SupraGirlie Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 (edited) I picked up a new car yesterday and I don't know what a few things do on there.. Something to do with auto headlights perhaps?? There are two of these, they have annoying long leads attached, I think they are something to do with the alarm, it seems quite a new Toad alarm, surely it can't need these massive devices?! This one has a power button to the left, when pressed lights scan across it while making lots of noise. As well as these, there are also two switches, one I have discovered turns on one reversing light, why would I need this? Edited April 7, 2009 by SupraGirlie (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORNSTARRACING Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 if those are parts of an alarm, certainly not a smart place to have them, cant you rewire them at least to hide them? behind the dash panels, glove boxes, under the carpet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 if those are parts of an alarm, certainly not a smart place to have them, cant you rewire them at least to hide them? behind the dash panels, glove boxes, under the carpet? I am guessing they are part of the immobiliser, as the one on the front seat screams at me until I start the engine! Perhaps I should just rip them both out and get a new Clifford put in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 the square things are aeriels for jap in car tv's or satnavs are they not? The last one looks like a turbo timer to me :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Are they those things that let you through the toll roads in Japan? Is it a 'fresh' import? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 the square things are aeriels for jap in car tv's or satnavs are they not? The last one looks like a turbo timer to me :S oh, OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 im not sure. iv just seen them/similar on other cars and been told the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 the square things are aeriels for jap in car tv's or satnavs are they not? The last one looks like a turbo timer to me :S I thought a turbo timer too, a very very old one, but if so, I can't get it to work, it just flashes green and red lights and screeches at me! Are they those things that let you through the toll roads in Japan? Is it a 'fresh' import? Nope, been in the country since 1998. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooColdToDrive Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 From what I can tell, the thing in the 4th picture is a tackometer. Possibly a speedometer as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireRZ-S Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Definintely not the toll thing i had this in my car and it was way smaller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantasupra Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 (edited) some sort of scanning device. to alert of police in area. thats my guess, only just woke up so may better off saying nothing. also conlight is were you turn round corners and lights follow. b Edited April 7, 2009 by wantasupra (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 some sort of scanning device. to alert of police in area. thats my guess, only just woke up so may better off saying nothing. also conlight is were you turn round corners and lights follow. b Could you elaborate on the conlight thing please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 i think he means the headlights move as you turn the steering wheel so you can see better? I think some mercs have it and some citroens back in the day. The supra doesnt though. And i dont see how it could be modified to do so. So i very much doubt it is this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 This is what i found for conlight http://scitation.aip.org/getabs/servlet/GetabsServlet?prog=normal&id=JCEMD4000131000004000467000001&idtype=cvips&gifs=yes Its an american highway thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantasupra Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/p_U_2000_TOYOTA_CAMRY_SXV20L-CEPNKA_8416.html?hl=89120 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 i think he means the headlights move as you turn the steering wheel so you can see better? I think some mercs have it and some citroens back in the day. The supra doesnt though. And i dont see how it could be modified to do so. So i very much doubt it is this Could it be a sensor so the headlights come on automatically when it gets dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/p_U_2000_TOYOTA_CAMRY_SXV20L-CEPNKA_8416.html?hl=89120 I thought it was this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantasupra Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Automatic Light Control System Placing the light control switch in AUTO (some vehicles have Automatic Light Control Systems that are always on) allows the headlights to turn ON or OFF depending on the surrounding light conditions. The amount of light is detected by the light sensor in the top face of the dash in front of the driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I think the last one is like a radar detector of some sort but an old one thats my thoughts but on the others im not too sure sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 I found this fob in the centre box today, I can't figure out what it does! I also found out I have a rear parking sensor, and there is so many different beeps etc when the ignition is on! I might just rip it all out to be honest as it's annoying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themodifiedkid Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 you say that the reversing light comes on when you switch one of the switches, that is the fog light modification. I have this also otherwise it will fail mot, just make sure you put a red bulb in instead of the white. You say about different beeps when the ignition is on, It is normal for "autos" to beep when put in reverse so that may accomodate one of the beeping sounds. I also have one of those conlight things and always wandered what it did, still don't fully understand its function. But this is a toyota factory extra, nic posted up optional factory extras that were offered on the supra and this was amoung them. Hope it helps..... or not!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 you say that the reversing light comes on when you switch one of the switches, that is the fog light modification. I have this also otherwise it will fail mot, just make sure you put a red bulb in instead of the white. You say about different beeps when the ignition is on, It is normal for "autos" to beep when put in reverse so that may accomodate one of the beeping sounds. I also have one of those conlight things and always wandered what it did, still don't fully understand its function. But this is a toyota factory extra, nic posted up optional factory extras that were offered on the supra and this was amoung them. Hope it helps..... or not!! lol That's good, means I don't have to bother fitting a rear fog for MOT time I have owned a few auto Supra's so I know they beep when in reverse These beeps are different, very loud and random lol, just when in 'park' I did not realise it was a factory extra, that's cool may well leave that one there then. I noticed my lights were on when I started it up even though it was light so I am not sure how well it works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I thought a turbo timer too, a very very old one, but if so, I can't get it to work, it just flashes green and red lights and screeches at me! Nope, been in the country since 1998.its saying clean me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 its saying clean me lol Haha yeah it is a bit dusty, the car hasn't been used in a while by the previous owner, I'm going to give it a very good clean and polish this weekend inside and out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I have owned a few auto Supra's! We know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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