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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 11:46 PM
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What is the electrical part that's mounted to the passenger floor right in front and left of the seat?
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Lateral G sensor.
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what is its purpose and what system/systems does it affect?


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Lateral G sensor.
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Lateral G sensor.
good one! A picture will help here.
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It's used for the active handling system.
Also referred to as a lateral accelerometer.
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Good info. Never noticed that part there, but then again I've never taken the carpet out either.
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Thanks for that info.


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It's used for the active handling system.
Also referred to as a lateral accelerometer.
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Originally Posted by dblerman


It's used for the active handling system.
Also referred to as a lateral accelerometer.
I learned something new today, nice!
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