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Old Sep 1, 2015 | 04:46 PM
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Anyone know what this is?

Working on cleaning up a bunch of random wiring the previous owner had installed but have no idea what this device is. It sits below the steering column and is attached to the plastic part of the dash that is below there. Anyone have an idea?


 
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Old Sep 1, 2015 | 05:24 PM
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Its a hidden camera - trace back to the recording device, then let some pretty girls drive your rig (preferably in skirts) and enjoy the photos...



ps - I have no idea what that thing is....
 
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Old Sep 1, 2015 | 05:45 PM
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Aftermarket fog lights switch...or subwoofer switch?

Maybe the gear is removed and the switch is still there....it's not a Ford switch.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2015 | 06:30 PM
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Trailer brakes?
 
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Old Sep 1, 2015 | 06:44 PM
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Looks like a foot to me
 
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Old Sep 1, 2015 | 09:11 PM
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Either controlled some auxiliary lights at one time or maybe he did you a favor and installed a "back-up sensor beeper" cut off switch.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2015 | 10:01 PM
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That's an old school magnetic ignition key security device. Hope it's not still installed!
 
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Old Sep 1, 2015 | 10:23 PM
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That is a remote ultrasonic behavior modifying device. Do you see where it is pointed at? Your GF, Wife or SO has the remote. Mess with them and they activate it and it messes with your Junk and drives you crazy and causes much pain.


Seriously you need to trace the wires and see where it goes. Is it a push switch? If so push it and see if it does anything.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2015 | 10:41 AM
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That's an old school magnetic ignition key security device. Hope it's not still installed!
My bet is: ^^^WHAT HE SAID^^^
 
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Old Sep 2, 2015 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Jmatthews
Looks like a foot to me
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My bet is: ^^^WHAT HE SAID^^^
I'm betting on the Foot to be the sure thing
 
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Old Sep 2, 2015 | 12:14 PM
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Shoot that is a foot I forgot what that looked like

I will check on the wiring today - it did not look like it tied into the brake controller. The it looks just like a magnet so that may very well be it. Thanks for the help!

Randy
 
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Old Sep 2, 2015 | 12:16 PM
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Careful- it may be related to that chunk of iron that's bolted on to the transmission crossmember of all Excursions. That could be the release button to drop the iron thru the radiator of a tailgater.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2015 | 12:17 PM
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Careful- it may be related to that chunk of iron that's bolted on to the transmission crossmember of all Excursions. That could be the release button to drop the iron thru the radiator of a tailgater.
I am hoping thats the case. Could come in handy on the freeways here in Phoenix.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2015 | 12:18 PM
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If ya forgot what yer foot looks like, ya may want to lay off the twinkies and beer!
 
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Old Sep 2, 2015 | 02:43 PM
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Im curious what it is as well, because all the trucks at work have the same thing mounted in the dash
 
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