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Unknown Black Attachment on 2010 Accord

7 messages,  Last post on Jan 25, 2010 at 1:23 PM

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#1 of 7 Unknown Black Attachment on 2010 Accord by iceman12

Jan 24, 2010 (2:29 pm)

I just bought a 2010 Accord EX-L V6 Sedan. There's a black plastic attachment screwed into the panel underneath the steering column. It's close to where my left knee is. It has a cable that runs back into the panel. Anyone know what this thing is? Thanks.

#2 of 7 Strange for sure by rcummelin

Jan 24, 2010 (4:34 pm)

I just checked, and there is nothing like you described on our new EX-L V6 sedan that we bought new about 10 days ago. I looked at the dash and actuallu under the dash. Nothing but smooth black plastic.
 
Anyone else?

#3 of 7 Re: Strange for sure [rcummelin] by iceman12

Jan 24, 2010 (8:31 pm)

Replying to: rcummelin (Jan 24, 2010 4:34 pm)
I suspect the dealer (or more likely the dealer they located my particular car from) might have installed something aftermarket. Anything I can do about this? I already took delivery of the vehicle... Even if I have it removed, there would still be 2 holes in the plastic where it was mounted.
 
Here's a picture of it:
 

#4 of 7 Re: Strange for sure [iceman12] by mrbill1957

Jan 25, 2010 (4:02 am)

Replying to: iceman12 (Jan 24, 2010 8:31 pm)
Can you tell where it leads to? I wonder what else has been added.
 
Mrbill

#5 of 7 Re: Strange for sure [iceman12] by rcummelin

Jan 25, 2010 (12:24 pm)

Replying to: iceman12 (Jan 24, 2010 8:31 pm)
I have owned many Hondas, and have NEVER seen anything like THAT before. Time to visit the dealer and find out what it is. Let us know what they say, please!

#6 of 7 Re: Strange for sure [rcummelin] by iceman12

Jan 25, 2010 (1:13 pm)

Replying to: rcummelin (Jan 25, 2010 12:24 pm)
I visited a service technician at another dealer. They said it's an alarm system that the dealers install to protect cars in their lots. It's apparently common practice for dealers in the area (California bay area). The system is basically useless to me, as I have no way of activating/disabling it.

#7 of 7 Re: Strange for sure [iceman12] by thegraduate

Jan 25, 2010 (1:23 pm)

Replying to: iceman12 (Jan 25, 2010 1:13 pm)
I'd ask for them to remove it and repair the blemishes if any were caused by it.

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