2G What is this thing?

[goldeninja20]

Ok I finally got to run through the interior of the car that i bought 6 months ago. I came across this thing, looks like a mini chip. It is about 2 inches X 2 inches. It has a spot to plug something in. It also has a screw, it kind of looks like some kind of adjuster. I took some pictures, and I think it is something for the car/some kind of bluetooth device. It also has a sticker on it that says PASS 0010. I was thinking this was for bluetooth since you need a four code password when using bluetooth.

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[johnovision27]

99.9% sure that's a controller for some aftermarket interior light. The knob makes it flash when you drop da bass! haha

It's not stock, throw it out....

 

[goldeninja20]

Lmao ok. I didnt expect it to be anything special, I have just never seen something like it .

 

[SpiderGST]

Dude that is your relay box for your flux capacitor. Keep it at all cost . Yes it looks like a control box for some after market lighting.

 

[goldeninja20]

! ok probably going in the trash

 

[NHerron]

No way man I would pop the cover off the top and take a look see of what kind of things are on the board. It may be something expensive! Is that the ONLY markings by the way? PASS 0010?

The circuit board can also very likely have a brand name or other marking on it so check that once the top cover is off

 

[bryanwheat]

Looks like an alarm shock sensor or something like that.

 

[Diamond Star Werks]

Looks like an alarm shock sensor or something like that.

^^ this I have,seen similar. the, screw adjusts sensitivity.

 

[eclipsyco]

Nahh it's not an alarm sensor 99% sure. Alarm sensors have way more plugs for things like LED and diferente relays of the car like door locks, ignition, headlights, horn, etc. That's some sort of interior lighting thing imo useless

 

[bryanwheat]

Nahh it's not an alarm sensor 99% sure. Alarm sensors have way more plugs for things like LED and diferente relays of the car like door locks, ignition, headlights, horn, etc. That's some sort of interior lighting thing imo useless

Incorrect. Most car alarms have a sensor that is separate from the control unit that has just one plug on it just like that. Some might have the sensor build into the control unit, but i haven't seen one. The type of connector is a pretty dead give away also.

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[goldeninja20]

Took some pics of it with the cover off.

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[NHerron]

Well darn. Looks like a cheapo shock sensor for an alarm system. I think it's to hear a window shattering and it activates a circuit for whatever type of alarm

This guy found the same thing
stupid noob question - MX-5 Miata Forum

 

[goldeninja20]

Looks like it is going in the "Junk, but im going to keep anyway" pile.

 

[jmartinez1228]

Looks like it is going in the "Junk, but im going to keep anyway" pile.

Definitely keep it. some of those parts are universal and will work with alot of different alarm systems. May be cheap but better then not having one at all.

 

[eclipsyco]

Incorrect. Most car alarms have a sensor that is separate from the control unit that has just one plug on it just like that. Some might have the sensor build into the control unit, but i haven't seen one. The type of connector is a pretty dead give away also.

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Ok man you prove me wrong and I learned something new today. Thank you.
Now that I think about it my aftermarket alarm it does come in a whole piece, I can't remember the brand right now.