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What is this in the car?
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2014 9:51 pm
by Stealthmatt
Hi all,
I have a new my14 ralliart, and I previously had a 2013 VRX, but didn't notice this above on the roof... it looks like either microphones or sonar sensors? The manual dosent even mention them? it says the microphone is in between the reading lights (and if you look at my pic I can see the wholes for it) s this thing has me stumped...
Also this has been bugging me, there on the left passenger side footwell is what looks like a hole clip? does any one know what it is for? maybe a umbrella holder?
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2014 9:58 pm
by Seffy
The passenger side "hole clip" is for flares in Japan.
You can put in a flashlight that would fit in that slot.
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2014 10:15 pm
by Speedie
First pic is of the security system. And as said second is of the flare holder
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2014 10:19 pm
by lantourismo
Speedie wrote:First pic is of the security system. And as said second is of the flare holder
I had a feeling those nodes might have been some sort of motion detector, i believe only the RA and EVO get a factory security system
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 7:47 am
by Rain
First pic- motion sensors. I read some info about it in my owners manual..
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 12:10 pm
by Speedie
Thats right only RA and Evo got them. early models had the sonic sensor under the cup holder.
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 1:25 pm
by turbogirl
Motion sensors for the alarm. Came out in 2011 model RA. Very sensitive too, I tested mine out one day
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 1:26 pm
by sleeper
the earlier models dont have it, mine doesnt 08/09.
so i installed a sunglass holder in its place.
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 7:29 pm
by Craker
My car is a 2011 my12 I don't have that in the car.
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2014 7:55 pm
by Dire
Wasn't the alarm only an option too? Ie it wasn't on all RAs/evos.
I think the last guy I saw ask about them said even his dealer didn't know what it was
Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2015 8:30 am
by Lancer1993
Sorry hijacking the thread here.
The flare hole, I can't find a torch that fits but was wondering if anyone had tried fitting a lighter power socket there for plugging in something, maybe one of those tiny torches that plug strait into the lighter socket?
Also has anyone tried getting flares from Japan that fit there or are they illegal here?
Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2015 10:11 am
by wolfeey152
Flares?
Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2015 1:35 pm
by Lancer1993
Yes in Japan apparently its the law to have flare in case you break down, I assume in bad weather so others can see you?
Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2015 1:45 pm
by wolfeey152
Oh okay I was confused for a moment. I'm going to move my accessories socket to there and either mount a shift light or push button start
Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2015 6:14 pm
by SEB15
Lancer1993 wrote: Also has anyone tried getting flares from Japan that fit there or are they illegal here?
Pretty sure they are illegal in Australia