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what is the black box above my mirror - 12/13/2005 9:28:29 PM

cpudoc6

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What is the black box above my rear view mirror, attached to the windshield, with wires comming out of it on my 01 gt? I have looked everywhere for the answer.

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Ron B

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RE: what is the black box above my mirror - 12/13/2005 9:48:23 PM

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It could be a keyless entry thing , or some type of alarm reciever..

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RE: what is the black box above my mirror - 12/13/2005 9:49:06 PM

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does it say "RESPONDER TECHNOLOGY" on it? if so, i have the same thing on my '00 eclipse and, sorry, but i have no idea what it is either, ive been trying to figure that out from day 1

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RE: what is the black box above my mirror - 12/13/2005 9:50:39 PM

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I will look, I have owned it for a day.....

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RE: what is the black box above my mirror - 12/13/2005 11:11:41 PM

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I always thought that was for the compass feature... i could be wrong??

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RE: what is the black box above my mirror - 12/14/2005 6:04:34 AM

estraw

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i don't have a compass feature on my car though (at least that i know of)

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RE: what is the black box above my mirror - 12/14/2005 6:35:49 AM

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Thats what I thought, but its kinda of big to be that

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RE: what is the black box above my mirror - 12/14/2005 8:57:36 AM

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push the mode button on you clock pod. that should be the compass.

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RE: what is the black box above my mirror - 12/14/2005 1:32:11 PM

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do you have a sunroof? if not, i would suspect it must be the compass sensor.

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RE: what is the black box above my mirror - 12/14/2005 3:25:37 PM

estraw

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the box on my windshield is about 1/4" thick. it's got an antenna stickin out about 5" on the driver and passenger side. when i push my mode button, nothing happens

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