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F-J'87EuroTR (Ferrarijoe)
Junior Member
Username: Ferrarijoe
Post Number: 128
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, April 26, 2002 - 11:44 am: | |
Bruce,
I had an idea. Wherever those wires from the mystery switch end up, they have to pass down through the �A� pillar to either the left or the right side of your dash. If you remove the speaker panels on either side, you can easily see them and be able to trace the wires once you identify them.
The speaker panels should have one screw securing them at the forward/lower foot well. You might have to peel the glued carpet back to expose them and you will not have to remove the foot rest on the drivers side. On the door side, there should be two, an upper and lower that are right next to the door weather seal.
Once the screw are out, pull the bottom of the panel outward and it will come out but be careful of the speaker wires attached to the cross-over panel. I have had the speaker panels off several times and for example, the wire harness for the side view mirrors are visible/accessible as well as the harnesses leading up to the upper center console switches and lights. From there you should be able to trace them onwards. It is worth a shot if you have not tried it yet. Let us know.
Joe
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Greg Owens (Owens84qv)
Member
Username: Owens84qv
Post Number: 335
Registered: 10-2001
| | Posted on Friday, April 26, 2002 - 11:23 am: | |
Bruce and Don, care to post pics so we can see the mystery buttons and switches you guys are talking about? |
bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Junior Member
Username: Bws88tr
Post Number: 146
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Friday, April 26, 2002 - 11:09 am: | |
dan
does your manual show anything,?? diagram?? ask magoo on this chat..hes a nice guy, has a 308, and knows alot about his car..
regards,
bruce |
Don Norton (Litig8r)
Junior Member
Username: Litig8r
Post Number: 54
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Friday, April 26, 2002 - 10:12 am: | |
I had the same problem - there's a mystery switch on the console of my 308, same as the factory switches. Haven't figured out what it was for yet. |
bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Junior Member
Username: Bws88tr
Post Number: 137
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Friday, April 26, 2002 - 6:23 am: | |
hi joe
i put a multimeter on it with the engine on and off and wasnt reading anything .ooo, called the 2nd owner and he knew nothing about it, the first owner died...
maybe it was a button for a car alarm, or some other option that he took off or disconnected..but the amazing part is that switch was the exact style as the 2 other light switches, like it came right out of the factory.. so im not going to loose sleep about it
thanks to all for your help......... |
F-J'87EuroTR (Ferrarijoe)
Junior Member
Username: Ferrarijoe
Post Number: 126
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, April 25, 2002 - 7:34 pm: | |
Bruce,
Did you figure it out? I have a Euro TR and the upper console has two switches with a blank in the center. The left switch is for the rear fog lamps (turns on your brake lights). The right switch is for the rear window defroster.
It sounds like the previous owner added it for something. Can you make contact with them? I am sure you would have tried that already but I thought I would mention it.
Take care, Joe
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bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Junior Member
Username: Bws88tr
Post Number: 95
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Friday, April 19, 2002 - 8:03 am: | |
THANK YOU ED, IM GOING TO TRACE IT TODAY WITH A MULTIMETER AND HOPEFULLY ILL GET NOWHERE TO SATISFY MY CURIOSITY
HAVE A SUPER WEEKEND..
YOUR BUDDY BRUCE FROM NJ |
Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Intermediate Member
Username: Irfgt
Post Number: 1119
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Friday, April 19, 2002 - 6:33 am: | |
If you car has an aftermarket alarm or power door locks then the button can be for the programming controls. The aftermarket door locks I just installed on my car has this. I am serious this time. |
bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Junior Member
Username: Bws88tr
Post Number: 92
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Friday, April 19, 2002 - 6:00 am: | |
magoo
dont sweat it buddy
thankks....bruce |
magoo (Magoo)
Advanced Member
Username: Magoo
Post Number: 2523
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2002 - 10:17 pm: | |
P.S. You have to have all three switches on for the brighter safety lights to work if you have that option. |
magoo (Magoo)
Advanced Member
Username: Magoo
Post Number: 2522
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2002 - 10:15 pm: | |
Bruce, Wish I had a answer for you. I have seen some cars, imports like my wifes Jag. that does have a switch, a option, for a brighter light in the rear which is red and is located in brake light area. This is extra protection in foggy conditions. Check it out with the key on the switch on and the headlights on to see if the tail lights are much brighter. Who knows since the switch is red. Just a thought. |
magoo (Magoo)
Advanced Member
Username: Magoo
Post Number: 2521
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2002 - 10:04 pm: | |
NO, NO, Bruce , You took what I said the wrong way. He was just kidding was my point. We all try to set up funny posts once in a while. Breaks the boredom. BRGDS, |
Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
Member
Username: Benjet
Post Number: 551
Registered: 1-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2002 - 9:41 pm: | |
No red swtich in mine either.
-Ben
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bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Junior Member
Username: Bws88tr
Post Number: 91
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2002 - 9:15 pm: | |
its a different size than the 2 light buttons, but doesnt look like a aftermarket switch.tomorrow when i have time, im going to take a volt meter to see if there is any juice to it,if theres not ,im not going to worry about it,my friend told me in t.r s,euro models that the switch im refering to was for back fog lights....im still scratching my head, but thanks for your interest...
bruce |
Steve Magnusson (91tr)
Member
Username: 91tr
Post Number: 680
Registered: 1-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2002 - 8:39 pm: | |
bruce -- no idea here. I just went to the garage, and there's nothing but smooth plastic between the map light switch and the florescent light switch on mine. Are you saying that it exactly matches the recessed light switches? (i.e. the console has a molded radius around the switch and the top of the switch button is flush with the console?) |
bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Junior Member
Username: Bws88tr
Post Number: 90
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2002 - 8:27 pm: | |
steve
it sits in the middle of the o/h console, to the left theres a switch for the courtesy {flouresant) light , then the red push button switch, the to the right is the switch for the map light, a little,direct pointy light...any help?? |
BretM (Bretm)
Intermediate Member
Username: Bretm
Post Number: 2396
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2002 - 8:20 pm: | |
I think Ed was just joking, I think we should all calm down a bit. I for one found it funny. It's not like it ruined the thread or anything, if someone knows they're not going to decide not to answer this post because of Ed's little joke. |
Steve Magnusson (91tr)
Member
Username: 91tr
Post Number: 678
Registered: 1-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2002 - 8:20 pm: | |
bruce -- there's no "red push button switch" in my '91 US TR overhead console -- what's its postion relative to the other switches? |
bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Junior Member
Username: Bws88tr
Post Number: 89
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2002 - 8:08 pm: | |
magoo
that crap doesnt bother me,just shows his ignorance here, but seriously i dont know what that button is for,,maybe i can get some help from you...ive seen all your intelligent answers to other people, you know your shi@#$%
thanks,
bruce |
magoo (Magoo)
Advanced Member
Username: Magoo
Post Number: 2517
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2002 - 7:59 pm: | |
Bruce, He means no harm. He has done this a "couple of times" before. |
Jeff 77 GTB (Jbk)
Junior Member
Username: Jbk
Post Number: 73
Registered: 4-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2002 - 6:39 am: | |
Ed, I like that. Thanks for the laugh this morning. |
bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Junior Member
Username: Bws88tr
Post Number: 78
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2002 - 5:52 am: | |
gee
thanks ed for your intelligent answer and your help,ill always count on you for help in the future.. |
Edward Gault (Irfgt)
Intermediate Member
Username: Irfgt
Post Number: 1102
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2002 - 5:47 am: | |
What ever you do, do not push this button. If you do you will activate the right side ejector seat and the entire right side roof panel will seperate and the passenger seat will eject. You're joking! I never joke about my job 007. |
bruce wellington (Bws88tr)
Junior Member
Username: Bws88tr
Post Number: 77
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2002 - 5:13 am: | |
i need help with this one...on the overhead console where the buttons for the interior light as well as the button for the tiny spot light are, there sits a red push button switch.I have read the owners guide as well asking the previous owner , about the function of this button, no-body knows??? any help from you nice people on this one?? its not an add on for a radar dect or fog lights or alarm system |