So as I'm cleaning my interior for the umpteenth time I noticed there is one of those blanks spots near the VSA/mirror button.

Blank buttons are usually found on lower models of cars and are usually provisions for lets say a sunroof option etc.

What option did Acura leave out on 07/08 TLS'?

Foglight switch is the most common application.

IIRC, Honda Odyssey uses it for the sliding door(s). (Edit: Or maybe the tailgate door.)

TL/TL-S does not have sliding doors.





But maybe ....

It's been a while since I've been in an Odyssey, but I could've sworn the power sliding function was somewhere on the centre console

I think it's just a place for any aftermarket switch you want to put in.

^^^^^lol.

OP that blank spot may be for dealer install option car starter, may be????

I thought the car starter was factory installed.

Nos

If I remember right the sliding door buttons were above that area on my grandmas '05 Odyssey.

My guess would be so people could add aftermarket options. Either that or maybe it was for a button for something on the over seas models?

I got the secret in my pocket hidden starter.




:SHAZAM!!:

Well if that's not one of the trippier images I've seen here...

lol you posted too late so now you're pointing to the wrong person

bearcat

I think that the most likely reasons for the blank switch are:

a) the same switch panel might have been used in other markets and/or on different vehicles. For example, If I'm not mistaken, the Chinese market 3G TL had a rear fog lamp. It's possible that the switch went in this position.

b) It's possible that the switch position was reserved for a planned accessory. For example, the accessory footwell illumination kit for the 8th gen Civic used a switch of that size.

That's the secret door for your weed stash.

My accord fog light switch

not a secret now

Hmm, didn't know they had TLs outside of North America.

It's your autopilot button.

Get in the highway, press it, then let go

maybe oem engine block heater?

Yup. After the 3G TL sold so successfully in North America, Acura decided to export it to China.

The Chinese were not impressed. Acura sold like 3 cars. So the Chinese market TL is extremely rare and virtually unknown. It's hard to even find pictures of it.

It did have some nifty features the NA model didn't though. The headlights were the same as the USDM 04-06 (integrated fogs), but the housings were black and the turn signal diffusers were amber/clear like the USDM Type-S. The lower grilles had a silver trim piece and the license plate trim was wider to accomidate euro/asian style plates. The rear taillights were similar to the TL-S, except with amber turn signals, and the lower slot in the rear bumper that was filled with fake plastic mesh trim on the 07-08 NA models housed the rear fog and reverse lights.

Some pics:

lmao

niceee

quote all the pictures just to say nice....


nice!

Uh oh, didn't you read the n00bie sticky post? We are never to talk about the switch that doesn't exist. Better grab the tin foil and start running, the black choppers are already on their way......

Its for Nos. Duh.

Please, NOS buttons either go on the steering wheel or the shifter. Haven't you watched the Fast and the Furious?