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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 11:38 AM
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Hello cf! Since I got the xj I have been wondering what this is.. the got never gave me a key for it or anything so im not sure what it does.... Any suggestions??


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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 11:50 AM
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Aftermarket kill switch?

Trace the wires, see where they lead. That will help.
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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Looks like the remnants of a 1970s car alarm.
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 12:20 PM
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Arming trigger for the James Bond style smoke screen and oil slick.
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 12:26 PM
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Hood Lock?
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 12:38 PM
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Haha figured I would get a fair share of humerous responses. I was wondering if it was some June of locker?? Bc that would be sweet!
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 12:44 PM
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It looks like an old Chapman lock that locks the hood. I had one years ago in an older car that I had.
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 01:09 PM
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X2. My 88 camaro came with a Chapman lock. Sort of an ignition lockout type of deal.
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