Mystery switch....
09-02-2013, 05:24 PM
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Mystery switch....
Does anyone know what this switch is for? Initially I thought is an aftermarket switch fitted, but I removed the door cards on the weekend and the switch is exactly the same as is used for the electric mirror (but only have 2 wires connected to it). Also, lifting the handbrake cover a bit to see what is going on underneath I can see it is really well fitted and appears to have been done at the factory. The wires lead to the rear of the car but I have not yet had time to remove the trim to see where they run to…. Played around with the switch but appear to do nothing…..
Car is a 1991 Euro GT
Car is a 1991 Euro GT
09-02-2013, 05:29 PM
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how many rear fog lamps does the car have? maybe this turns one on or off after the the one is actuated
09-02-2013, 05:53 PM
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maybe its a brake light cut out switch
09-02-2013, 06:03 PM
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I would like to find out as well.
Someone wrote here a while ago that it was a factory alarm interior sensor override switch; meaning you could have the windows open but still have doors, hatch, bonnet(hood) alarmed. I don't have the factory alarm anymore so no way of testing this.
Do you have the factory alarm?
Someone wrote here a while ago that it was a factory alarm interior sensor override switch; meaning you could have the windows open but still have doors, hatch, bonnet(hood) alarmed. I don't have the factory alarm anymore so no way of testing this.
Do you have the factory alarm?
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09-02-2013, 06:10 PM
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Ok - not related to the rear fog lights - when I switch the fog lights on it illuminates in both rear lights but flicking the switch does not turn one of them out....
Yes, UK RHD car - nothing in the owners manual either....
Yes, UK RHD car - nothing in the owners manual either....
09-02-2013, 06:21 PM
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I would like to find out as well.
Someone wrote here a while ago that it was a factory alarm interior sensor override switch; meaning you could have the windows open but still have doors, hatch, bonnet(hood) alarmed. I don't have the factory alarm anymore so no way of testing this.
Do you have the factory alarm?
Someone wrote here a while ago that it was a factory alarm interior sensor override switch; meaning you could have the windows open but still have doors, hatch, bonnet(hood) alarmed. I don't have the factory alarm anymore so no way of testing this.
Do you have the factory alarm?
09-02-2013, 06:40 PM
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Oliver - do you have one fitted to your 1991 S4 as well? I have a factory alarm installed but no longer working
I found my notes - proper name is "vent" switch. A UK user (rawki ?)found the description in his manual a few years ago.
09-02-2013, 06:57 PM
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good to know about the alarm sensor cut off switch