An unknown switch!
03 July 2007, 01:32 PM
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An unknown switch!
Has anyone got a switch just above there bonnet release in a w reg uk impreza turbo?
I've got no idea what its for
03 July 2007, 01:36 PM
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Do the wires behind look standard... where to the go off to..
03 July 2007, 01:42 PM
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It's the low boost switch for the Turbo.
03 July 2007, 01:43 PM
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press it and see what happens
03 July 2007, 01:44 PM
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It's the low boost switch for the Turbo.
switchable map as standard, you sure? just never heard of it that's all.
03 July 2007, 01:45 PM
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switchable map as standard, you sure? just never heard of it that's all.
It's placed there by Subaru and removed by the Dealer - unless, like me, you ask to have it retained.
03 July 2007, 01:46 PM
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Could be anything from flamer kit, fog switch or electric mirrors, but definately not standard...
I prefer pete's idea though
03 July 2007, 01:49 PM
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Could be anything from flamer kit, fog switch or electric mirrors, but definately not standard...
I prefer pete's idea though
thought it was pete being pete.
go on press it see what happens. just don;t blame me if something goes bang.
03 July 2007, 01:53 PM
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press it and see what happens
you press a button
and flick a switch
03 July 2007, 01:55 PM
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You didnt buy the car off a student doctor in the last couple of weeks did you? if so be carfull pressing that button
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03 July 2007, 01:56 PM
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03 July 2007, 01:59 PM
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LOL @ pslewis.
03 July 2007, 02:08 PM
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You didnt buy the car off a student doctor in the last couple of weeks did you? if so be carfull pressing that button
Simon
03 July 2007, 04:07 PM
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You didnt buy the car off a student doctor in the last couple of weeks did you? if so be carfull pressing that button
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called mohammed
03 July 2007, 04:44 PM
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I get the impression I should flick the switch then
03 July 2007, 05:44 PM
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Does the switch have 3 positions? latch into position one way, push back out when pressed the other and a central position?
03 July 2007, 07:13 PM
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In which case don't flick the switch.
03 July 2007, 07:18 PM
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Just do it,you know you want to.....
If you're still alive afterwards,let us know how you go on
03 July 2007, 07:35 PM
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Noooooo...............dont flick the...........
04 July 2007, 12:33 PM
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well pressed it and.............................
04 July 2007, 12:36 PM
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well pressed it and.............................
..................... that you know of
04 July 2007, 12:38 PM
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well pressed it and.............................
AHA, but, was the Ignition ON??
04 July 2007, 12:45 PM
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tried it with the car unstarted and then with the car started
04 July 2007, 12:47 PM
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tried it with the car unstarted and then with the car started
Thats all well and good - but, what about when the BRIGHT Switch is ON??
04 July 2007, 03:13 PM
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Thats all well and good - but, what about when the BRIGHT Switch is ON??
Or maybe with the the indicator stalk in the down position ?
04 July 2007, 03:16 PM
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sad neons underneath
can you get happy neons????
04 July 2007, 03:26 PM
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Do NOT press this switch above 100 mph. It is the parachute release button.
04 July 2007, 03:31 PM
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04 July 2007, 05:16 PM
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It's to stop the lights on the **** link, pete's just winding you up
05 July 2007, 12:41 PM
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all good answers
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