Date:         Sun, 25 Mar 2001 11:24:00 -0600
Reply-To:     Dave Baker <DBAKER5@KC.RR.COM>
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From:         Dave Baker <DBAKER5@KC.RR.COM>
Subject:      Mystery Box
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Hello again, friends.

I'm still working on the brake light problem with my 85 Westy.  I pulled the
control panel to get to the switch and measured the resistance ... It's
around 2k ohms open and goes to 0 when I press the brake pedal.  I don't
like the open resistance, but it could be coming from the other parts of the
circuit.  (I'll check it later by removing the plug from the switch
completely.)

In any case, as I poked around amidst the mass of wires and cables, I came
across a strange black box hanging from a tie wrap.  It is labeled "OEM
Replica Series Manual Transmission Electronic Module" and has a part number
of 96-00-0342.  I was unable to locate a manufacturer id.  You can see a
photo of it at the following url:

http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1/westy/id27.htm

Can anyone tell me what this device is?

Thanks!

Dave Baker
85 Westy