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Mystery switch on steering column

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Old 05-08-2020, 03:36 PM
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I have a small rocker switch on the steering column of my 1996 4.0 the function of which I can not work out.

I'm not sure if its factory fitted or some retrofitted thing for an old immobiliser or something.

Does anyone else have one?

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Old 05-08-2020, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ralfj
I have a small rocker switch on the steering column of my 1996 4.0 the function of which I can not work out.

I'm not sure if its factory fitted or some retrofitted thing for an old immobiliser or something.

Does anyone else have one?

Thanks

Ralf

Likely a security system/valet switch. Probably related to small red light in pic. Do you have jag CATS security fitted?
 
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Old 05-11-2020, 06:16 AM
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As above. Its the so called valet switch. It allows certain sections of the alarm to turn off when you hand the car over to a valet parker. If you ever do that you should also give them the green key as this also restricts what they can open. I have never used the switch or the key as l never use valet parking lol
 
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