Whats the button for near shifter
05-13-2009, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by NOBLE' post='877430' date='May 13 2009, 10:23 PM
Dont really want to mess with something that seems to have no effect. "Dont rock the boat baby.."
05-13-2009, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='877307' date='May 13 2009, 01:38 PM
Don't flick that switch!
To the OP: it's obviously the flux capacitor.
05-13-2009, 02:20 PM
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Maybe an O/I or mute switch for a radar detector?
You'll need to see what, if any wires there are going to it. You may need to remove the shift boot and panel to release the button from the backside. Probably a screw on plastic "nut" to hold in place.
Good Luck. Update us on the mystery!
You'll need to see what, if any wires there are going to it. You may need to remove the shift boot and panel to release the button from the backside. Probably a screw on plastic "nut" to hold in place.
Good Luck. Update us on the mystery!
05-13-2009, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by DD_545i' post='877553' date='May 13 2009, 05:09 PM
Lighting related? For turning fogs on without lights on (some people like to do that).
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='877307' date='May 13 2009, 10:38 AM
Don't flick that switch!
05-13-2009, 02:35 PM
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I've got one more suggestion. It might disable the interior motion infra-red sensor of an after-market alarm (for when you want to leave the sunroof open but still alarm the car).
05-13-2009, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by DD_545i' post='877582' date='May 13 2009, 05:35 PM
I've got one more suggestion. It might disable the interior motion infra-red sensor of an after-market alarm (for when you want to leave the sunroof open but still alarm the car).
05-13-2009, 06:54 PM
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Neons maybe 
Actually discovered them on a used camaro many years ago switch was in the same place!
Actually discovered them on a used camaro many years ago
switch was in the same place!