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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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It is located right under the steering wheel. I cant tell if it is a button or what?








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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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don't know. my 05 doesn't have it. did you buy the truck used? maybe someone added it.
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 05 super
don't know. my 05 doesn't have it. did you buy the truck used? maybe someone added it.
No it is completely stock. I got it new.
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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It looks like a dealer installed ignition disabling device. You need an electronic "key" to start the truck. They often disarm them when they leave the lot.
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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I just got under there again, and there is a button on the back of it. it is a little spring button.
Any ideas?
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Camy1448
I just got under there again, and there is a button on the back of it. it is a little spring button.
Any ideas?
I still think it's a dealer installed ignition kill device.

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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by iceman302
I still think it's a dealer installed ingnition kill device.
What does it do?
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Camy1448
What does it do?
You have to have both the key and a small electronic device so that the component mounted under your dash can read it to start the truck.
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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my '04 has it. dont know what it is either.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 07:31 AM
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Its either the self destruct button, you push a certain sequence in and the truck blows up, or its a button that when you push it someone you never met dies... I am not sure which one it is.
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