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Theres this little black box under my steering wheel with what seems to be like a button on the back of it, any idea of what this is? I bought

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Old 12-10-2015, 09:31 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Theres this little black box under my steering wheel with what seems to be like a button on the back of it, any idea of what this is? I bought the car used so I don't know what it is or does.
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Old 12-10-2015, 09:40 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Gonna say it's a dealer add on before you post pics
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Old 12-10-2015, 11:10 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Ejector seat for sure...........
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it ALMOST looked like the sprint booster.. but that's not it..
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Sprint Booster looks like this
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Radar Jammer button maybe.............
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Stealth mode button.
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I can't see the pic (probably because of cookies) but DE.50 is probably right about it being an add-on.

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If it's from the dealer maybe an easy to get to extended storage switch?
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Infrared nuts warmer?
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I'm guessing that is a device the dealer installed to send all driving data back to their headquarters for analysis and storage in case the owner ever files a warranty claim
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Trace the wires, and see where they go. What happens when you push the button?

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looks like a valet switch for a remote start?
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Thanks for all the responses guys! I've followed the wires and it goes to my fuse box. I'm starting to think it's a dealer add on, suck though that it's not an ejector seat.
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