Technical switch under dash?

[nad33m]

coupe 20vt 1998

looks like it factory fitted, got 0 1 on off , its under the steering wheel left side dash, upside down, u cant see it unless u look under.

cant for the life of me work out what it does, was in the on position when i bought it.

everyone else have this switch? what does it do?


thanks!

 

[Ffoxy]

Switch everything on & see what goes off when you switch it?

Sorry no idea, maybe a DIY immobiliser / alarm?

 

[nad33m]

pic here, it does not seem to do anything

 

[Ffoxy]

I'd have to track it down! Is that an added on yellow wire I see coming from under the steering column cover?

Try contacting ChrisUK on here, I think he has the same car, not sure tho...

https://www.fiatforum.com/garage_vehicle.php?do=view_vehicle&id=1994

 

[jip0]

that looks like someone has added that into me

maybe they used it as an engine start button but disconnected it when they sold it

 

[ChrisUK]

Manual switch for engine cooling fan?

It's DIY for sure my car aint got one. Only way for sure would be to follow were wiring goes.

 

[Palio]

Manual switch for engine cooling fan?

It's DIY for sure my car aint got one. Only way for sure would be to follow were wiring goes.

No mine hasn't got it either. I'd agree most likely is a manual over-ride switch for the cooling fan - it's a frequent modification, though not entirely sure why it's needed unless you go on the track or have head gasket problems..........

Gavin.

 

[jimboy]

Yes a DIY switch. If it turns out to be for the cooling fan, I would be checking the whole cooling system. I may be wrong but It's there for a reason.

The cynic tells me one or two things. A track day helper, or the car was overheating & this was obviously put in. A well looked after Coops cooling system doesn't really need this.......but ......Have you had The Coop long?