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Old 03-11-17, 12:50 PM
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VA Unknown Part from under my dash
Hi, I removed the dash from my 1985 RX7 GSL and out popped a part that I can't seem to identify. Do any of you recognize this part and what it is for? Thanks!


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Old 03-11-17, 01:07 PM
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Image is hard to see, can you blow it up?

It's something aftermarket, probably from a radio or alarm that some PO had in it.
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Old 03-11-17, 01:13 PM
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Did you open it up? Could be a fuse.
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Old 03-13-17, 08:24 AM
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VA Opened the Box and Here is What I found
Hi again, I opened the box and one of you suggested and here is what I found. Thoughts on what is was used for? Thanks!


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Old 03-13-17, 08:41 AM
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Doesn't look OEM at all.
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Its a Choke. Used to filter out alternator noise. Not factory at all.
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Thanks...doesnt sound like I need to keep it then.
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Old 03-14-17, 07:42 AM
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Get rid of it, lol. But be sure to find what it went to so that you don't have any exposed wiring under the dash which could lead to a short. I also agree that its a noise filter for an aftermarket radio. Its an old filter though based on the size.
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Yep, toroid choke.
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