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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 10:59 PM
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I was installing an antenna switch and when I pulled out the panel next to the one I wanted it had a connector behind it.

I already have a fog lamp pre-wire on the left side of the steering wheel.

Anyone know what it could go to?

 
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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 08:49 AM
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The yellow plug was for the fog lights (on the other side of the steering column)
The Gray Plug was for Traction Control
The White plug was for the sunroof.......I think
 
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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 01:51 PM
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It's no mystery on mine. On mine that one would be the traction control.

I have a wagon so no power antenna switch.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 07:35 PM
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Did they win???

Here is a pic of my new switch section (since my antenna is built into my glass - wagon).
 
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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 08:27 PM
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My radio mod input/aux.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 07:10 PM
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Did you move the Tracs button over on yours ??
 
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 11:48 PM
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Really? I thought traction control came standard. Since we're on the subject I think my car came pre-wired for rear heated seats. Changed my rear trunk struts recently and had to take the side bolsters out to pop the strut clips out and noticed under the bottom cushion that there are two plugs on either side. Now that I think about it I wish there was an option here in the US for that, it's such a rarity.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 07:29 AM
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Yes I did move my tracks button over one. Kept turning it off reaching for my sunroof button. Kinda wish I could put an AUX label on that input plate.

Most of these cars are pre-wired for rear heated seats but no standard us models got them. A few special order cars did. However, I never sit in the back of mine and only a couple of people ever has. My back seats are folded down most of the time, I consider this a large 2 seater. Lol
 

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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 03:13 PM
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Folded down seats = more room for speakers.

Plus that way I can pretend it's a two seater sports car like the RX-7
 
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