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Old 27 October 2011, 11:16 AM
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I so hope this isnt a retarded question.

Sorry about the mucky interior.


Old 27 October 2011, 11:25 AM
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Never seen one of those before. It's Definatley after market, is yours a jap import if so it could be for your fog light?

If not it could be for a switchable map on the ecu
Old 27 October 2011, 11:34 AM
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My car was sold in Belgium but first registered in the UK. It was built to UK spec as far as I know. I'm pretty sure its not the fog light switch.
Old 27 October 2011, 11:41 AM
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Some sort of alarm?

I'd try to trace the wiring. It's definitely not standard.

Oh yeah, clean your car
Old 27 October 2011, 11:48 AM
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I thought it could relate to an alarm but an alarm with a switch? That just doesn't make sense to me.

Just a note, the switch light does not illuminate unless the keys are in the ignition.
Old 27 October 2011, 11:52 AM
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Ejector seat
Old 27 October 2011, 12:02 PM
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A badly placed immobiliser switch?
Old 27 October 2011, 12:08 PM
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have you checked to see if it is the fog light switch ?
Old 27 October 2011, 12:11 PM
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Does the car start with the switch in either position? If so I doubt it's an immobiliser.
Old 27 October 2011, 12:13 PM
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100% not the fog light. Just this minute gone out and checked. It's a mystery!
Old 27 October 2011, 12:16 PM
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it's the same switch that came with the max power neon kits, but as said.. it's just a generic aftermarket switch you can buy from ebay/maplins. could be used for a million thins by the last owner.
Old 27 October 2011, 12:21 PM
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I reckon its the switch to turn that little green light on.


A poor attempt at footwell neons.
Old 27 October 2011, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by TinyTim
I reckon its the switch to turn that little green light on.


A poor attempt at footwell neons.


But it could be lights. Just follow the wires to see where they go.
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Originally Posted by martin850
Does the car start with the switch in either position? If so I doubt it's an immobiliser.
Yes starts in either position.
Old 27 October 2011, 02:29 PM
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Valet Switch maybe ???
Old 27 October 2011, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Alarmeng
Valet Switch maybe ???
Doesnt work for that either. The valeter hasnt been for ages.
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I need to know now dammit!
Old 27 October 2011, 04:31 PM
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I think it has something to do with it being a foreigner. But what???
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Only option is to follow the wiring and see where it ends
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have you got a laser diffuser or speed camera detector? look for a matchbox sized widget near front grill/numberplate area, if not last owner might have taken it off and left the switch. Any gluepad residue anywhere near front grill?
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I know what it is...................

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqwK5sKBuk8
Old 28 October 2011, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by oobyJu
have you got a laser diffuser or speed camera detector? look for a matchbox sized widget near front grill/numberplate area, if not last owner might have taken it off and left the switch. Any gluepad residue anywhere near front grill?



This came with the car. What is it? Mystery solved?
Old 29 October 2011, 07:31 AM
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That looks like a laser diffuser kit!
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Originally Posted by BlueBugEye
That looks like a laser diffuser kit!
sure does! they are illegal in some countries def in France maybe Belgium too so could be reason it was removed
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If you get caught with it on your car whilst dodging the speed traps, you will have to give the police/judge a watertight reason as to the units use - legally - if you can't, you may find yourself in trouble..
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stop that fancy dancin'
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Originally Posted by pigSTi
If you get caught with it on your car whilst dodging the speed traps, you will have to give the police/judge a watertight reason as to the units use - legally - if you can't, you may find yourself in trouble..

Garage infra red opening/closing projector.
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