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Old May 23, 2002 | 06:44 PM
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There is this little black box behind the rear view mirror, but can't figure out what it is. I have had the vette for 4 years now and still can't figure it out. Does anybody else have this in their vette?


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Old May 23, 2002 | 06:52 PM
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Does it have a light sensor in it?
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Old May 23, 2002 | 06:54 PM
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That is the flux capacitor for the time machine! :lol: :lol:

No, actually it probably is the optical sensor for the dimming feature for the lights.
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Old May 23, 2002 | 06:56 PM
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No, actually it probably is the optical sensor for the dimming feature for the lights.
Our only optical sensor in the early C4s is in the dash cluster that I know of.
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Old May 23, 2002 | 07:00 PM
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No, actually it probably is the optical sensor for the dimming feature for the lights.

Our only optical sensor in the early C4s is in the dash cluster that I know of.
I am pretty sure that the only one is the one on the cluster.

On the side that faces the windshield it looks like a sensor.
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Old May 23, 2002 | 07:12 PM
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Tell us more: any electrical wires, *****, switches, lights; what shape and approximate dimensions? :confused:

Oh, and don't listen to Sharky Guam, everyone knows the Flux Capacitor is located in the hatch behind the seats. :D



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Old May 23, 2002 | 07:14 PM
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Automatic day /night setting.
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Old May 23, 2002 | 07:19 PM
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Sounds like an aftermarket antenna to me.
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Does it smell like weed?
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get a picture
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Old May 24, 2002 | 02:56 AM
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One of the things that I think it might be is the antenna for the alarm that was in the car when I got it. I was just wondering if it was in other vettes before I rip it out. I will try to take a pic of it tomorrow.
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Does it smell like weed?
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Does it smell like weed?
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