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Old Sep 27, 2016 | 10:59 AM
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Does anyone know what this switch is for? The wires are cut off the back, I have no idea what it does/is supposed to do.
At first I thought it was an aftermarket add-on for an amplifier or something installed by a PO, but I just noticed the same switch in the same location of this '76 which isn't mine.
It's a black rocker switch with a little red light on it.
Seems like a dumb place for a factory rocker switch.
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Old Sep 27, 2016 | 11:10 AM
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That's the location of the factory rocker on my 75. It controls the rear window defroster blower. Center is off, top and bottom positions are high and low.
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Old Sep 27, 2016 | 11:20 AM
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WTF = Rear window defogger switch

76's are great!
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Old Sep 27, 2016 | 11:40 AM
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^ These guys are correct. Yours is an electric defroster, so should just have on and off positions. It was a factory option in 1976. I sold a 1976 this summer that had one.
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Old Sep 27, 2016 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Brcmpbl
^ These guys are correct. Yours is an electric defroster, so should just have on and off positions. It was a factory option in 1976. I sold a 1976 this summer that had one.
Thanks, I was just about to reply that my switch only has two positions, (on/off) and no blower near the window. OK, so I guess I have to trace the wires back and reconnect it.
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