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Old 12-25-2016, 03:30 PM
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Weird vent in engine bay?


Hey y'all, my name is Joe and I have a 1985 Pontiac Trans Am. I'm fairly certain that the previous owner might have been a crack fiend because the wiring in this car had been fairly butchered, at least from what I could see. I know there was an aftermarket alarm system in the car, and while cleaning up the engine bay, there was something that struck me as odd. I don't know if it's some sort of egr piece or not, it looks like a really bulky microphone. If you could tell me what it does and if it's important I would really appreciate it. Thanks,
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that is a rotary siren for a very "old skool" car alarm
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