I was working on my stereo and noticed a small 1/4" round amber lens located underneath and in back of the center ac vents in my dash. I was wondering what this sensor is for. I also had my dash off and noticed a sensor and wires connected to it.

 

It's a stupid light for the shifter and ash tray. I think it's a joke....and it is.

 

it's susposed to supply ambiant lighting for the ash tray.. not much though..

just think.. if they didn't put it there the camaros whould have been like 2 dollars cheaper or something when they were new :-)

 

You mean this goofy oval thing?



Yup - it's just a light.

 

No thats not it. It is located BEHIND the CENTER AC VENTS. The best way to see it is to go out and look under the Center AC Vents with a flashlight and you'll see a little AMBER lens there. It is not something obvious like a light. It looks like a Sensor of some sort but for what? Remember, it's not anywhere near the Stereo or Climate controls, it is Behind the CENTER AC VENTS.

 

GKK, from what you've just explained....it sounds like you don't know that there is a difference between firebird and camaro interiors. Vader posted a picture of a bird, not the camaro. I'm telling you, it's a LIGHT!!!! It's a square cutout with a small 1/4" amber diffused lamp that is angled towards the shifter/ash tray. If you turn on your interior lights it should come on, mine didn't but it was because the wires behind it were cut from previous owner. Trust me, it isn't a sensor of any sort. Don't think in 91 GM had any interior temp sensors....for their h.vac climate controls which don't give a **** if it's 300 or -300 degrees. I repeat, no sensor, just a dinky lamp.

 

Yes I do know the differences between the Firebird and Camaro interiors But, I described the location as: BEHIND THE CENTER AC VENTS not above the stereo. Vaders picture is an OBVIOUS Light and what I described was a lot smaller and hidden. I took another look at it and turned on my parking lights and found out that you were right it is a dumb little light. It casts just about no light from there. I can't believe GM even bothered to put it in. Thanks guys

 

Sheesh!! ROFLMAO!!!! Sorry ... this post was too funny!