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Posted by: tp_reading Apr 14 2017, 10:54 AM

I have been ferreting around the back of my dash and come across this. It looks like some kind of switch, but obviously not complete. Anyone help please ?

Posted by: Dave_Darling Apr 14 2017, 11:11 AM

Looks aftermarket. The electrical tape, the in-line fuse, the semi-insulated crimp-on connector (yellow insulator on the right) are all give-aways for that.

Could be just about anything. From powering an electric windshield washer pump, to a quickie anti-theft switch, to... Well, anything someone could use their imaginations for!

I really don't like that it appears to be bare metal with current flowing through it. That seems like a great way to pop fuses, or if you're really unlucky, start fires.

Trace the wires--where do they go?

--DD

Posted by: Mueller Apr 14 2017, 11:19 AM

Toggle or rocker switch that is missing a bunch of parts.

Posted by: tp_reading Apr 14 2017, 11:27 AM

Yes I figured it was a broken rocker switch. Odd that it was hidden behind the fuel gauge, impossible to get to without pulling out the gauge, I guess I will have to trace the wires, but it's a real mystery.

Posted by: 914Sixer Apr 14 2017, 02:41 PM

Home made kill switch.

Posted by: tp_reading Apr 14 2017, 03:40 PM

I have discovered some crappie workmanship on my car, but this bit of wiring is the worst !