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Old Dec 14, 2020 | 11:08 AM
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Pull the switch and start chasing wires.
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Old Dec 14, 2020 | 06:18 PM
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Ugly date ejection button?

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Old Dec 14, 2020 | 06:47 PM
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Button to turn on the Seat Vibrator ...

Like those coin operated bed vibrators that were found mostly in cheap motel rooms back in the day. . .
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Old Dec 14, 2020 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbo6TA
Button to turn on the Seat Vibrator ...

Like those coin operated bed vibrators that were found mostly in cheap motel rooms back in the day. . .
Yes, they were cheap motels, till you added up the cost of all the quarters
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Old Dec 14, 2020 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by TXvert
Pull the switch and start chasing wires.
Too much work. Pushing the button to see what happens is almost effortless, man.
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Old Dec 17, 2020 | 12:37 AM
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It activates the gonculator.
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Old Dec 17, 2020 | 01:36 AM
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Maybe it engages the "Turbo Encabulator". Here's a short video that explains how it works.

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Old Dec 17, 2020 | 11:29 AM
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Is it a momentary button or does it toggle? Maybe it's tied to the connector that causes active handling issues.
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Originally Posted by BASE_C6
I was installing a new steering wheel and when I went to look for the holes to pop the airbag cover I discovered this button for the first time. I know this a 1LT car and I was doing online searches but didn't find anything about what it could be. I pressed the button a few times and I don't think it did anything because nothing obvious happened. Is this a feature from factory?
Never seen that before...
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Old Dec 17, 2020 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by jimijam
Too much work. Pushing the button to see what happens is almost effortless, man.
And it's a hell of a lot more fun.
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