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Posted by: surfdogskier Oct 4 2016, 01:25 PM

I have no idea what this is or does. I can't find anything on it. It is a turning switch with a wire attached to it. I havent tore my dash apart yet to figure out where it goes. It is a turn style switch. I wondered if it was some type of kill switch since I can't start my car for the life of me. Do any of you have this or is this stock?


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Posted by: db9146 Oct 4 2016, 01:32 PM

Its the odometer reset. Twist it and it rolls through all of the digits on the odometer to reset it to "0000".

Posted by: SirAndy Oct 4 2016, 02:09 PM

Posted by: PanelBilly Oct 4 2016, 02:13 PM

Turns the rust preventative system off. Once this has been activated the car begins to fall apart.

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Oct 4 2016, 02:24 PM

Ejection seat switch

Posted by: Catorse Oct 4 2016, 02:25 PM

Muffler bearing oiling port

Posted by: Frankvw Oct 4 2016, 02:31 PM

On a serious note: do NOT turn it while driving....

Posted by: surfdogskier Oct 4 2016, 02:55 PM

Is there any way I can switch it to the passenger side?....I could use it on a few people I know....

Posted by: surfdogskier Oct 4 2016, 02:58 PM

Thanks guys for the input!...

Posted by: rfinegan Oct 4 2016, 03:27 PM

Agreed ....
On a serious note: do NOT turn it while driving

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Oct 4 2016, 03:38 PM

Yes. Just switch the wires around.

Posted by: BillC Oct 4 2016, 04:53 PM

It looks like it might be missing the knob that goes on the shaft. It'll be harder to turn without the knob. IIRC, the knob is held on with a set screw, which probably came loose and let the knob fall off.

Posted by: Rand Oct 4 2016, 05:03 PM

I won't crack a joke about the knob being in the drivers seat. Love this group.

Posted by: theleschyouknow Oct 4 2016, 06:13 PM

I heard or read this somewhere recently (probably on here) but I liked it

always check the nut holding the wheel first


cjl

Posted by: Alfieg23 Oct 5 2016, 02:22 PM

Is this reset knob accessible if my car has the A/C vents running along the bottom of the dash? I can't seem to locate it.

Posted by: malcolm2 Oct 5 2016, 02:38 PM

"0000" if you are lucky..... mine stops on 0010 every damn time. drives me crazy. And mine is not attached to the btm of the dash.

Some PO pulled it out and re-installed the nut (that rusted) so mine just dangles, never to be attached again.

Posted by: malcolm2 Oct 5 2016, 02:40 PM

hey, where are you in East TN. Good to see another Tennessean on the board.

I am in Mount Juliet.

Posted by: Frankvw Oct 5 2016, 03:44 PM

"Is this reset knob accessible if my car has the A/C vents running along the bottom of the dash? "
YES. I have that and it is there....

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Oct 5 2016, 04:55 PM

Just pull it out of the back of the Speedo can. Its just poked in a hole. Unrust it, and stick it back in.

Posted by: poorsche914 Oct 5 2016, 06:33 PM

He's in my neck of the woods... Sevierville.
Trying to find time to go over and help him get things straightened out.

Posted by: malcolm2 Oct 5 2016, 07:05 PM

I tried the unrust process, but it didn't work. So I either get a new cord or live with it. I think the 1 mile starting point comes from the odometer not the cord.