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So i just bought a cpo 2012 370z from the dealer a couple months back and had a question regarding a weird looking device under the steering wheel. Next to

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Old 04-05-2017, 03:11 PM   #1 (permalink)
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So i just bought a cpo 2012 370z from the dealer a couple months back and had a question regarding a weird looking device under the steering wheel. Next to the hood latch. So i jusy wanted to know if anymore knows what it is and if anyone has this device on their Z. Thanks for any info!
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Old 04-05-2017, 03:14 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Probably aftermarket... Take a picture and post it up.
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Probably aftermarket... Take a picture and post it up.
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My guess is that it's a locator so they can find the car to repo it if needed.
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Ask the dealer ..
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is it ticking?
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Looks like the transponder in the ankle bracelet that my cousin Ricky has to wear...
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I read about this somewhere, if U financed it and UR credit isnt all that great it is a locator and they can remotely shut the engine off if no pay,,im just guessing.
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