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Old Aug 21, 2002 | 06:39 PM
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What is THIS ?!?!?

Ok, it might be on ALL 3rd gens, but it might also only be on 90-92s.

Anyway, I made a mount for the LT1 PCM so that I could put it inside the dash like the factory piece. While I was getting it in there I removed a black box that encases a small circuit board with a plug that connects to the bottom.

Can anyone tell me what it is or what it does?
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Old Aug 21, 2002 | 07:39 PM
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ITS A BOMB!!!!!!!!!! IS IT TICKING LOL!!!!!!!!!
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Old Aug 21, 2002 | 07:53 PM
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It's probably something like the open-door dinger, or 'key-is-still-in-the-ignition' buzzer, or the like.
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Old Aug 21, 2002 | 08:43 PM
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I believe that box has something to do with the cruise control. Taking it out would cause the cruise control not to function.
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Old Aug 21, 2002 | 09:10 PM
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If it's part of the cruise control then I'm all set since that is history too.

Guess I'll find out when I start the car over the weekend
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Old Aug 21, 2002 | 09:23 PM
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Why wait, take it out for a cruize. I would be curious just to know.
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Old Aug 21, 2002 | 10:09 PM
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Can't yet. The car has been down for work for maybe 3 months now. I did the airbox and removed the AC first. Then replaced header gaskets, installed CSI pump, new opti-spark, painted and cleaned up everything under the engine bay, redid the fuel lines, swapped up to 42# injectors, and have essentially rewired the entire engine bay. Lot of hours of labor just to get it to look cleaner. But the results are well worth it.

Right now I just have to figure out where to put the new PS reservoir, run a vacuum line to the brake cylinder, and wait for pcmforless.com to send me a new program that I ordered.

I hope to be driving again.....Friday?

Here's some info on the box if anyone is feeling entrepreneurial...

On one side it has AC emblazoned on it. I would assume for AC Delco. On the other side there is a tag with a part number that no longer references. 25110869 and underneath that in large font is 37FB. The connector on the car that goes to the box should have 6 wires I am guessing (haven't looked under the dash again in a while) They are arranged together 4 and 2.
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Old Aug 24, 2002 | 01:20 PM
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No other guesses?
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Old Aug 24, 2002 | 01:49 PM
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It could be the Buffer for your electric speedo. I'm not sure about a black box but mine is yellow. It has a chip in it and it goes to the ECM.
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Old Aug 24, 2002 | 02:48 PM
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I'm tellin you man, ITS A BOMB!!!!!!! RUN!!! LOL!!!
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Old Aug 24, 2002 | 02:49 PM
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Does it have any sort of Part number on it???? If so, just call a chevrolet dealer and give them the number, and they will tell you what it is. I did this on an escort one time, because I didn't know what a bad part was. Good luck
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Old Aug 24, 2002 | 03:43 PM
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Originally posted by SHO350
I believe that box has something to do with the cruise control. Taking it out would cause the cruise control not to function.
I agree
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