what is the button on the left front corner of my dash

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  1. wileec

    wileec Junior Member

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    IMG_0945.JPG IMG_0946.JPG There are 2 buttons/sensors on the very front of my 2005 dash, what are they for? I can not find any information anywhere on them.
     
    #1 wileec, Jul 23, 2012
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    Never mind my wife is better at search terms than I. It seems that it is a sensor so the cooling will work hardcr when the sun is out?
     
    #2 wileec, Jul 23, 2012
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    Ive always beleived its a auto headlight sensor as its required for canadian cars.
     
    #3 toristarz, Jul 23, 2012
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    THe second one would apear to be that.
     
    #4 wileec, Jul 25, 2012
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    Anyone know what are they for for real?
     
    #5 jonas_man, Nov 23, 2015
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    It’s sunlight sensor for air-conditioning system. It’s even mentioned in user manual.
     
    #6 valde3, Nov 24, 2015
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