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Old 06-27-2011, 10:12 AM
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while changing brakes I noticed a sensor connected to the driver side control arm or the front wheel. it seems to mearure suspention movemnt.

any idea what is that? it this a part of goverment tracking device?
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Originally Posted by beep-beep
while changing brakes I noticed a sensor connected to the driver side control arm or the front wheel. it seems to mearure suspention movemnt.

any idea what is that? it this a part of goverment tracking device?
if i were u, i'd request for your file that FBI has for u lolol.. Freedom Information Act, theyll send it to u for free.
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It is used by the adaptive headlight system to measure the level of the car. There is another one on the left rear.
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Originally Posted by SchwarzS6
It is used by the adaptive headlight system to measure the level of the car. There is another one on the left rear.
good info! thanks
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