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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 12:36 PM
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OMG Don't push THAT button!!!!!!!!!!

Have no idea, obviously not stock. I think the next time I sell a car I'm going to stick a bunch of buttons that don't do anything on the dash.
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 12:42 PM
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Maybe someone's version of the Go Baby Go button?
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by shakinrock
Have you tried to track down the previous owner?
With respect - this seems like the quickest way to get an accurate answer. posting here is just opening up a guessing game. Go to the source. Even if the former owner didn't install it, they might know what it does.
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by jimfed1
Was just wondering if anyone recognized the buttons. I know they are not OEM but they must be for something. Dual mode exhaust might be on to something. Will have to try that. But have pushed both buttons and they don't appear to do anything. But have not known what to look for either.
If it is a mild to wild switch you could open up the fuse box on passenger side floor and check fuse at the bottom to see if there is a fuse /wires one red and one white going over to a small black control box. That would validate if that is it.

Of couse if you start the car and try the switches you should be able to confirm if the NPP exhaust is opening or not.

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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 05:05 PM
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Well ---- did you trace the wiring to see where it goes yet?
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by orca1946
Well ---- did you trace the wiring to see where it goes yet?
No crap. I won't sleep well unless I know!!
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 06:05 PM
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Thanks for the replies. Hopefully it is some sort of mild to wild on the exhaust. I know I am just getting random suggestions on what it is. That is what I was hoping for, that maybe someone had seen it before. I asked the previous owner. They had seen it but never messed with it. I will try it when I get home from work if it affects the exhaust. Other wise will just have to tear into it and see what I come up with.
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Bruze
Yes, and it probably won't work if the top is up.
Maybe, but she'll have one helluva headache.
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 08:59 PM
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So I checked the exhaust. Makes no change in sound. Pulled up mat on passenger side and checked the fuse box area. Nothing seems to be added. I guess I will just let it go and forever wonder what could have been.
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by jimfed1
So I checked the exhaust. Makes no change in sound. Pulled up mat on passenger side and checked the fuse box area. Nothing seems to be added. I guess I will just let it go and forever wonder what could have been.
Nooooooooooo!!! I can't stand the suspense. WE NEED TO KNOW WHAT IT IS!!!

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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 10:08 PM
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See if it is an override switch for the fan; to turn it on manually.
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 10:23 PM
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Might have been for a garage door opener hidden behind the panel maybe?
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by billyboy47
Maybe, but she'll have one helluva headache.
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 11:03 PM
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I've seen this before its for an alarm... let me try to find it
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 11:04 PM
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Here ya go buddy
http://www.ebay.com/itm/905020-1-CLI...-/252621952857
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 11:08 PM
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Wow!

Good detective work, now how does it work?
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 11:22 PM
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Probably does nothing unless the alarm system is still installed and working. As Slowstang305 posted, it's a valet switch for Clifford alarms. Pic below is from the manual explaining the valet use.

You will need to pull panel and check/follow the wiring. Did the seller give you any non-factory keyfobs or keyless entry fobs? If not, the switch can still be wired up for something third party like LEDs or ? but it's a low gauge , momentarily switch " I think" and doubt it's anything "important" . You will have to remove panel and trace the wires to know for sure as no one will know by online discussion. I have seen replacement panels on eBay for a low cost if it bothers you enough but after you confirm it's not in use. Get a buddy with a little time and a voltmeter.



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Old Jan 12, 2017 | 08:20 PM
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That is definitely the button I have. Did not get any extra remotes or anything. No big deal. At least I know what it is now. Thanks guys
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Old Jan 12, 2017 | 09:29 PM
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So does the car have the Alarm system or do you just have the switch?
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Old Jan 12, 2017 | 09:43 PM
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As far as I can tell just the switch. Where would they typically mount the brain to an alarm. Maybe the alarm is there and I just need to buy a remote
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