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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 01:36 AM
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What IS this thing??
Probably the stupedist question ever, but what is the little screen-like thing sticking up, on top of the steering column, just to the right of the hazards switch?? Im guessing something to do with the climate control or automatic headlamps, but what do I know...
 
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 01:40 AM
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What do you own?
 
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 03:08 AM
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Oops, sorry......'99 Navigator
 
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 03:54 AM
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Sorry I took so long. I can see an oval area in the OEM service manual but there isn't any description of it.
Maybe a vent for the multi-function switch assy.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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It looks like a push buton switch, covered with metal screen, but it is not a button.....Cant figure it ouy with the manual either...
 
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 03:21 AM
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I would say check with your local dealership service or parts department if you cannot locate your answer here.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 04:16 AM
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i am pretty sure it reads the temp inside the vehicle.....
 
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i am pretty sure it reads the temp inside the vehicle.....
 
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I'm thinkin it's the auto headlight sensor
 
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A picture is woth a thousand words, but my guess is either the sun load sensor (which is on the top of the dash) or the vehicle temperature sensor (which will face you on the dash) and this is only if you have EATC.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by navyredman
I'm thinkin it's the auto headlight sensor
Actually, I found the "eye" for the headlights up on the dash near the windsheild...so Im guessing it must be something to do with the temp, like trucker said. Just a really weird place to put it...
Noone else has this thing on their steering column?
Ill post a pic of it tomorrow....
 
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I know buick uses that setup also for reading inside temp...
 
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