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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 07:28 PM
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ok so im not even sure if this thread is in the right area i think it is but anyways i was cleaning my car today and noticed the thing next to the ac condenser had been removed im wondering did i need that and what is it and what does it do ..thanks
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 07:40 PM
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A little more info please. Was it attached to the engine or the fender well?
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 07:48 PM
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fend wall my friend still has his on there it say something about bosh on his
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 08:01 PM
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I'm guessing it's the traction control system. Is it a black, ugly looking box with a couple of big ugly black cables coming off of it?
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 08:04 PM
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yeah it is ... thats makes sense now ... my car didnt come with traction control ...thanks pal
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No problem and glad to hear you don't have the pansy *** TCS on your car. The real TCS is located in your right shoe.
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by HavATampa
I'm guessing it's the traction control system. Is it a black, ugly looking box with a couple of big ugly black cables coming off of it?

Damn now I know too...mine was missing as well
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