The Switch
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Melting Slicks
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From: Anchorage Alaska
The Switch
The switch isnt on this vette , but its between the seat adjusters, its an on and off switch. There is also red light above it . The previous owner said he didnt know what it did, do any of you? :confused: :confused: :flag
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Re: The Switch (Dudeurgettnavette)
If there is more than one light, I would suspect a radar detector.
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Re: The Switch (BiZ)
It could be an aftermarket alarm valet switch, used to arm and disarm the alarm.
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Re: The Switch (Mr Mojo)
It could be an aftermarket alarm valet switch, used to arm and disarm the alarm.
Or maybe a manual fan switch for cooling the Rad.
Or maybe a manual fan switch for cooling the Rad.
Or maybe it turns on the Flux Capacitor to go back in time. :jester
Have you flipped the switch yet? :lol:
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Melting Slicks
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Re: The Switch (BiZ)
I have flipped it but the car wasnt running :yesnod:
That switch could be for anything....If my sister lets me use her camera I'll take a picture of it so you can check it out
That switch could be for anything....If my sister lets me use her camera I'll take a picture of it so you can check it out
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Melting Slicks
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Re: The Switch (JonM)
:crazy: :crazy: :crazy: The switch is for the antena it makes it go up and down :yesnod: :cheers: :eek: :eek: To BAD my antena is broken, the moter works but something else is wrong :confused: :confused:
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Re: The Switch (Dudeurgettnavette)
...To BAD my antena is broken, the moter works but something else is wrong :confused: :confused:
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Re: The Switch (Dudeurgettnavette)
Probably broken antenna mast tape, plastic with little teeth....fairly easy to replace, about $30. As long as the motor runs it has to be that really.
Too bad the switch is for that (why on earth would someone do that anyway).... my guess would have been Nitrous... heheeh :cool:
Too bad the switch is for that (why on earth would someone do that anyway).... my guess would have been Nitrous... heheeh :cool:
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Re: The Switch (Dudeurgettnavette)
I've seen these "antenna bypass switch kits" on ebay. The reason to put one
in is to save wear/tear on the antenna/motor - why would you want it to rise
if you are listening to CD's or tapes??? :rolleyes:
in is to save wear/tear on the antenna/motor - why would you want it to rise
if you are listening to CD's or tapes??? :rolleyes:
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Re: The Switch (linkschamp)
Good grief....it's not that big a deal :crazy: ... I had good luck with my black 87 coupe...had it for 5+ years and never once had a problem with the antenna or motor. My ZR1's tape was broken... :( Easy fix tho. I worked at ZIP and constantly sold the replacement masts like daily.
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Re: The Switch (Dudeurgettnavette)
Someone enlighten me. I have heard about these antenna switches and really don't get it. I start the car and the radio is on ANTENNA GOES UP. I decide to listen to a CD, ANTENNA GOES DOWN. CD ends and I want to hear the radio, BACK UP goes the antenna. That is two extra operations of the antenna. If you DON"T buy the switch, it goes up once when you start it and down when you shut it off. LESS wear and tear. Maybe it's just me, but I would do without the switch.
Also, I bought a new mast (tape and tool included) for $18.00 from AutoZone and it was IDENTICAL to the one on the car. It'll save you shipping and $12.00
:) :)
Also, I bought a new mast (tape and tool included) for $18.00 from AutoZone and it was IDENTICAL to the one on the car. It'll save you shipping and $12.00
:) :)
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Re: The Switch (Aerovette)
Put something on your brake peddle.. then get out and see if it is a tail light black out switch. Perhaps the previous owner liked to elude cops?
Nitrous?
Oops.. :sleep:
Didn't read all the posts. ;)
[Modified by BigBlockIROC, 5:09 AM 3/18/2002]
Nitrous?
Oops.. :sleep:
Didn't read all the posts. ;)
[Modified by BigBlockIROC, 5:09 AM 3/18/2002]