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  1. Sandy Eggo

    Sandy Eggo F1 Rookie BANNED

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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

    jjmalez F1 Veteran Silver Subscribed

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    Doesn't look factory spec. Did you purchase your car new? ~ I'm guessing an alarm kill switch or something.


    Joe
     
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  3. Sandy Eggo

    Sandy Eggo F1 Rookie BANNED

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    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.
     
    Sandy Eggo, Dec 29, 2009
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  4. 2NA

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    The only way to know for sure is to follow the wires.
     
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  5. jdlegg

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    Ejection seat control (passenger side). It appears as though the driver's side switch has been removed.

    James
     
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    Flip the switch and see what happens!
     
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  7. wingfeather

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    Don't be surprised if the living room lights go off, though.
     
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  8. Europeanroadandracing

    Europeanroadandracing South Carolina Professional Ferrari Technician

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    Definitely not Ferrari. Most likely related to the alarm.
     
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    Yeah, I was thinking that it was some type of bypass to the factory setup.
     
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  10. marioz

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    That would be my first option.
     
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  11. Vegas-Guy

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    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??
     
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  12. UConn Husky

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    The elusive timing belt reset switch!!
     
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  13. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ Sponsor

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    +1----If it was Ferrari it would be sticky plastic
     
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  14. angelis

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    Maybe a speedo disconnect switch?
     
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    AceMaster Three Time F1 World Champ

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    Lol...maybe it was originally sticky and the previous owner got it re-finished :D
     
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  16. stuckinkuwait

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    its the oil slick lever!
     
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  17. PAP 348

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    It's a switch to power up the invertor for the hair dryers , factory fitment on all 355's :D
     
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    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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