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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 04:01 PM
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can anyone tell me what this switch is for? the switch in question is a little metal toggle switch, its about half way between the alcl connector, and the courtesy light,under the dash panel (about where your knees are when driving) ive switched it but niothing seems to happen , so anyone any ideas? the car is a 89 c4 auto, thanks

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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ddanks
can anyone tell me what this switch is for? the switch in question is a little metal toggle switch, its about half way between the alcl connector, and the courtesy light,under the dash panel (about where your knees are when driving) ive switched it but niothing seems to happen , so anyone any ideas? the car is a 89 c4 auto, thanks
could be a kill switch, try to start it w.switch in ea. position
could be a brake light switch, to turn brake light off while foot is on the brake................I don't know but that's what I would guess
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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 04:28 PM
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Regardless, it sounds like an add on. My first guess would be a manual fan switch.

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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by CFI-EFI
Regardless, it sounds like an add on. My first guess would be a manual fan switch.

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Definitely not a factory item.

Start the car cold, then hit the switch. If the fan comes on, you'll have your answer.
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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 05:30 PM
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I had a little switch in my 87 when I bought it. It was for an aftermarket security system, namely to switch off the ultrasonic sensors installed inside the car. The car is a vert, so whenever the top moved or the wind blew, the alarm would sound. However, it was OK in a garage, with no movement. Just another thought for you.
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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 09:53 PM
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Pull the hush panel and see where the wires go. Location is close to where I installed my manual fan switch, but could be anything. Definitely non-stock.
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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 10:00 PM
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just don't test it far from home. maybe it is a brake light switch. a way to escape the law.
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