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10-16-2008 | 08:01 AM
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On my dash in the middle, just before the dash meets the windscreen, there is a grill (like a speaker housing) with a weird button sticking out of it. Can anyone tell me what that is for? Tried pushing it but it wouldn't budge.
10-16-2008 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by benstone' post='694723' date='Oct 16 2008, 06:01 PM
On my dash in the middle, just before the dash meets the windscreen, there is a grill (like a speaker housing) with a weird button sticking out of it. Can anyone tell me what that is for? Tried pushing it but it wouldn't budge.
10-16-2008 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by cleung' post='694731' date='Oct 16 2008, 06:06 PM
I think its the sensor for the remote but not sure.
I leaning for the AC sensor.
But I'm sure someone will soon tell us the fact.
10-16-2008 | 08:43 AM
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Ejector seat.... 
10-16-2008 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Brit_in_NJ' post='694773' date='Oct 16 2008, 04:43 PM
Ejector seat....
10-16-2008 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Brit_in_NJ' post='694773' date='Oct 16 2008, 10:43 AM
Ejector seat....
haha... I was reading all the other people's attempt to feasibly answer the "button" question and then I see this! haha
I'm pretty sure it's the sensor for the automatic climate control. Of course, I'm only 50% sure... ejection seat could be the answer since I've never actually pushed this button to find out... any volunteers?
10-16-2008 | 09:18 AM
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10-16-2008 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='694771' date='Oct 16 2008, 11:42 AM
It's not a sensor for the remote locking, it works with radio signals.
I leaning for the AC sensor.
But I'm sure someone will soon tell us the fact.
I leaning for the AC sensor.
But I'm sure someone will soon tell us the fact.