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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 07:18 AM
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i looked in the engine bay and behind the seats, this thing doen't have an trunk.
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Originally Posted by tramminc
i looked in the engine bay and behind the seats, this thing doen't have an trunk.
Its in the battery box
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I believe it's in one of the rear compartments, behind the seats. Don't remember exactly where- I was helping my neighbor with his Collector Edition awhile back. I remember having to pretty much stand on my head to view it.
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Originally Posted by dwncchs
Its in the battery box
At least that's where it is in my '82.
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Originally Posted by dwncchs
Its in the battery box
That's right. And a great spot for it too, where it can get nice and coroded.
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i'll look for it tomorrow, i have to take it out because of upgrades
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i'll look for it tomorrow, i have to take it out because of upgrades
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 09:13 PM
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Its in the rear box, but the trash can is a better place...
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Originally Posted by jlelec
Its in the rear box, but the trash can is a better place...
Hey you can sell them on ebay for a decent penny.

Yeah it's in the battery compartment, though. Mine is still there, unplugged.
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If your going to remove it do it carefully and do not cut the cables up.
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I looked for it in the battery box a couple of times before I saw it. It is a bit hidden under the lip nearest the driver's seat, but it should be there. (I don't think mine controls anything anymore on my 81.)


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