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Old 10-24-2006, 05:50 AM
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Default Armrest storage + Eclipse gum package = trouble
So I tossed an Eclipse gum pack (foil-side down, with some of the pockets popped open and emptied of contents) into the otherwise empty armrest storage compartment. Didn't give it a second thought.

As I am driving, the BT connection to my Blackberry starts connecting and disconnecting, several times. Never had this happen before.

Turns out the gum package foil was shorting the cell phone contacts in the storage compartment.

Chew with caution!
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lol, i always keep gum in there also. Maybe I should electrical tape over the contacts.
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Default wouldn't it make more sense to just keep the foil-pack in the cardbord sleeve?
*slaps forehead*
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Default no, when you open a the packaging there is pieces of foil sticking out past the cardboard
i guess the only solution is to buy chicklets
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putta the pieces of gum inna you pocket.
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Chewing tobacco: metal bottom on the can? Perhaps and option?
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