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| srreality |
 Mar 19 2017, 01:41 PM
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While troubleshooting my inoperative wiper system, I found this little wired button laying up inside my dash. I can't see where the wiring for it starts, but it's somewhere around the steering column/instrument cluster. What is it?
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| IronHillRestorations |
Mar 19 2017, 01:52 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,715 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None 
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It's not stock, so you'll have to trace the wires to see where they go. Without any more info it's anyone's guess
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| srreality |
Mar 19 2017, 03:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 73 Joined: 14-July 15 From: Colorado Member No.: 18,957 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Perry Kiehl @ Mar 19 2017, 01:52 PM)  It's not stock, so you'll have to trace the wires to see where they go. Without any more info it's anyone's guess Would that be something used for a trunk latch opener? This car came with a Porsche reflector for the blank space between the tail lights and what appears to be a electric latch solenoid...........but neither was mounted. The car came to me in boxes, so it's been an adventure putting it back together!  |
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| 7TPorsh |
Mar 19 2017, 03:50 PM
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7T Porsh Group: Members Posts: 2,691 Joined: 27-March 06 From: Glendale Ca Member No.: 5,782 Region Association: Southern California
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I have no clue but surprised I haven't seen the "it's the ejector seat" comments or "muffler cutout switch".
Does it have voltage? Whn you press what happens? Stand back Trace the wire that gets power when the switch is pressed. |
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| anderssj |
Mar 19 2017, 04:00 PM
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Dog is my copilot... Group: Members Posts: 1,654 Joined: 28-January 03 From: VA Member No.: 207 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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It looks a lot like the "5" (5th gear/electric OD) button from an old Volvo 240.
 Could mean you have an old Volvo M46 trans in your car . . . . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) FWIW, it's usually a "momentary" switch, so could be used for the trunk latch as described above. |
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| bandjoey |
Mar 19 2017, 05:03 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,923 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Electric windshield washer pump
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| srreality |
Mar 19 2017, 06:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 73 Joined: 14-July 15 From: Colorado Member No.: 18,957 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(bandjoey @ Mar 19 2017, 05:03 PM) Electric windshield washer pump The funny thing is, there's a brand new, unused GM windshield washer pump (still in the box) in one of the boxes of parts that came with the car.........but no sign of one having been installed...........besides being GM..........just one of the multitude of odd things that came with the project. |
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| anderssj |
Mar 19 2017, 08:43 PM
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Dog is my copilot... Group: Members Posts: 1,654 Joined: 28-January 03 From: VA Member No.: 207 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(srreality @ Mar 19 2017, 03:41 PM) By the way, NICE carpet as shown in the picture you posted! Any info (source, color, type, German or domestic, etc.) would be appreciated! Thanks in advance, Steve A- |
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