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What is it?

Old 04-03-2012, 07:01 PM
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Sorry I don't have pics, but it's on the roof, centered next to the windshield. Little black orb mounted in a factory plastic casing. 91 XJ, and the headliner has been removed prior to me getting it so if there was something on there that explained it, it's gone.
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eh gonna need a pic to fully understand what your looking at
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I know what it is and I've never seen one third time this year I've seen some ask its for remote entry
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Yup, that's the receiver for the old infra-red remote keyless entry system. Very limited range, basically line of sight too. Better to replace those old (expensive, hard to find) remotes with a new RF (radio frequency) system with better range and much cheaper remotes. I used one of the Valiant basic keyless systems from JC Whitney for about $35 - $45. Splices into the wiring in the driver's door and box mounts on kick panel or under dash.

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