It is is the passenger side corner of the trunk - behind the jack...

any ideas?

Note - I do not see any wires going to/from this 'thing'. Seems that the center is mounted on a large rubber bushing and bounces around a bit...

 

thank god you didn't post that in a blue font or I'd have been all over it.

 

Any ideas?

 

its the platonic phase conductor

 

Didn't get that option - too much $$

 

It looks like it's the mechanical part that lifts lifts up and also close the lid where the top goes in if I recall correctly...did you check the right side also?



It's connected to that metal bar.

If not...then I'm not sure

 

I don't think it is connected to any metal bar...it is tucked WAY back in the corner of the car - behind the tire jack...strange....

 

Might it house stuff like the airbag sensors/accelerometer?

 

Its your flux capacitor, dont touch it.

 

That is what I am thinking. Or - fuel shut-off sensor (doesn't the fuel pump shut off if the car isn't shiny side up?)

So anyway....it isn't the source of my noise coming from rear of car...so...the hunt continues.

 

Could it be the thing that controls your roof?