What does this switch do?
Oct 27, 2011 | 11:16 AM
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What does this switch do?
I so hope this isnt a retarded question.
Sorry about the mucky interior.
Oct 27, 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
Oct 27, 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.
Oct 27, 2011 | 11:41 AM
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From: Aberdare / Daventry
Some sort of alarm?
I'd try to trace the wiring. It's definitely not standard.
Oh yeah, clean your car
Oct 27, 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.
Oct 27, 2011 | 11:52 AM
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Ejector seat
Oct 27, 2011 | 12:02 PM
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A badly placed immobiliser switch?
Oct 27, 2011 | 12:08 PM
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have you checked to see if it is the fog light switch ?
Oct 27, 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.
Oct 27, 2011 | 12:13 PM
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100% not the fog light. Just this minute gone out and checked. It's a mystery!
Oct 27, 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.
Oct 27, 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.
Oct 27, 2011 | 01:06 PM
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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.
Oct 27, 2011 | 01:17 PM
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Does the car start with the switch in either position? If so I doubt it's an immobiliser.
Yes starts in either position.
Oct 27, 2011 | 02:29 PM
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Oct 27, 2011 | 03:33 PM
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Valet Switch maybe ???
Doesnt work for that either. The valeter hasnt been for ages.
Oct 27, 2011 | 03:36 PM
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From: Aberdare / Daventry
I need to know now dammit!
Oct 27, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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I think it has something to do with it being a foreigner. But what???
Oct 28, 2011 | 12:11 PM
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Only option is to follow the wiring and see where it ends
Oct 28, 2011 | 12:49 PM
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Oct 28, 2011 | 01:14 PM
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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?
Oct 28, 2011 | 01:34 PM
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Oct 28, 2011 | 09:52 PM
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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?
This came with the car. What is it? Mystery solved?
Oct 29, 2011 | 07:31 AM
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That looks like a laser diffuser kit!
Oct 29, 2011 | 12:50 PM
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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
Oct 29, 2011 | 01:00 PM
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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..
Oct 31, 2011 | 10:14 AM
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stop that fancy dancin'
Nov 24, 2011 | 07:16 PM
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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..
Garage infra red opening/closing projector.
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