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Old Feb 4, 2003 | 11:09 PM
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Well, I don't know what it is, but it sure has been fun reading this thread!
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Old Feb 5, 2003 | 12:16 AM
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Originally posted by FrankW


btw since we're on "what's what" topic. what is the red dot between the washer jets on the hood? It is the sensor for the key?
The sensor on the hood is the climate control sun sensor. It's a 4 quadrant design, so it also measures the angle of sunlight. This sensor affects temperature regulation and blower speed. That's it.

For the remote entry, the SmartKey uses both a radio frequency signal and an infrared signal. The infrared receivers are located in the front door handles, those little squares. The radio frequency antenna is an integral part of the rear window.
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Old Feb 5, 2003 | 01:06 AM
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If that's true, it probably doesn't work.
That means the whole car's probably made at Microsoft?
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Old Feb 5, 2003 | 04:08 AM
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Originally posted by mbtech208
The sensor on the hood is the climate control sun sensor. It's a 4 quadrant design, so it also measures the angle of sunlight. This sensor affects temperature regulation and blower speed. That's it.

For the remote entry, the SmartKey uses both a radio frequency signal and an infrared signal. The infrared receivers are located in the front door handles, those little squares. The radio frequency antenna is an integral part of the rear window.
aah...I see...thanks for the explaination.
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Old Feb 5, 2003 | 09:21 AM
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That means the whole car's probably made at Microsoft?
mine must not be then.
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Old Feb 5, 2003 | 03:08 PM
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Originally posted by truelove79
mine must not be then.
Mines too
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Old Feb 5, 2003 | 07:08 PM
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i think it's a light to tell you when it's 3 degrees celcius outside or colder
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