Queries for the Hive Mind

"AdverseMartyr" (ewilliamson) 06/04/2017 at 09:50 • Filed to: None

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A couple of questions for you guys:

Does anyone know what this blue strip under my driver’s side floor mat is? The wiring comes out from under the seat, and ends in this long strip. (All I can even think of is that it is a thermometer, but its a complete guess.)

My second question has to do with aftermarket back-up cameras. A previous owner installed a Carrozzeria system, but it doesn’t turn on. I’m wondering where the most likely place for the problem is?

Is there an aftermarket switch or just a clip on a wire to tell the system the car is in reverse with these sort of systems?

I don’t have $300 to let someone here repair it, and I’m not certain I want to invest that sort of money into a system without bluetooth anyway as it isn’t so much more for a new (similar) system.

Berang > AdverseMartyr 06/04/2017 at 09:59

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secret microphone. they’re recording your feet. wrap your legs in tinfoil.

(sorry i have no idea about these new cars really)

AdverseMartyr > Berang 06/04/2017 at 10:16

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Well, it’s a 2006, so I don’t think it’s so new... unless you compare it to a Beetle from the 60s.

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > AdverseMartyr 06/04/2017 at 10:21

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Could it maybe be some pressure sensor to sense seat occupation, which has been removed by a previous owner and tucked under the mat? Maybe the previous owner didn’t like the no seatbelt chime, so wanted to get it out the way easily. (Just guessing)

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > AdverseMartyr 06/04/2017 at 13:31

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Almost positive that’s not factory. Aftermarket stuff is often really strange so it’s hard to say what it might be.

misfitmascots > AdverseMartyr 06/04/2017 at 13:55

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An inline fuse maybe

His Stigness > AdverseMartyr 06/04/2017 at 17:07

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I agree with AMGtech that the blue wire is most likely aftermarket, therefore it’s anyone’s guess what the hell it is.

AdverseMartyr > misfitmascots 06/04/2017 at 19:55

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For the back up camera? I suppose it’s possible, but I think the dealer would have fixed that instead of making it someone else’s problem. Maybe not though, they wanted to charge an extra $300 for a detailing, and only did a quick spray down wash of the outside.

AdverseMartyr > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 06/04/2017 at 19:56

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That’s what I was afraid of.

AdverseMartyr > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 06/04/2017 at 19:57

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Hmmm... that’s a possibility.

AdverseMartyr > His Stigness 06/04/2017 at 20:06

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Could it be a ‘bar’ antenna? The dvd player says it has tv stations so maybe it was supposed to be along the top of the windshield or rear window?

misfitmascots > AdverseMartyr 06/04/2017 at 21:12

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A back up camera, or an external GPS of some sort. It looks aftermarket so it’s hard to tell.

His Stigness > AdverseMartyr 06/05/2017 at 00:17

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Honestly without knowing where it leads I have no idea. I wouldn’t worry about it unless you have a problem. Or you can take the radio out to try and trace it.

AdverseMartyr > His Stigness 06/05/2017 at 01:20

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Yep, I was just hoping for a quick answer with no tracing of wires. Oh well.