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01-21-2008, 09:41 PM
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Found A Hidden Switch In My Car
Hey, just wanted to know if this switch is supposed to be here lol. I keep finding all kinds of little suprises on this car... The guy who owned it before me was the orig owner since 95 so if its not factory, its his handy work.
Its a simple On/Off toggle switch but nothing happens when I toggle it. I am thinking about using it for my strobe lights  http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/5403/img0035wb2.jpg Guess to really find out what it is for I will have to follow it but after dealing with amp wireing today I really didnt feel like it. Kinda funny though.... did not even see the dam thing untill today and Iv had the car for about 4 months lol 
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#2
01-21-2008, 10:05 PM
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Re: Found A Hidden Switch In My Car
I bet this is for a remote start or security system.
Do you have a remote starter? I had that system installed on my vehical and they added a regular on off switch to shut that system down for service. IE: turn off the switch before disconectinng the battery. something like that
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01-21-2008, 10:17 PM
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Re: Found A Hidden Switch In My Car
I'd follow the leads and see what its for.
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01-22-2008, 07:38 AM
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Re: Found A Hidden Switch In My Car
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 Take it from me, you want to know your wiring! Not saying that you need one, but automotive electricians are very pricy. Just follow 'em.
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01-22-2008, 01:14 PM
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Re: Found A Hidden Switch In My Car
Its not a factory switch and you could use it for your strobes.
My guess is it was used to turn the amp on/off
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98 Eclipse GS Turbo Megasquirt 2 - Holset HY35 Turbo - Built motor - P&P Head and Intake - 3" Turbo back - FMIC - Greddy RZ BOV - Walbro 255 - Aeromotive AFPR - 650cc Injectors - Fidanza Flywheel - Zoom clutch - 13" Cobra Front Brakes - AEM WB - Devilsown meth injection - 3.55 Final Drive gear ratio 1981 Chevy Scottsdale 1987 Nissan 300zx - Chump Car 2001 BMW 325i - DD
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01-23-2008, 09:20 AM
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01-23-2008, 10:16 AM
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Re: Found A Hidden Switch In My Car
I had a truck that did not have a good rheostat (don't ask.) Taht truck had a switch to turn on the HeadLamps!!! I was like WTF?
Thats why i think you should follow it.
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02-09-2008, 02:46 AM
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Re: Found A Hidden Switch In My Car
it actually is a stock switch, my 95 RS and 97 GSX both have them,,, there for you or the valet to turn off the stock alarm system,(this is all in the owners manual) ..hope this helps
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02-09-2008, 12:37 PM
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Re: Found A Hidden Switch In My Car
Uhhhh, why the hell woud they put a switch to turn of a car alarm? Thats got to be the dumbest thing I've heard this weekend for sure, with that anyone could just smash and flip the switch and have all the time in the world to take your stuff.
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Build on hold until I get a good paying job, either in school or once I get out. At that time a full tear down and complete rebuild should be in order. The Purple People Eater will ride again... January 2011 can't come soon enough.
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02-09-2008, 01:20 PM
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Re: Found A Hidden Switch In My Car
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The switch is NOT stock either.
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98 Eclipse GS Turbo Megasquirt 2 - Holset HY35 Turbo - Built motor - P&P Head and Intake - 3" Turbo back - FMIC - Greddy RZ BOV - Walbro 255 - Aeromotive AFPR - 650cc Injectors - Fidanza Flywheel - Zoom clutch - 13" Cobra Front Brakes - AEM WB - Devilsown meth injection - 3.55 Final Drive gear ratio 1981 Chevy Scottsdale 1987 Nissan 300zx - Chump Car 2001 BMW 325i - DD
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02-09-2008, 02:16 PM
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02-10-2008, 12:11 AM
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Re: Found A Hidden Switch In My Car
Whoa, no fighting guys. The concept sounds good only if it worked before being set off. I mean, if the alarm is tripped, the switch should not work until turned off with the fob. If it cut the power for the alarm regardless then I would agree that it would be a dumb thing.
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02-10-2008, 02:46 AM
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Re: Found A Hidden Switch In My Car
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Why dont you prove to me that it is. I cant find any type of alarm 'switch' much less one like that. How many people have a switch like this stock in thier car? I want other opinions.
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98 Eclipse GS Turbo Megasquirt 2 - Holset HY35 Turbo - Built motor - P&P Head and Intake - 3" Turbo back - FMIC - Greddy RZ BOV - Walbro 255 - Aeromotive AFPR - 650cc Injectors - Fidanza Flywheel - Zoom clutch - 13" Cobra Front Brakes - AEM WB - Devilsown meth injection - 3.55 Final Drive gear ratio 1981 Chevy Scottsdale 1987 Nissan 300zx - Chump Car 2001 BMW 325i - DD
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02-10-2008, 02:57 AM
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Re: Found A Hidden Switch In My Car
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but anyways..just sayin on all 4 -2gs i have owned have had this switch, that the manual claims is a valet mode toggle for you to shut it off for a preset amount of time (for him to park) then switches to normal mode, thats all im sayin' ,im sure there are some who dont have it.. but with my 4 and this guys that makes 5 with it for ya.....
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02-10-2008, 04:19 AM
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Re: Found A Hidden Switch In My Car
Why in hell were you reading the owners manual??
 That looks like a toggle switch, I dont know how or why you'd hook a timer up to a toggle switch. Also, why would Mitsu put a goofy ass radioshack toggle in? I can understand a valet deal, but not a toggle switch in plain view that looks homebrewed as hell. There is an easy way to check... FOLLOW THE LEADS! For christ's sake, that panel takes all of about 12 seconds to pop off and all you gotta do is look at some wires until you see where they go. To settle the stock vs aftermarket arguement, see if it goes into a wiring harness. If it doesnt, you've got 0% chance making me believe its stock. Also, if it does go to a harness, make sure it looks like it was supposed to be there and not just splicing into existing wires.
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Build on hold until I get a good paying job, either in school or once I get out. At that time a full tear down and complete rebuild should be in order. The Purple People Eater will ride again... January 2011 can't come soon enough.
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