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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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P switch on dash???

Hey 6.0 brother/sister!
A friend (of a friend, of a...) was looking at an 06 350. On the dash is a switch marked P on/off. What is that? I was thinking it might be power heated seats, am I wrong. Not a big thing, but I can't find the info anywhere. Thanks
 
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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It's the backup sensor switch. Here's a picture, it's right next to the 2wd/4wd switch and to the left of the radio and climate control ****.

 
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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The P switch is part of the backup sensor system and it disables the audible signal you get when backing and get close to an object. Typically, you would use it if your backing with a trailer.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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I would have never figured that one out. Thanks much. Ya'll have a great weekend.
 
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PS, back-up warning sensor??? I thought that was the wifes job!!!
 
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PS, back-up warning sensor??? I thought that was the wifes job!!!
It's for the times when she's not there telling you what to do.... oh and you can turn it off too!
 
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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Jonathan, I must say that that's a pretty snazzy looking dash in that picture.
 

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Thanks Jonathan, I just got smacked in the back of the head......That callus is gettin big!
Yea, are those aftermarket dash accessories?
 
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by juneau76
Jonathan, I must say that that's a pretty snazzy looking dash in that picture.
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Thanks Jonathan, I just got smacked in the back of the head......That callus is gettin big!
Yea, are those aftermarket dash accessories?
I actually own a King Ranch but that picture is from a web site, it's not mine. It looks nice but a little toooo much plastic wood for me. HH60FE, man you gotta learn how to duck!
 
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