996TT - Switch in Oddments Bin - What's it for?

[StuB]

Cleaning the car last Sunday, I noticed under the little rubber mat in my central lockable oddments bin, there is a circular rocker switch with '0' and '1' positions. The switch is in position '1'. Haven't messed about trying it, but wanted to know what it might be first.

Had a look in the drivers manual and could not find any reference.

Any (sensible) ideas please?

[davek_964]

In the old days, you had valet switches for the alarm. Could it be that? (Not that I've noticed whether I've got one).

[StuB]

davek_964 said:

In the old days, you had valet switches for the alarm. Could it be that? (Not that I've noticed whether I've got one).

Possible, but would have expected that to be in the manual. Will have another look in the manual tonight.

[Sunnysidebb]

Pictures please. Then we can see what exactly you mean.

[davek_964]

Actually - I just remembered, I've had the base of my compartment out to run a cable through there so I know I don't have one in mine...

[Moosh]

Have not noticed a switch in mine, pictures please

[PHOENIXUK]

Its for the rocket booster Stu..

[StuB]

PHOENIXUK said:

Its for the rocket booster Stu..

I hope not, you'd never keep up then Rach

[DJFish]

Could it be some kind of hard wired engine immobiliser or an airbag switch?

[Vixpy1]

Flux Capacitor switch

[StuB]

Vixpy1 said:

Flux Capacitor switch

"I'll have to see if I can hit 88mph to find out Marty"

Immob/PAX airbag is a distinct (sensible) possibility as well.

[PHOENIXUK]

StuB said:

PHOENIXUK said:

Its for the rocket booster Stu..

I hope not, you'd never keep up then Rach

Can't anyhow, I know my place.
Just thought why don't you go ask that nice company at Malton they're sure to know....

[jeremyc]

Switchable map for the ECU? Girly mode in one position and full-on DMS goodness in the other?

Perhaps call DMS and ask if they fit such a thing?

[Popolou]

Is it a circular dial similar to a ventilation control? Tbh, I didnt think the 996 had this but its a common item in gloveboxes and the like.

Pops

[Sunnysidebb]

This Thred Is no Good With Out Pictures.
Are you really interested in finding out what it is or was it just a silly question designed to get us all talking.

[StuB]

Sunnysidebb said:

This Thread Is no Good With Out Pictures.

Taken on Blackberry, but it's not letting me send pics via e-mail at present. On their way, one way or another.

Sunnysidebb said:

Are you really interested in finding out what it is or was it just a silly question designed to get us all talking.

Why do you think I would do the latter? Strange question.

Like your idea Jeremy, also possible and to be tested this weekend when the track wheels come off and the road wheels go back on.

I figure it's not a standard fitment from the (sensible) responses so far, which means I'll have to try and question the former keeper who did all the upgrades.

[StuB]

Popolou said:

Is it a circular dial similar to a ventilation control? Tbh, I didnt think the 996 had this but its a common item in gloveboxes and the like.

Pops

Round rocker switch, much smaller than ventilation control, perhaps just over a centimetre diameter. Nice fit and central at the rear of the oddments bin.

Didn't even know it was there until I took the rubber mat out.

[sportsandclassic]

Hi,

Could be laser jammer switch if fitted? Certainly not standard equipment.

Mike

[Sunnysidebb]

StuB said:

Sunnysidebb said:

This Thread Is no Good With Out Pictures.

Taken on Blackberry, but it's not letting me send pics via e-mail at present. On their way, one way or another.

Sunnysidebb said:

Are you really interested in finding out what it is or was it just a silly question designed to get us all talking.

Why do you think I would do the latter? Strange question.

Like your idea Jeremy, also possible and to be tested this weekend when the track wheels come off and the road wheels go back on.

I figure it's not a standard fitment from the (sensible) responses so far, which means I'll have to try and question the former keeper who did all the upgrades.

The reason I ask is because some of us have been round cars for a very long time and might just recognise the switch. There are a few iffy systems that can be fitted to a car to try and evade certain people. Without a picture how on earth are we supposed to recognise a switch. A picture paints a 1000 words. Had you posted up a picture I might not have questioned your reasoning. TBH I'm not here to take the piss or in fact to gain anything from the experience at all. If anyone can come up with what the switch is for then that's great for you so its not a strange question. Put the effort in and you will get results.

Edited by Sunnysidebb on Wednesday 12th October 23:26

[ghamer]

Sunnysidebb said:

I will PM you if it is what I think it is.

O come on tell us all we,re intrigued!