Computer in trunk?
10-11-2009, 12:17 PM
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Computer in trunk?
I own a 96 civic ex coupe that has been swapped from auto to 5 speed.While recarpeting my trunk I found what appears to be a factory installed computer that looks like the OBD1 thats behind the right side kick panel.Does anyone know what this is and what it controls?
10-11-2009, 01:17 PM
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Idid the tranny swap myself and did not know it was there.I installed the stick ECM from the donar car and everything seems to work fine.Im just curious if i need the one in the trunk.It looks like a cool place to hide my audio amp.
10-11-2009, 02:21 PM
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If nothing is plugged into then no you don't need it. I have owned two civics and worked on more than i can count and have had subs put in and never come across a computer in the trunk.
10-11-2009, 02:40 PM
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Its behind a molded bulge on the right side trim panel.It has plugs in it now but im not sure where they go Ill try n trace them out.Your probably rite,they most likely went to the shifter plugs for the auto trans no longer being used.Or could they control the ABS?
10-11-2009, 07:13 PM
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was it just laying in the trunk or was it hidden? It may be an alarm/ lojack box
I found my lojack box while installing stuff one day, I was pretty thrown off at first
I found my lojack box while installing stuff one day, I was pretty thrown off at first
