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Fish stick88
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What is this?

Post by Fish stick88 »

I've got no idea what this part does, i assume its some sort of sensor that does heat, or helps with vibration reduction. But i dont know 94' 850
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vjaneczko
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Post by vjaneczko »

Well, if the nut in the middle is loose, it's a wounded goose. If it's tight, it's the car alarm horn :)
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Polvora79
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Post by Polvora79 »

hahahaha....that was good!! it was only alarm horn! :)

Fish stick88
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Post by Fish stick88 »

What atcivates this "car alarm"? I've never heard mine go off, the CLS doesnt let you lock your keys inside, so... whats that theory?
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Post by jblackburn »

Pull up the lock after you've locked the car after a few minutes. It'll sound like an angry VW Beetle.
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Post by vjaneczko »

Plus, if you hold down the Lock button on your emote for more than 3 seconds, it should set off the panic mode.
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