyway, everything works since I put it back together, including the cruise control and horn... so what is it and where does it belong?

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[Nero]

That is for the buzzer for when the key is in the ignition, but engine not running and door open.

 

[KansasIDI]

That is for the buzzer for when the key is in the ignition, but engine not running and door open.

Ooooooh

Leave it unplugged.

 

[DrCharles]

That is for the buzzer for when the key is in the ignition, but engine not running and door open.

Good to know thanks! Grounding that wire didn't make anything buzz, so perhaps the buzzer has been removed too. Or does it have 12V applied to it from the switch (wouldn't think it'd be black though)...
Anyway I don't need it. I know where my keys are

 

[IDIBRONCO]

Ooooooh

Leave it unplugged.

I second AND third that one!

 

[Nero]

When it is grounded it should buzz. But I've seen them disconnected in the past.

 

[XOLATEM]

Whenever I encountered a buzzer device I would disconnect it or take it out and save it for examination later...thinking about it now...they all should have gotten the sledge massage...

I equally despise chimes the OEMs have come up with...I traced down how to silence the one the GirlTruck had...disconnect the door speaker...

She did not notice it for months...heheh...

When I had the dash out of my '85...I found the connector in the harness that used to have a buzzer attached...someone beat me to it...

Why someone thought it was a good idea to disturb people with such an ugly sound...is beyond my comprehension...if it had been the sound of open headers on a V-8 at WFO it would have been a lot more heart-warming...

 

[rvitko]

On the off chance you want it working, the buzzer is a small white box up under the dash between the steering column and ash tray area. Usually it’s the foam that isolates the drum that makes the noise has rotted out so it’s muted by being stuck against the plastic shell, it can’t vibrate until you replace the foam

 

[rvitko]

It’s about the size of a pack of smokes