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Dec 13, 2005 | 11:28 PM

cpudoc6

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what is the black box above my mirror

What is the black box above my rear view mirror, attached to the windshield, with wires comming out of it on my 01 gt? I have looked everywhere for the answer.

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Dec 13, 2005 | 11:48 PM

Timmay

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It could be a keyless entry thing , or some type of alarm reciever..

Dec 13, 2005 | 11:49 PM

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does it say "RESPONDER TECHNOLOGY" on it? if so, i have the same thing on my '00 eclipse and, sorry, but i have no idea what it is either, ive been trying to figure that out from day 1

Dec 13, 2005 | 11:50 PM

cpudoc6

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I will look, I have owned it for a day.....

Dec 14, 2005 | 01:11 AM

Joel_CA

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I always thought that was for the compass feature... i could be wrong??

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Dec 14, 2005 | 08:04 AM

estraw

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i don't have a compass feature on my car though (at least that i know of)

Dec 14, 2005 | 08:35 AM

cpudoc6

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RE: what is the black box above my mirror

Thats what I thought, but its kinda of big to be that

Dec 14, 2005 | 10:57 AM

eclipsed4u

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push the mode button on you clock pod. that should be the compass.

Dec 14, 2005 | 03:32 PM

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do you have a sunroof? if not, i would suspect it must be the compass sensor.

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Dec 14, 2005 | 05:25 PM

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estraw

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the box on my windshield is about 1/4" thick. it's got an antenna stickin out about 5" on the driver and passenger side. when i push my mode button, nothing happens

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