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?
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".
SirAndy
Oct 4 2016, 02:09 PM
QUOTE(db9146 @ Oct 4 2016, 12:32 PM)
Its the odometer reset. Twist it and it rolls through all of the digits on the odometer to reset it to "0000".
PanelBilly
Oct 4 2016, 02:13 PM
Turns the rust preventative system off. Once this has been activated the car begins to fall apart.
TheCabinetmaker
Oct 4 2016, 02:24 PM
Ejection seat switch
Catorse
Oct 4 2016, 02:25 PM
Muffler bearing oiling port
Frankvw
Oct 4 2016, 02:31 PM
On a serious note: do NOT turn it while driving....
surfdogskier
Oct 4 2016, 02:55 PM
QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Oct 4 2016, 04:24 PM)
Ejection seat switch
Is there any way I can switch it to the passenger side?....I could use it on a few people I know....
surfdogskier
Oct 4 2016, 02:58 PM
Thanks guys for the input!...
rfinegan
Oct 4 2016, 03:27 PM
Agreed ....
On a serious note: do NOT turn it while driving
QUOTE(Frankvw @ Oct 4 2016, 12:31 PM)
On a serious note: do NOT turn it while driving....
TheCabinetmaker
Oct 4 2016, 03:38 PM
QUOTE(surfdogskier @ Oct 4 2016, 03:55 PM)
QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Oct 4 2016, 04:24 PM)
Ejection seat switch
Is there any way I can switch it to the passenger side?....I could use it on a few people I know....
Yes. Just switch the wires around.
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.
Rand
Oct 4 2016, 05:03 PM
QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Oct 4 2016, 02:38 PM)
QUOTE(surfdogskier @ Oct 4 2016, 03:55 PM)
QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Oct 4 2016, 04:24 PM)
Ejection seat switch
Is there any way I can switch it to the passenger side?....I could use it on a few people I know....
Yes. Just switch the wires around.
I won't crack a joke about the knob being in the drivers seat. Love this group.
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
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.
QUOTE(theleschyouknow @ Oct 4 2016, 08:13 PM)
I heard or read this somewhere recently (probably on here) but I liked it
always check the nut holding the wheel first
cjl
malcolm2
Oct 5 2016, 02:38 PM
QUOTE(db9146 @ Oct 4 2016, 02:32 PM)
Its the odometer reset. Twist it and it rolls through all of the digits on the odometer to reset it to "0000".
"000
0" if you are lucky..... mine stops on 001
0 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.
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.
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....
TheCabinetmaker
Oct 5 2016, 04:55 PM
QUOTE(malcolm2 @ Oct 5 2016, 03:38 PM)
QUOTE(db9146 @ Oct 4 2016, 02:32 PM)
Its the odometer reset. Twist it and it rolls through all of the digits on the odometer to reset it to "0000".
"000
0" if you are lucky..... mine stops on 001
0 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.
Just pull it out of the back of the Speedo can. Its just poked in a hole. Unrust it, and stick it back in.
poorsche914
Oct 5 2016, 06:33 PM
QUOTE(malcolm2 @ Oct 5 2016, 04:40 PM)
hey, where are you in East TN. Good to see another Tennessean on the board.
I am in Mount Juliet.
He's in my neck of the woods... Sevierville.
Trying to find time to go over and help him get things straightened out.
malcolm2
Oct 5 2016, 07:05 PM
QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Oct 5 2016, 05:55 PM)
QUOTE(malcolm2 @ Oct 5 2016, 03:38 PM)
QUOTE(db9146 @ Oct 4 2016, 02:32 PM)
Its the odometer reset. Twist it and it rolls through all of the digits on the odometer to reset it to "0000".
"000
0" if you are lucky..... mine stops on 001
0 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.
Just pull it out of the back of the Speedo can. Its just poked in a hole. Unrust it, and stick it back in.
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.
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