hidden switch

hidden switch

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TVRNick

Original Poster:

15 posts

96 months

Tuesday 29th August 2023
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Now here is something of a puzzle Whilst i had the steering column cowl off, sorting out why the indicator stalk doesn't self cancel, i happened to spot this tiny toggle switch hidden away See pic It looks like it could a factory fit anyone any ideas?

phillpot

17,151 posts

185 months

Wednesday 30th August 2023
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Fuzzy photo! About as much use as a chocolate teapot biglaugh

Doubt it is factory fit, could be fan over ride?

Edited by phillpot on Wednesday 30th August 11:12

mentall

454 posts

132 months

Wednesday 30th August 2023
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I had a 'hidden switch' on my MGB many, many years ago.

it was a single-pole changeover switch that diverted the switched output from the ignition switch to the horn wiring: a cheap and effective immobiliser and alarm!

Beast Master

65 posts

26 months

Friday 15th September 2023
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I tried squinting, but I sstill can't make out where the switch is! :-)

v8s4me

7,249 posts

221 months

Friday 15th September 2023
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Flick it and see what happens.....or doesn't smile

NicBowman

785 posts

240 months

Saturday 16th September 2023
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I used to put a hidden “off switch” for security. Turn it off and see what happens?

TVRNick

Original Poster:

15 posts

96 months

Saturday 16th September 2023
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it doesn't seem to do anything I'll try get a better photo of it

v8s4me

7,249 posts

221 months

Saturday 16th September 2023
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You'll need to trace the wires back to make sense of it.

GreenV8S

30,259 posts

286 months

Sunday 17th September 2023
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TVRNick said:
it doesn't seem to do anything I'll try get a better photo of it
Has it got a voltage on any of the wires going to it? Check ignition off and engine running.