Black button under dash?
08-25-2007, 12:18 PM
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Black button under dash?
Ive had the car for a year now and Never noticed that theres a little black button under my stearing wheel right above the e-brake pedal(under the dash). I dont know what it is but I pushed it a couple times and now when I lock my doors to set my alarm it doesnt make the beep beep sound anymore it just locks the doors and the lights flash. What is this button? Does it hafto do with the alarm system? I got the car used, so I dont know if this button came With the car form acura or is this somthing the prev owner put in wich is why im asking here.
08-25-2007, 05:49 PM
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could you please take a picture of this button for me, cause I think it might solve my year long problem of not getting the beeping sound from my car when I lock it with the remote twice.
08-25-2007, 06:04 PM
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Never seen such button and ive had my dash completely out
08-25-2007, 09:04 PM
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OK ill try to take a pic of it 2morrow. I have no clue why Its there. theres also a little red LED light right next to were the dash light dimmer thing is. If i push and hold the button down with the key in the on position without starting the motor it turns on and if i push it agian it shuts off. I have no idea what the differance is tho My alarm wont beep either way.
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08-26-2007, 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by dreem1er
if you have an aftermarket alarm its mostly just a valet, or disarm button....and if you don't it might be your self destruct button....
08-26-2007, 02:48 AM
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thats not a stock option
08-26-2007, 11:15 AM
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that button is in fact the button to activate valet mode on your alarm. the previous owner of my TL had the after-market valet button put in the same place.
what you need to do is turn the key to either the "run"or "on" position (i can't remember which one) and push the button. the alarm will chirp signaling a change in state.
what you need to do is turn the key to either the "run"or "on" position (i can't remember which one) and push the button. the alarm will chirp signaling a change in state.
08-26-2007, 10:21 PM
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wait, so is there really a button there if you don't have an aftermarket alarm?
cause my car never beeps when I hit the lock button on the remote twice
cause my car never beeps when I hit the lock button on the remote twice
08-26-2007, 10:54 PM
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wait, so is there really a button there if you don't have an aftermarket alarm?
08-26-2007, 11:01 PM
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See thread:
What is driver's side "dummy button" for?
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=163758
What is driver's side "dummy button" for?
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=163758
08-27-2007, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by WTL-S
Ive had the car for a year now and Never noticed that theres a little black button under my stearing wheel right above the e-brake pedal(under the dash). I dont know what it is but I pushed it a couple times and now when I lock my doors to set my alarm it doesnt make the beep beep sound anymore it just locks the doors and the lights flash. What is this button? Does it hafto do with the alarm system? I got the car used, so I dont know if this button came With the car form acura or is this somthing the prev owner put in wich is why im asking here.
My old intergra had such a button. It was used to reset the "service required" light.
08-27-2007, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Ellcapitan
I looked twice; no button found. You people are nuts. (I did figure out how to make it beep, though.)
08-27-2007, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Billy Budapest
See thread:
What is driver's side "dummy button" for?
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=163758
What is driver's side "dummy button" for?
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=163758
08-29-2007, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Billy Budapest
Then what you have sounds like some kind of custom installed thing, and not standard equipment. Post a picture of it so we know what you are talking about.
Yes pics please ..Cause im going crazy looking 4 this button in my 05 TL..Cause mine doesn't beep either.. 
08-29-2007, 06:14 PM
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OK, so I had to get down and dirty but there it is, the black button and just to the left of it is a symbol of a key. Did not want to screw around since I do get the beep on the second click of lock button on remote. Much more civilized than those dorks who insist on beeping the horn .... loudly, and they get louder after 11pm. Why is that? 
JC
Hey mods: I arrived at this site thru the back door I guess last September. How do I get to page where I can start new threads on different subject? DUH !!
JC Hey mods: I arrived at this site thru the back door I guess last September. How do I get to page where I can start new threads on different subject? DUH !!
08-29-2007, 10:37 PM
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so like...im 19 and never go anywhere fancy enough for a valet to touch my car. unless mickey D's just got an upgrade O.o
what's a valet mode do? lock your glove compartment and disable alarm?
what's a valet mode do? lock your glove compartment and disable alarm?
09-01-2007, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by dreem1er
^where do you find this shit philly....this and the "start new thread/search" gif you posted are great
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