Please dhelp identify this part please.

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Jan 14, 2018 | 04:54 PM

danzio56

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Please dhelp identify this part please.

I am in the middle of a new stereo install and just removed the center trim panel and when I went to set it down this part seemed to fall out of it. I can't see anywhere on the underside where it could possibly mount.

It is a molded rubber boot with a copper disk at the bottom. It looks like some kind of a switch sensor.

Any help appreciated.

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Jan 14, 2018 | 05:30 PM

EVRose

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I'v had my center console out several times and don't remember ever seeing a part like that.

Jan 14, 2018 | 05:37 PM

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I've also installed quite a few stereos in C6's from 2005 through 2013 and I've never seen that piece.

Jan 14, 2018 | 06:00 PM

danzio56

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You know, it's possible that it has been trapped under the console for years. Something a prior owner had that literally fell thru the cracks and may not be anything related to the Vette. That's what I'm goin' with fellas'. Thanks for your replies!

Jan 14, 2018 | 06:33 PM

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it's a penny. They used to be worth something...

Jan 14, 2018 | 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by buckmeister2

it's a penny. They used to be worth something...

The rubber piece next to the penny is worth more.

Jan 14, 2018 | 07:34 PM

TorchRedFred

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It looks like it could be part of your traction control button. Is it a real soft rubbery kind of piece? I could be wrong but that's my guess.

Jan 14, 2018 | 08:12 PM

danzio56

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Originally Posted by TorchRedFred

It looks like it could be part of your traction control button. Is it a real soft rubbery kind of piece? I could be wrong but that's my guess.

Fred,
You hit it on the head

. Apparently in one of my attempts to disconnect the plug to that TC button I actually broke the switch and that part came tumbling out. I found out upon re-assy. when the button was completely disabled. It wouldn't respond to any pushing. I managed to get it back together and it is working fine (to my surprise and great happiness) although I'm not sure how long it will last. I may end up putting in a complete new switch at sometime in the future.