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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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What does that little LED above the fuel button do. I have never see it light up.
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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I don't think it's a LED. I think it is some kind of sensor. Ambient light maybe.
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by gdaddee
I don't think it's a LED. I think it is some kind of sensor. Ambient light maybe.
Ok, That would be why I couldnt find out what it did the little black book.
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by gdaddee
I don't think it's a LED. I think it is some kind of sensor. Ambient light maybe.
ambient light. it adjusts the dash lighting according to light coming in through the back and side windows
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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Put your finger over it while your ignition is on. You should see your dash lights dim when covering the sensor.
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10-4 Thanks
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Old Jul 18, 2008 | 02:41 AM
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WHat? Where is it located at again? What fuel button?
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on the right side of the dash. Gauges, trip, fuel, options...those buttons, right above the fuel(top) button
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Ejector seat button... don't push it.
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Ejector seat button... don't push it.

That would suck as my car if an FRC.
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Originally Posted by CamachoSF
on the right side of the dash. Gauges, trip, fuel, options...those buttons, right above the fuel(top) button
Sad but true I really never noticed it before. I put my finger over it but nothing happens.
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I always wondered the same thing. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Chicago1
.... I put my finger over it but nothing happens.

same here...I may have to take it to a dealership for a fix
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It's the onboard webcam so that cops can ID who was driving the car as you blow past them!

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