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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 06:55 AM
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I have a tC like the one pictured, but im missing a button that goes where its pointed. What is it and do i need it? It just looks like the top piece was taken out
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 07:08 AM
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yep just a silver cover piece, probably 200 bucks from the dealer :/
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 07:12 AM
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nooooooooooooo...........

thats ridiculous.....maybe 30 at most....
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 07:12 AM
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Is there a use for it?
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 07:13 AM
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its just a cover really....
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 07:13 AM
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what? a fuse for what?
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 07:14 AM
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a fuse.....? what are you talking about?
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 07:17 AM
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yes a 120 amp fuse for the silver cover fo sho
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 07:17 AM
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Its the gear lock release, you have to stick your key in it to shift gears if the brake fuse is busted or such. Some care like the aveo make you do it every time...kinda sucks, its just a cover for a switch...
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by STNC
Its the gear lock release, you have to stick your key in it to shift gears if the brake fuse is busted or such. Some care like the aveo make you do it every time...kinda sucks, its just a cover for a switch...

exactly.....
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 07:21 AM
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i think its the cover for the secret button that makes the car go to the sportmatic mode
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 07:24 AM
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nah ben i think the secret button is for vtac to kick in.. =p
but ya i dont have an auto tc but usually thats where the gear release thingy is =)
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by HaYnSktC
nah ben i think the secret button is for vtac to kick in.. =p
but ya i dont have an auto tc but usually thats where the gear release thingy is =)
Yeah...I found it by accident, thankfully i have the boot on my car, so i can press the button really easily, especially when your tail lights blow fuses because they came wired wrong.
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 08:45 AM
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btw neb... the cover is just black man... not silver..
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 09:32 AM
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black cover for a switch that over-rides putting ur car into gear when the engine is off...

lol im just trying to sound 'intelligent' lol
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 10:02 AM
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and you forgot to mention you don't have to hold down the brake to shift out of park either when you use that button
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