What does this switch do?
27 October 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.
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
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.
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
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.
27 October 2011, 11:52 AM
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Ejector seat
27 October 2011, 12:02 PM
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A badly placed immobiliser switch?
27 October 2011, 12:08 PM
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have you checked to see if it is the fog light switch ?
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.
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!
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.
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.
27 October 2011, 01:06 PM
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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.
27 October 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.
27 October 2011, 02:29 PM
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27 October 2011, 03:33 PM
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Valet Switch maybe ???
Doesnt work for that either. The valeter hasnt been for ages.
27 October 2011, 03:36 PM
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I need to know now dammit!
27 October 2011, 04:31 PM
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I think it has something to do with it being a foreigner. But what???
28 October 2011, 12:11 PM
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Only option is to follow the wiring and see where it ends
28 October 2011, 12:49 PM
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28 October 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?
28 October 2011, 01:34 PM
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28 October 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?
29 October 2011, 07:31 AM
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That looks like a laser diffuser kit!
29 October 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
29 October 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..
31 October 2011, 10:14 AM
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stop that fancy dancin'
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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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