Mystery Switch
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Mystery Switch
My 2001 F350 XLT DRW with the 7.3 has a small toggle switch in the fuse panel almost directly under the steering wheel. It is high enough so you can't accidently trip it with you knee, but is accessible by reaching under the panel. It's a two position switch. Does anyone on here have any idea what it is for. I'm stumped.
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My 2001 F350 XLT DRW with the 7.3 has a small toggle switch in the fuse panel almost directly under the steering wheel. It is high enough so you can't accidently trip it with you knee, but is accessible by reaching under the panel. It's a two position switch. Does anyone on here have any idea what it is for. I'm stumped.
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My 2001 F350 XLT DRW with the 7.3 has a small toggle switch in the fuse panel almost directly under the steering wheel. It is high enough so you can't accidently trip it with you knee, but is accessible by reaching under the panel. It's a two position switch. Does anyone on here have any idea what it is for. I'm stumped.
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If it was on any of my trucks through the years, it could be anything. A previous owner like me must have installed it and the only way to find out why is to trace the wires.
Things I've used hidden switches for in the past:
- fuel shut off tied to inertia switch
- brake shift interlock so I could leave engine running
- lighting & inverter relays
- delayed timer for alarm (in case someone stole my alarm key back in the day)
- accessory power
Things I've used hidden switches for in the past:
- fuel shut off tied to inertia switch
- brake shift interlock so I could leave engine running
- lighting & inverter relays
- delayed timer for alarm (in case someone stole my alarm key back in the day)
- accessory power
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Well, the mystery switch doesn't affect starting, so I'm guessing some kind of alarm switch that must have disabled before I bought the truck.
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The old Diablo chips had switches like that, maybe it doesn't work or the switch was just left in to cover the hole. Or maybe a stealth mode switch where no one can see you when it's on.
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It could be anything, from auxiliary lights, to a timed self-destruct circuit, to sideview mirror heaters, to ___________________.
About the only way to REALLY find out what it's for, is to trace the wires from the back of the switch to the end of their run.
About the only way to REALLY find out what it's for, is to trace the wires from the back of the switch to the end of their run.
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