New car! but this tiny thing is weird - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

bzdont · 05-05-2014, 09:12 PM

So I just picked up my new SWP, and it's great!

But I noticed the following little "button" on the passenger side dash very close to the windshield. What is that?? What's weird is that it's NOT on the driver's side -- compare the two pics. The button doesn't seem to serve any purpose, should I just pull it off?

Kimsey47 · 05-05-2014, 09:14 PM

I believe that is your sensor for your auto headlights.

Alain · 05-05-2014, 09:14 PM

I believe thats the temperature sensor. Correct me if im wrong

ekaj · 05-05-2014, 09:15 PM

Yeah, it's useless. Pull it off.

Kimsey47 · 05-05-2014, 09:17 PM

Ah, my google search won't post the link... Google brz auto headlight sensor location and the au link has it confirmed for auto headlights... Makes sense as mine turn on when I have my sunshade up.

SmartedPanda · 05-05-2014, 09:19 PM

It's a headlight sensor, my 2005 Camry has it also. If it's dark, and you have it set to auto setting for your headlights, it'll turn on when it's dark.

Turbo95eg6 · 05-05-2014, 09:58 PM

I suggest reading your manual.

pche · 05-05-2014, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alain

I believe thats the temperature sensor. Correct me if im wrong

Ambient temp sensor is on the radiator support.

mav1178 · 05-06-2014, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbo95eg6

I suggest reading your manual.

Page 203 of the manual, to be exact.

-alex

sklimo · 05-06-2014, 09:44 AM

It's button for Ejecto Seato Cuz

Chazbo · 05-06-2014, 03:59 PM

Maybe you should plastidip some duct tape and cover the little useless button.

Sle · 05-06-2014, 04:06 PM

Here's a link to the pdf download http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4181

And if you're busy like me here's a link for an online verison, but it is for the canadian model http://www.subaru.ca/WebPage.aspx?We...&WebSiteID=282

Hope that helps.

Pinoywhiz · 05-06-2014, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mav1178

Page 203 of the manual, to be exact.

-alex

Actually it's page 206 - 207 with a diagram.

mav1178 · 05-06-2014, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinoywhiz

Actually it's page 206 - 207 with a diagram.

Mine is 2013 MY Owner's Manual. 2014 may have changed.

-alex

05-05-2014, 09:12 PM	#1
bzdont Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2014 BRZ Limited SWP Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	New car! but this tiny thing is weird So I just picked up my new SWP, and it's great! But I noticed the following little "button" on the passenger side dash very close to the windshield. What is that?? What's weird is that it's NOT on the driver's side -- compare the two pics. The button doesn't seem to serve any purpose, should I just pull it off? Attached Images

05-05-2014, 09:14 PM	#2
Kimsey47 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2016 STI DGM Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,875 Thanks: 1,189 Thanked 1,460 Times in 662 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I believe that is your sensor for your auto headlights. __________________ Subaru STI :

05-05-2014, 09:15 PM	#4
ekaj because racecar Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ -- SOLD Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 50 Thanks: 33 Thanked 16 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah, it's useless. Pull it off. __________________ 2013 Subaru BRZ SOLD

05-05-2014, 09:17 PM	#5
Kimsey47 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2016 STI DGM Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,875 Thanks: 1,189 Thanked 1,460 Times in 662 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ah, my google search won't post the link... Google brz auto headlight sensor location and the au link has it confirmed for auto headlights... Makes sense as mine turn on when I have my sunshade up. __________________ Subaru STI :

05-05-2014, 09:19 PM	#6
SmartedPanda Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited Manual. 2014 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 647 Thanks: 155 Thanked 155 Times in 115 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It's a headlight sensor, my 2005 Camry has it also. If it's dark, and you have it set to auto setting for your headlights, it'll turn on when it's dark. __________________ [\| Blox 490 Knob \| Mishimoto Silicon Intake \| K&N Filter \| DD Always-On DRL \| Tomei 60S \| Weather Tech \| RED USDM TOM's Tail Lights \| OEM Underbody Panels \| Intec High Mount Brake \| RexSpeed Heated Wide Mirrors \| TC105N 17x9 \| Super Sport 245/40R17 \|TRD Quickshifter \| Porsche Brake Air Duct \| TRD Sliding Armrest\| OEM Knee Pads \| MTEC Shifter Springs\| WRX OEM Oil Cooler\| Generic PVC Catch Can\|]

05-05-2014, 09:58 PM	#7
Turbo95eg6 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2014 BRZ SWP LTD Location: The 503 Posts: 2,174 Thanks: 331 Thanked 2,266 Times in 858 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I suggest reading your manual.

05-06-2014, 03:59 PM	#11
Chazbo Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2020 Blue One Location: Austin, TX Posts: 54 Thanks: 19 Thanked 40 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Maybe you should plastidip some duct tape and cover the little useless button.

05-06-2014, 04:06 PM	#12
Sle Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: CHS, SC Posts: 18 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Here's a link to the pdf download http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4181 And if you're busy like me here's a link for an online verison, but it is for the canadian model http://www.subaru.ca/WebPage.aspx?We...&WebSiteID=282 Hope that helps.

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