Microphone On Driver's Side

[MaXiMuS007]

I have some sort of microphone looking device on the dash on the driver's side of my Coupe... any idea what this is for?

I'll post a pic late if no-one has any idea what I'm on about.

[peterw]

I have some sort of microphone looking device on the dash on the driver's side of my Coupe... any idea what this is for?

I'll post a pic late if no-one has any idea what I'm on about.

not a hands-free mic is it?

[MaXiMuS007]

Might be, but what the heck can I use it for?

I've read through the Infiniti G35 owner's manual and can't find any reference to it. Is the (useless) sat nav voice activated?

[Lunatikk]

It's not the mic you need to worry about, the tiny spy camera in the speedo is MUCH more intrusive. Can you see it, they usually hide it in the 0 of the 140kph.......

But seriously, yeah it's a handsfree mic for a phone kit

[R338OY]

It's a mic wired to Nissan Motor Co. headquarters. They're keeping a tab on the use of the phrases "hektik" "fulleh sik" and "wtf uleh!" in their cars.

You've been warned.

[NA_R33]

On the dash? im guessing its the temp sensor for the climate control.

[WazR32GTSt]

you're not referring to the 2 shock sensors that are located on either side of the dashboard?

if so, then you also have the optional dealer-fitted alarm with optional shock sensors that was an addition to the OEM immobiliser

it doesn't sound when the car is armed but is very loud if you try to open the door manually with the car armed!

[scorp]

it doesn't sound when the car is armed but is very loud if you try to open the door manually with the car armed!

I've got the sensors but it doesn't go off when I open the door when the car is locked. Is there a way to turn it on (and off)?

[WazR32GTSt]

try arming it, wait a minute or so, then open with the key in the lock..

if it doesn't work then i have no idea sorry!

but the sensors are definatly a dealer option

[MaXiMuS007]

I've attached a picture. I'm starting to think it's just the shock sensor from my aftermarket alarm... d'oh

[WazR32GTSt]

yeah i think you're right, its not the OEM one but if you have an aftermarket alarm then bingo!

i have the OEM sensors (as in the pic i posted) but they are placed exactly where yours is in that pic, one on the RHS and one on the LHS of the dash..

[MaXiMuS007]

There I was thinking I was special!

[WazR32GTSt]

well you have a V35 so you are special

[Chris Rogers]

you have a mongoose alarm fitted to that car and I dare say its a M80G. the sensor you showed is the glassbreak sensor.

SCORP,

do as waz suggested. yours does work as I set the thing off a few times.

[Blue Arrow]

try arming it, wait a minute or so, then open with the key in the lock..

if it doesn't work then i have no idea sorry!

but the sensors are definatly a dealer option

setting the alarm then opening the door with the key would disable the alarm (if correctly installed). if you want to try it, set the alarm while you're inside, wait a few seconds then open the door. that should set it off. the dealer option system appears to have a motion sensor - at least on the one that I have. when armed any movement inside the car will set it off.

[Chris Rogers]

setting the alarm then opening the door with the key would disable the alarm (if correctly installed). if you want to try it, set the alarm while you're inside, wait a few seconds then open the door. that should set it off. the dealer option system appears to have a motion sensor - at least on the one that I have. when armed any movement inside the car will set it off.

based on the dealer fitted unit that I pull from these cars daily putting the key in the door and opening it sets it of. likewise does tapping on the glass with a coin. the sensors are ultrsonic based and the alarm will go off if you leave the windows down in wind as well.

installation of these things leaves a LOT to be desired. 90% of them are in with scotchlocks and when I get them they are usually falling apart.

max,

sorry for the hijack.

[n15m0]

you have a mongoose alarm fitted to that car and I dare say its a M80G. the sensor you showed is the glassbreak sensor.

SCORP,

do as waz suggested. yours does work as I set the thing off a few times.

Yea thats what it is...u fitted one to my 34 too.

[MaXiMuS007]

Nearly spot on Chris - it's the MAP80G upgrade alarm. And the key thing works!

I just didn't know what it was...