Can you help me identify this under dash piece?

2010 MAZDA SPEED3
124,000 MILES • 4 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • MANUAL
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Have you ever seen this black piece in the picture or do you know what it is?
May 27, 2021 at 3:29 PM
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Can you do a couple things that will help? First, get a couple different angle pictures of it? Next, can you see if there are wires running to it from behind the component or just look under the dash?

Did you buy this vehicle new or did you just purchase it?

Lastly it appears to be held in place by two screws. Can you confirm this?
If it is then more than likely this was added by someone and may be a switch for disabling a system like lights or even the ignition. Sometimes people install these types of things to prevent people from stealing the vehicle.

It doesn't appear to be factory installed but seeing it will surely help with this.
May 28, 2021 at 4:16 PM