Mystery Custom Cab Dash Button

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Jan 9, 2020 | 08:01 PM

ForddieFender

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Mystery Custom Cab Dash Button

I hope someone will know what I'm getting at without posting a photo.

There's a small, press-able black button a few inches above the key ignition protruding from the face of the dash in my '65 custom cab. I've pressed it with the ignition off, and nothing happens. With the ignition switch on or while the truck is running, pressing it generates a buzzing sound somewhere under the hood that I've yet to trace. Any ideas?

Jan 9, 2020 | 08:05 PM

Becky_is_a_66

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It actuated the windshield wiper pump to spray fluid on the windshield. It’s a momentary switch.

Jan 9, 2020 | 08:07 PM

Samdog1966

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Windshield washer pump.(or optional pasenger ejection seat) Pump is located on left fender well.

Jan 9, 2020 | 08:10 PM

ForddieFender

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Thanks... That's it...

Jan 9, 2020 | 08:12 PM

ForddieFender

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Since it's a bench seat... I would eject myself as well... Yes, it's connected to the washer reservoir...

Jan 10, 2020 | 10:17 AM

TA455HO

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The buzzing sound might be a good sign - that's probably the pump running. Don't run it too long without fluid as the fluid helps keep the motor cool(er) and running without for too long could overheat the pump motor.