[RESOLVED] What is this part? [alarm horn] [Merged 7-8]

[housegsx]

What is this part and can I remove it? I am in the middle of relocating my coolant overflow bottle and was thinking of putting it in this area.

 

[DSMunknown]

Where'd you put your FSM?

 

[housegsx]

I've got my Chilton, but 1, I have no idea what this part is for so I don't know how to look it up. And 2, my Chilton is so used up it's in two pieces and the index disappeared.

 

[Turbo4g63Spyder]

It appears to have brake lines running to/from it. Must be a part of the system. Look at the brake components

 

[housegsx]

No, the brake lines run behind it.

 

[DSMunknown]

I'm callin' for backup. Mister CAPS is on his way. Slap a photo up, Super Capsman!

 

[MrBoxx]

Let me know when you have the answer, Anthony. I have the same part on my car, unplugged, and am wondering if it's safe to remove. I want to say that it's part of an alarm system, but could be wrong about that.

 

[DSMunknown]

You're right on the ball, Mister Mod. CAPS number 84628. Parts number MR311026.

I beat Eric to the post FTW!

 

[MrBoxx]

Sweet. One less pound of crap in my engine bay.

 

[turbosax2]

Super Capsman to the rescue!

Actually, I don't need caps or the FSM for this one. That is your secondary horn for the cars alarm system. This horn ONLY sounds with the alarm. Your primary horn is underneath the front bumper on the drivers side. The primary horn sounds when you press the horn button AND with the alarm. If you unplug the secondary horn, the primary horn will still sound with the horn button and the alarm so you can safely ditch it. The two horns have different pitches so that when the alarm goes off the sound is amplified.

Ditch the secondary horn and make your car lighter



And just for Anthony:

Theft protection horn
MR311026
$14.74
JNZ Tuning Online- OEM Mitsubishi Parts

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[absolute_DSM]

Its the horn for your alarm system.

EDIT - Damn, you guys are too fast sometimes.

 

[turbosax2]

I beat Eric to the post FTW!

Only 'cause I got that sweet CAPS shot for you

 

[DSMunknown]

I beat BOTH Erics.

Now it's time to edit the title of this string. I'm sure Guy will come along with something like "[RESOLVED] What is this part? - alarm system horn secondary[merged]".

 

[housegsx]

I'm callin' for backup. Mister CAPS is on his way. Slap a photo up, Super Capsman!

Thanks everyone! It sure does look like a horn. That thing is getting tossed right now.

 

[turbosax2]

There is entirely too many Eric's/Erik's in here.

And then there's Anthony.

 

[MrBoxx]

I beat BOTH Erics.

Now it's time to edit the title of this string. I'm sure Guy will come along with something like "[RESOLVED] What is this part? - alarm system horn secondary[merged]".

Pff.. You didn't beat me to my hypothesis.

And why should Guy get all the fun of resolving the thread when I can?

 

[DSMunknown]

[RESOLVED] What is this part? (Anthony knows!!!)

I knew you would resent me for bringing Cranky Pants McGee into this "convo".

 

[housegsx]

Haha! Well thanks again. The horn is out and the bracket that held it there is going to be perfect to hold the overflow bottle. That's one of my Friday projects before I go autocrossing this weekend.

 

[DSMunknown]

Erik, don't forget to throw up some pics of the relocation when you get a chance.

 

[housegsx]

Sure thing..

 

[Defiant]

Keep an eye out for a tank that'll fit better, that wasn't meant to be used where the DSM tank goes.

 

[housegsx]

Keep an eye out for a tank that'll fit better, that wasn't meant to be used where the DSM tank goes.

I know what you mean but I bought one of those cheapo universal ones at Autozone but it was garbage and didn't mount anywhere nicely or solid enough for my taste. I was thinking of an aluminum one from Summit or the likes, but I like to be able to see how full it is without removing the cap. This one will do for now.

 

[Defiant]

It's just a bucket, essentially. You could build one from all manner of thing, and if you can't find translucent, put on a sight tube. You know, in your spare time. cough

 

[slow4g6392tsi]

I have a Gatorade bottle zip tied in . It was meant to be temporary but I still haven't gotten around to buying some new hose to relocate the original one where the side mount used to be. And get this, the cap popped right on! I have a feeling it will end up melting eventually though.

 

[housegsx]

Ha, I used a Gatorade bottle temporarily before. Watch mounting it where the side mount used to be. Usually you are supposed to mount the reservoir as high in the engine bay as possible.