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Is there a computer under the backseat on the driver side of an Xj?

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Old Nov 4, 2015 | 12:08 AM
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Old Nov 4, 2015 | 12:16 AM
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Is it ticking??!!!!111111BBBBBB
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Old Nov 4, 2015 | 01:02 AM
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Antilock brake puter', I'd bet.
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Old Nov 4, 2015 | 01:34 AM
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There isn't one in mine but they hadn't invented computers when mine was made. Maybe if you gave us the year, that might be helpful. Probably not. I don't think there was ever a computer under the back seat. Might could be the amplifier for the Infinity audio system? Kind of looks like a control module/computer of some sort, I think.
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Old Nov 4, 2015 | 07:32 AM
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Factory amp for sound system.

Bet is says Infinity on it.
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Old Nov 4, 2015 | 08:46 AM
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^ That would be my guess ^
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Old Nov 4, 2015 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by stacciii
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wtf does this even mean? We're not mind readers (for the most part).

What led you to the forums to ask this question?
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Old Nov 4, 2015 | 09:28 AM
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amp
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Old Nov 4, 2015 | 01:36 PM
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Do you have a random antenna sticking out of the back left window? If so that would be the telephone box. I have a phone setup in my jeep and there is a black rectangular box under the back seat on the drivers side as that's what it is for.
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Old Nov 4, 2015 | 01:59 PM
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If it's a limited XJ then it's an amp for stereo.
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Old Nov 4, 2015 | 02:32 PM
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Is there a computer under the backseat on the driver side of an Xj?-photo4294966665.jpg does it look like this?
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Old Nov 4, 2015 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by JimiDiddle
If it's a limited XJ then it's an amp for stereo.
Mine is a limited xj from 89. Look at the pic I posted of the box in mine
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Old Nov 4, 2015 | 02:41 PM
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I think the OP just did a drive by and really doesn't have interest in an answer.

My guess is that it's a GPS tracking device put there by Homeland Security.
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Old Nov 4, 2015 | 02:55 PM
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Mine has an ABS computer there.
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Old Nov 4, 2015 | 04:44 PM
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Yeah, that definitely not an Infinity amp. Lol. That thing prob paired with a suitcase cell phone back in the day. Remember those?
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