Corey_Straker

I thought this would be the switch to turn on/off the parking sensors. But it isn't. Does anyone know of an OEM switch that goes here? Maybe Canadian Windshield washers?

guitarplayer16

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It's a blank - nothing is "supposed" to go there.
Anything "can" go there.

Corey_Straker

So there is no OEM switch that goes there? I'm so OCD when it comes to the car. Didn't know if it was where a fog light switch used to go or something.

justnspace

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correct, it comes blank.

DIY'ers have used that spot to add another switch; fog lights, dvd players, etc.

Corey_Straker

Darn, Was hoping there was some type of OEM switch that could go in there. Thanks for the help!

Fat_Kid

Im pretty sure you can put an OEM fog lamp switch in there. Im new to the forum so dont take my word for it, but Im almost positive ive seen it done in another tread.

1black_seven

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It's where the EcoBoost button goes

ggesq

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VTEC switch.....jk

I have my accord fog switch in that spot.

Fat_Kid

That's what it was. I thought it was something like that. lol

sockr1

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my radar detector mute button goes there

Corey_Straker

Should make it a VTEC switch, that'd be awesome.

I like it!

korrupted

Was gonna say that it's a perfect place for a detector display; the one for my V1 is a bit too big for it though.

JTS97Z28

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I think the OP is getting at something else here. We know there was no oem switch that goes in that spot on the 3G TL, but maybe the better question would be why did they make it that way if nothing ever went in there. My only guess is that exact panel is used in another vehicle that does have a switch that goes there. Otherwise it would have been completely pointless for them to make a slot for a switch. Maybe the MDX uses that same panel and has an additional switch for whatever, or maybe that's for CDM models and is a power folding mirror button slot. Who knows......

guitarplayer16

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Acura knew their car was going to be modified in some way and the blank cover would be a nice place for an accessory button

Plus, symmetry lol

tones160

lol i used that slot for my car alarm button ...i want to use the OEM fog switch on the steering wheel since i made my own harness for the foglights. They turn on only when all headlights are on.

paperboy42190

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I have a switch for my DVD player at that spot

rockyfeller

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I think this is the best use of that spot. Everyone tells me they didn't know Acura offered it. That's how stock it looks.

94eg!

I wonder if that spot has anything to do with the weird light bar at the bottom of the back bumper on the Chinese market TL. Possibly a rear fog-light built into it.

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wjo165

its used for a custom accessory.

Steven Bell

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You mean, your TL didn't come with the passenger ejection seat?

tones160

that would be a great button! *presses the eject button when wife is arguing*

maharajamd

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I set up mine to dispense my favorite single malt...

nfnsquared

The first rule of switch club is to never talk about switch club!!!!

tones160

Love your avatar lmao

acrdr

possibly for rear fog light that is mandatory is other countries

splew

^This, I'm pretty sure the location was used for the Chinese TL's rear fog light (the red bar) switch.

Corey_Straker

I think this should be next up for the DIYers

I hate cars

If only I would have had one years ago... Would have saved me a lot of trouble.
That looks really good.

That's what I was wondering, it has to be used for something somewhere else. I wonder if there's a plug for an additinoal switch in the wiring harness up under the dash. I remember all of GM's optional accessory wiring was already there. To add a remove trunk release to my GN all I had to do was get the button and the solenoid out of a junk yard and plug it into the harness. Same with the methanol injection and light on the dash.

For my car it's getting ready to get a remote bass knob. I'm glad JL offers a black hardware kit to replace the chrome/steel so it's all black. I hate aftermarket knobs and crap showing. The main thing is to keep it out of reach of passengers which makes it a perfect spot.

Corey_Straker

Yes an OEM switch is what I am looking for, might not find it but that's okay. I was thinking of doing something like a QTP valve.

klene259

From what I've read the OEM fog switch from the accord inspire fogs kits fits in that slot

MEKO

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As I know red part on the lower bumper is just a reflector. No rear fog
Main purpose of it is to move the reverse bulbs due to license plate being wider.

Ken1997TL

I used it as an 'Oil Slick Dispenser' button on my '05 TL. Came in handy during some tight courier runs..

paperboy42190

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incorrect. the light on the bottom is a reverse light. notice how they dont have reverse lights next to the license plate? and the middle is just a reflector

tones160

Interesting. I just noticed that the car was missing something. I completely forgot the reverse lights is right next to the license plate ..

94eg!

The reverse lights in that picture are the white ones on either side. The red bar between them is the fog light.

RxWorld

I was thinking of relocating my hazard switch here to free up that space. Anyone do anything like that?

TL Luver

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the oem accord fog light kit button is a perfect oem flush fit; i think thats what its made for...