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Old 12-14-2011, 08:28 AM
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tiny push button under steering column??? anyone know what this is.
 
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Old 12-14-2011, 10:07 AM
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Do you have a picture? Doesn't ring any bells to me. Probably part of an aftermarket alarm or other accessory.

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Old 12-14-2011, 10:39 AM
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Default ill see if i can get a pic. tks
ill see if i can get a pic. tks
 
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Mine has a dimmer knob for the dash lights, but no button. Maybe it's the Lucas self destruct?
 
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Old 12-15-2011, 11:41 AM
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Agreed with Jamey. Very likely it is self destruct for when you've had it with the car.
 
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Agreed with Jamey. Very likely it is self destruct for when you've had it with the car.
I so hope i do not have to use it anytime soon.
 
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Definitely sounds like aftermarket. My vote goes for alarm installation.
 
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Old 12-17-2011, 04:59 PM
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Agree with Flint. I have seen many cars with the emergency alarm disable button in this place. (If the remote dies you push it a numkber of times within a set time or similar to switch off the alarm.)
 
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What year is your car? I have a '93 and have the same button. I was wondering what it was for, myself.
 
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1988, will be tracing out soon.
 
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Old 12-30-2011, 10:52 PM
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Could it be the valet switch? In searching for how to reset my keyless entry system, I realized that maybe that's what it could be.
 
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Valet and emergency "off" switch were usually the same.
 
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