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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 01:59 PM
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my 76 has a switch on the side of the center consel near the gas pedal what is that for? thanks
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 02:04 PM
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I believe that switch is for the rear window defroster. If I am off base, I am sure someone will chime in.
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i don't believe that was on the side of the console (but like you i certainly could be mistaken). the rear defroster switch (assuming it was even available that model year) should be mounted on the top side of the console in the upper left hand corner. not on the side of the console. it is possible that the OP meant that when he specified "side", but just trying to clarify it. a picture of the switch and it's location would be helpful in determining exactly what it may be.

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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 02:15 PM
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man you guys are quick i just ran out to look when i hit that switch on top of it is stamped on i see no other switch to turn on rear window defroster
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Go Vette Go
I believe that switch is for the rear window defroster. If I am off base, I am sure someone will chime in.
You are correct and on base. It's the rear window defroster switch or it's a Bubba add on.

SRS244: you are correct for the 77 and later cars.


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my 76 has a switch on the side of the center consel near the gas pedal what is that for? thanks
"There are no stupid questions, just stupid people"................Hank Hill
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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I have an early 76, Oct 75, and that is the defroster switch.

Mine has the rear defroster window, but a hole where the switch is supposed to be
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 20mercury
I have an early 76, Oct 75, and that is the defroster switch.

Mine has the rear defroster window, but a hole where the switch is supposed to be
That's better than a switch and a hole where the window is supposed to be...
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I believe that switch is for the rear window defroster. If I am off base, I am sure someone will chime in.
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