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Old 03-28-2012, 11:17 PM
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what is the module right above the battery and next to the ac canister? i know one cable leads to the tb but where else does it lead? ive seen engine bays without it and it looks a lot better, id like to get rid of mine as well. Any help would be appreciated thanks
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If I take it out how do I run the tb cable?
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In my opinion, taking it out may not be a good option.
Just buy a shiny new cover for it or something, ..., Or paint it to match so it blends in with the rest if your car is not black.

If you remove it, ..., I'd have to guess there has to be some electronics involved that would need to be corrected in some manner. No?
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Best option is to relocate it OP, lots of people do it and it looks better indeed.

It is complicated to remove it because it is cruise control as well, if you do take it out i think you need to replace the line but you loose cc also.
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Originally Posted by PontiacFan
In my opinion, taking it out may not be a good option.
Just buy a shiny new cover for it or something, ..., Or paint it to match so it blends in with the rest if your car is not black.

If you remove it, ..., I'd have to guess there has to be some electronics involved that would need to be corrected in some manner. No?
Why not remove it? Mine is gone, and I love it. I don't need traction control, and I still have my cruise control. Sure, it might take a little work, but for a cleaner looking engine bay, it's worth it.

OP: You have to get non-TCS throttle and cruise control cables. You will get a TCS light once you remove the box, but there are methods of turning that off.
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Originally Posted by The Mighty Texan
It is complicated to remove it because it is cruise control as well, if you do take it out i think you need to replace the line but you loose cc also.
i think those are two separate lines, because my non TC car obviously still has cruise.. guess i just never paid much attention to it.

edit: Pete made sense of it. love that yellow btw.
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Yeah i've never given it much attention either, just didn't figure it was as simple as yanking it or i would have already..lol
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Thanks Pipeless

To be honest, I've never payed much attention to how it's set up on my car. The only things I'm currently aware of are that I don't have a TCS box where it's supposed to be (it was like that when I bought the car). And I have a TCS switch that isn't functional. I'll take a closer look at it when I get home.

Edit: Here's a write up I found on relocating the TCS to behind the PCM.
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ok thanks everyone i appreciate it
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Thanks for the link. My motor is out, and I've been re-wrapping all of the wiring harnesses and wanted to relocate the tc module there, but didn't know if I needed to take the bracket off it or not.

I'll post some pics later.



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