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  1. Sandy Eggo

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    #1 Sandy Eggo, Dec 29, 2009
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    Hi -

    Anybody know what this toggle switch is/does?

    I presume the T-pull is a fail safe to open the bonnet.

    Picture was taken above passenger footwell.

    Thanks,
    Rick

    PS Nitrous? Passenger eject?? :D
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  2. jjmalez

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    #2 jjmalez, Dec 29, 2009
    Doesn't look factory spec. Did you purchase your car new? ~ I'm guessing an alarm kill switch or something.


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  3. Sandy Eggo

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    #3 Sandy Eggo, Dec 29, 2009
    I'm the 5th or 6th owner. It does have an aftermarket Alpine alarm system; perhaps it is related to that.

    I'll ping the previous owner too.

    PS It's a '95 355 GTS if that helps.
     
  4. 2NA

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    #4 2NA, Dec 29, 2009
    The only way to know for sure is to follow the wires.
     
  5. jdlegg

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    #5 jdlegg, Dec 29, 2009
    Ejection seat control (passenger side). It appears as though the driver's side switch has been removed.

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  6. Ingenere

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    #6 Ingenere, Dec 29, 2009
    Flip the switch and see what happens!
     
  7. wingfeather

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    #7 wingfeather, Dec 29, 2009
    Don't be surprised if the living room lights go off, though.
     
  8. Europeanroadandracing

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    #8 Europeanroadandracing, Dec 29, 2009
    Definitely not Ferrari. Most likely related to the alarm.
     
  9. TRScotty

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    #9 TRScotty, Dec 29, 2009
    Yeah, I was thinking that it was some type of bypass to the factory setup.
     
  10. marioz

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    #10 marioz, Dec 29, 2009
    That would be my first option.
     
  11. Vegas-Guy

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    #11 Vegas-Guy, Dec 29, 2009
    I have a '95 also and it has one too!!! But mine is on the driver side??? I've never switched it (fear of what might happen) but have always wondered??
     
  12. UConn Husky

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    #12 UConn Husky, Dec 30, 2009
    The elusive timing belt reset switch!!
     
  13. 285ferrari

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    #13 285ferrari, Dec 30, 2009
    +1----If it was Ferrari it would be sticky plastic
     
  14. angelis

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    #14 angelis, Dec 30, 2009
    Maybe a speedo disconnect switch?
     
  15. AceMaster

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    #15 AceMaster, Dec 30, 2009
    Lol...maybe it was originally sticky and the previous owner got it re-finished :D
     
  16. stuckinkuwait

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    #16 stuckinkuwait, Dec 30, 2009
    its the oil slick lever!
     
  17. PAP 348

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    #17 PAP 348, Dec 30, 2009
    It's a switch to power up the invertor for the hair dryers , factory fitment on all 355's :D
     
  18. X11OUD

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    #18 X11OUD, Jan 4, 2010
    Is it a 'Valet' switch for the alarm? the old Cliffords had them as did some Alpines, turn on the ignition and flick the switch, does the Alarm LED stay illuminated?
    Dont flick the switch whilst seated, just in case it is an ejector seat :)
     

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