Gaz Walker Posted June 29, 2003 Share Posted June 29, 2003 Originally posted by Rob That was never proved. The car would only engage first gear, and the passenger door lock was broken, as I told the Judge at the time. :D Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted June 29, 2003 Share Posted June 29, 2003 Young Girl AND a Judge together ! ! ! now THAT'S impressive ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipfinger Posted June 29, 2003 Share Posted June 29, 2003 Power seatbelt retraction thingy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
400BHP Posted June 29, 2003 Share Posted June 29, 2003 This thread, way off track? Never! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted June 29, 2003 Share Posted June 29, 2003 It's only slightly astray ! ! We're only throwing STUPID suggestions in with the 'sensible'(?) ones..... If we all keep 'stabbin' long enough, we might get it ? ? Power seatbelt retraction thingy? If they ALL look the same, then it would have had to be an option or something - too COMMON (!) to be after-market ? (or DO they all look different ?) (......Force-Field Generator..... for those WET/back-end moments ?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted June 29, 2003 Share Posted June 29, 2003 Originally posted by Flipfinger Power seatbelt retraction thingy? Seat belt pre-tensioners - Nope, that's all controlled by the SRS system, (where applicable). I've pulled it apart today, but I'm still none the wiser. It has a 40 pin chip inside and some kind of tuner block. The chip has "Standard Microsystems" printed on it... Someone has suggested Japan has a lot of toll roads, anyone think it could be some kind of auto-toll transmitter/reciever? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 29, 2003 Share Posted June 29, 2003 What about asking on MKIV.com or a Jap BBS, if there is one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Following on from the 'Standard key coding' thread in General Discussion..... Can someone with standard Toyota remote locking built into their ignition key, have a look under the drivers seat. See if there's a box strapped to the floor. (looking like James picture in the first post of this thread) If so, would someone fancy unplugging it and testing if their remote locking still works? - My guess is that it won't... I think we've finally found the answer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 I in fact found I had one of these when I seriously hoovered the car out. I figured it was the "Electronics-go-wrongatron" that was apparently unique to my car but no. I also have remote locking, I'll disconnect the blighter and see if it still works tonight if I can be arsed. -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Thanks mate. Not that it's been bugging me for ages or anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted August 25, 2004 Author Share Posted August 25, 2004 My car just has an ordinary Toyota key yet I still have the mystery box. I suppose the keys could have been replaced when it had an aftermarket alarm fitted (before I bought the car). edited to say: I wonder who has the record for the longest running thread James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green_dragon Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 I've got one on my Jap RZ, and I've got the remote key thingy. Any help ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLicense Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 I've got all the leads the go with one of these but not box itself. My sat nav boox lives there, but I do seem to remember checking to see if the co-ax was connected to the main stereo aerial and it was, so I figured it was just where the aerial would plug into the amp if the car was RHD. Obviosuly I was wrong. Obviously I'm of no help to finding out what it is either! Oh yeah my car is a '93 GZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Just found this thread. It was one of the first questions I asked this forum as I also have the small box thingie under my seat. Conclusion was no one really knew, but the best guess was a toll road/tax GPS system for jap cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 I've just ripped out something looking very similar to that and it was a mobile phone hands free/blue tooth thingy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Nothing to do with the stereo, or hands free. It's a factory option that has a 'y' harness connecting via the ignition barrel and fuse box. If you follow the aerial coax, it goes up the A pillar and simply turns into a single cable, connecting to nothing, ending near the top of the A pillar... Anyone with a factory remote built into their ignition key tried disconnecting the box yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green_dragon Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 I've just dis-connected said box thingy, remote locking did not work, after re-connecting BINGO. I think we have reached closure !! Do I get a prize ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Originally posted by green_dragon I've just dis-connected said box thingy, remote locking did not work, after re-connecting BINGO. I think we have reached closure !! Do I get a prize ? Yipeee! - Only took 2 years to find out what it was I'll buy you a drink when I meet you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilg Posted August 29, 2004 Share Posted August 29, 2004 Nice work, I found one of these in mine the other week when i was pulling the car to bits. Thought it was a pice of rubbish and threw it across the garage:thumbs: Didnt seem to do much at the time:stupid: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 I wonder if the co-ax lead going up the A-pillar acts as an aerial for the remote locking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted August 30, 2004 Share Posted August 30, 2004 Matt can sleep easy now Well done chap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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