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Whats this? Black shark fin looking thing!?

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Hi there.

Newbie here.

Whats the black Shark Fin Looking thingy on the back of my car? (technical i know! lol) Initial thought was that it was the aerial but then realised that that rises and falls from the back side panel.

Anyone know?

Just curious more than anything.

Thanks again for help,

Matt


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pics?
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Re: Whats this? Black shark fin looking thing!?

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Pic isnt that clear.

Its between the brake light and he rear window
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cant make out what it is, am i right in thinking thats the engine bay lid in the pic?? in wich case ive never seen anything like it before or a break light in that position.

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Re: Whats this? Black shark fin looking thing!?

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Looks like an aerial, could it be for something other than the stereo? Also are there any wires underneath it or visible near it?
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Re: Whats this? Black shark fin looking thing!?

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good question.

Dont remember looking.

Il check soon, not tonight as shock, its snowing!

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Cant see anything ?
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Re: Whats this? Black shark fin looking thing!?

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Chris69 wrote:cant make out what it is, am i right in thinking thats the engine bay lid in the pic?? in wich case ive never seen anything like it before or a break light in that position.

That's because its a MK3 and that is the location of the centre brake light.

Looks like some sort of antenna. Not stock however so its an after thought for something.
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