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Whats that box with a key screwed to the inside of
#261265
19/12/2006 00:15
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It looks like it takes the key for the alarm (the one that is suposed to be behind the glove box lid, but was removed on UK models.
Does anyone have any idea what its for?
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Re: Whats that box with a key screwed to the inside of
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19/12/2006 00:20
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removed on uk models? not so, my 16t has the d-lock key in the glove box. Came in handy when my key fob battery ran out.
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Re: Whats that box with a key screwed to the inside of
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19/12/2006 00:54
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my glove box hasnt got a place for a key 
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Re: Whats that box with a key screwed to the inside of
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19/12/2006 01:09
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I think it disables the airbag if you have a baby seat in the passenger chair.
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Re: Whats that box with a key screwed to the inside of
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19/12/2006 18:40
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Early models, apart from UK AFAIK, had a key lock in the glove box for the factory fit alarm. All UK models had an aftermarket alarm (Scorpion, Meta) fitted at point of importation, siren often placed ahead of passenger front wheel, Scorpion units have a key to silence the siren. Later models (1998? on) had a key in or around the glovebox to disable the passenger airbag.
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Re: Whats that box with a key screwed to the inside of
#261270
19/12/2006 18:45
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I dont even know if ive got an alarm and sure as hell dont know if it works if i do have one!!
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Re: Whats that box with a key screwed to the inside of
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19/12/2006 19:08
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it's to turn the airbag off for kids seats
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Re: Whats that box with a key screwed to the inside of
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19/12/2006 19:52
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well then heres an interesting one then. I have a d-lock key lock in my glove box that i know FOR CERTAIN, as i have used it, switches off the car alarm.
The car is an N reg 16vt registered in england since 1996.
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Re: Whats that box with a key screwed to the inside of
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19/12/2006 20:01
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Quote:
removed on uk models?
Yes, thats what the handbook said. The alarm override lock and the CODE cards werent supplied on UK models. Which is odd, as mine still has the alarm keys.
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Re: Whats that box with a key screwed to the inside of
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19/12/2006 20:02
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Scorpion units have a key to silence the siren
Ah, so its a Scorpion alarm thingy. OK, thanks.
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Re: Whats that box with a key screwed to the inside of
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19/12/2006 20:04
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The car is an N reg 16vt registered in england since 1996
What does your owners manual say about it? Mine deffinitely states it was removed for UK models.
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Re: Whats that box with a key screwed to the insid
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19/12/2006 20:07
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My coupe has got the META alarm and also has the little keyhole in the glovebox. It does indeed turn off the alarm system.
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Re: Whats that box with a key screwed to the inside of
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19/12/2006 20:09
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Right direct from the manual:
Car Alarm System (Option)
How to Prevent the System from Working:
If the remote control unit's batteries run down or there is a malfunction in the car alarm, you can prevent the system from working by operating the latch in the glove compartment with the emergancy key supplied.
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Re: Whats that box with a key screwed to the inside of
#261278
19/12/2006 20:26
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Mine says that but there is no key in the glove box mates 16v na has one but mine is not there...
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Re: Whats that box with a key screwed to the inside of
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19/12/2006 22:57
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My handbook spends 6 pages describing the (optional) alarm system.
There is no mention of it not being fitted to UK cars.
Mine certainly has the glove box key switch fitted.
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