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Old 05-15-2007, 05:11 PM
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Wierd thing under A/C vents??

Hi there, Under my centermost blower vents on my dash there is a little tiny yellow sensor or something. I Was wondering if anyone knows what this thing is? THANKS
Old 05-15-2007, 05:23 PM
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Re: Wierd thing under A/C vents??

Can you put a picture of it up?
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It's a light.
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Re: Wierd thing under A/C vents??

Originally Posted by Apeiron
It's a light.
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Old 05-15-2007, 07:46 PM
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Hi, I will post a pic of it tomorrow. If in fact it is a light i have never seen it come on. It has about a 3/8 diameter face that is a clearish yellow and is completely flat.
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I never knew that either untill about 3 months ago when I was taking the dash off and all and I saw it I was like wtf lol
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Sticker?
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Re: Wierd thing under A/C vents??

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Sticker?
Light?
Old 05-15-2007, 08:23 PM
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Re: Wierd thing under A/C vents??

If what you're describing is what I'm thinking of..it is a light.
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Light.

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Re: Wierd thing under A/C vents??

It is a light. It shines on the A/C controls and ash tray. Mine is burned out.

Here are some more links about it. The first link has a photo of the light in question.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/inte...side-dash.html
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/atta...stery-lite.jpg
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/elec...nder-dash.html
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Re: Wierd thing under A/C vents??

Well now i feel like an idiot. My light must be burnt out because it will not come on. Anyone know where i can get a replacement besides from GM? THANKS
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Re: Wierd thing under A/C vents??

The light put's a gentle glow at night on the console, gear shifter, etc.
Here's a better look at it . . .


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