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Old 04-29-13 | 09:30 PM
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Default Black Box near Rear-View Mirror

Hello all,

I've tried searching "black box rearview mirror" but came up empty, so hence the thread.

I never noticed it, but there is this little black box adhered to the windshield to the right of the rear-view mirror. There's also a visible cable coming out of it towards the headliner.

I checked the owner's manual, but nothing describes or clarifies what it is.

I've attached a picture - do any of you have the same box? What is it for? What does it do? lol

Thanks

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Old 04-29-13 | 10:05 PM
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i don't have that...
Old 04-29-13 | 10:10 PM
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auto rain sensor?
Old 04-29-13 | 10:11 PM
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Your car is bugged.
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i dont have that either....scary
Old 04-29-13 | 10:31 PM
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Rain sensors
Old 04-29-13 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by CalitriSC
Your car is bugged.
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Old 04-29-13 | 11:13 PM
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Wet Windscreen Detection Unit.

or

Automatic Wiper Blade Activation System.

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Old 04-29-13 | 11:58 PM
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Thats the gf's spy gps system ....gotta make sure you ain't tricken
Old 04-30-13 | 12:32 AM
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LMAO at the comments! Atleast I know what it is now, I never had a freaking clue. Thanks guys!
Old 04-30-13 | 07:53 AM
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that's the MVU = Mirror Vibration Unit


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Old 04-30-13 | 08:50 AM
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you're being track just like in the fast and furious movie. hahaha. Nah man. that's rain sensor for your windshield wipers. no worries man.
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I have the same unit,

Isn't it linked to the PCS? Pre-crash collision system? do u have it installed?
Old 04-30-13 | 12:45 PM
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For the Wipers

Energy drinks are bad for you.
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From the owner's manual:
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