74 RR missing ingnition connector wire

[ramairthree]

On my 74,
I am missing the orange,
yet I still have all the instrument lights and stuff

any hints as to why this configuration?
Thank you and Merry Christmas.

 

[BeastlyBirdie]

Does the other side of the connection have a wire? Color match isn't always as listed...
BTW, the black one looks very crispy.

 

[ramairthree]

The wire for that empty spot would be connected to the orange.

The wires are dry and stiff, but in person no evidence of burning/heat through.

 

[rebootej]

is your car a column shift? or floor? Could be the light for the gear indicator on column shift cars maybe? just an idea. id have to pull out my FSM.

 

[ramairthree]

It is a console automatic, so would not need an orange to the column for a gear indicator there,
now the configuration makes sense.

Thank you.