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Title: Mystery Switch
Post by: sedelange on May 19, 2015, 08:30:37 pm
This three position switch is mounted just below the driver's left vent on our 2005 U320. So far I have been unable to find anything it operates.  Does anyone have a suggestion what this could possibly operate? 
Title: Re: Mystery Switch
Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on May 20, 2015, 07:35:35 am
Does anyone have a suggestion what this could possibly operate? 
Steve - I can't help you, but I'm bumping this to the top because I want to hear the answer.  Somebody must know!
Title: Re: Mystery Switch
Post by: Roger & Susan in Home2 on May 20, 2015, 07:38:59 am
Looks like an aftermarket switch. Are there wires hooked up to it?
Title: Re: Mystery Switch
Post by: stump on May 20, 2015, 07:54:33 am
Flick it both ways and try blowing your horn?
Title: Re: Mystery Switch
Post by: sedelange on May 20, 2015, 08:33:55 am
Don't know if wires are hooked to it.  I assume so but will try to look later.  So far, nothing beeps, lights up, hums, whines, or otherwise indicates operation. I keep forgetting about it because it's out of the way. Also doesn't make the coach go faster, slower, or use less fuel. If it was two position, I would have guessed an on/off switch for something added.  The three positions intrigues me.
Title: Re: Mystery Switch
Post by: Mark... on May 20, 2015, 09:20:04 am
...I would have guessed an on/off switch for something added...

On my 05 there is no switch like that anywhere on the dash.

Title: Re: Mystery Switch
Post by: TulsaTrent on May 20, 2015, 09:48:25 am
Does it move like a remote mirror control?
 
Trent
Title: Re: Mystery Switch
Post by: Gary Bouland (RIP) on May 20, 2015, 09:58:54 am
PO added it to control slide at front door ?
Gary B
Title: Re: Mystery Switch
Post by: Michael & Jackie on May 20, 2015, 10:49:56 am
Windshield shade?
Title: Re: Mystery Switch
Post by: Bill Chaplin on May 20, 2015, 10:57:14 am
ejection seat ????????
Title: Re: Mystery Switch
Post by: Michael & Jackie on May 20, 2015, 11:27:11 am
Well Bill, I kinda thought it the switch to nowhere.  Just added by PO when they sold it to make the new owner wonder....whats this do?  I had several for a year that I thought that the only purpose, later found they did something.

mike
Title: Re: Mystery Switch
Post by: toyman on May 20, 2015, 12:09:27 pm
Switch for steps ?
Title: Re: Mystery Switch
Post by: Keith and Joyce on May 20, 2015, 12:34:43 pm
I agree with Toyman.  Switch to keep steps from retracting when you close door?

Keith
Title: Re: Mystery Switch
Post by: Tom Lang on May 20, 2015, 02:56:07 pm
I agree with Toyman.  Switch to keep steps from retracting when you close door?

Keith
My thoughts exactly.
Title: Re: Mystery Switch
Post by: Falconguy on May 20, 2015, 08:33:29 pm
I'm betting on the step also. My switch is hidden in the passenger side front bay. I must remember to tell the next owner what it is and how it works. 
Title: Re: Mystery Switch
Post by: sedelange on May 21, 2015, 02:26:25 am
I will check the step operation tomorrow. It definitely isn't the shades. The switch only moves up and down with a center position. Seems like the steps would only be on/off. If it's for the ejection seat, then the explosive charges need to be serviced.
Title: Re: Mystery Switch
Post by: nitehawk on May 21, 2015, 08:46:19 am
Tell the occupant of the passenger seat it is an electrocution switch for people that don't behave or treat the driver like royalty! :))
Title: Re: Mystery Switch
Post by: sedelange on May 21, 2015, 08:17:20 pm
Switch doesn't work steps
Title: Re: Mystery Switch
Post by: danieljeff545 on May 22, 2015, 08:38:14 am
Flux Capasiter?
Title: Re: Mystery Switch
Post by: Tom Lang on May 22, 2015, 11:42:12 am
Trunk monkey call button.
Title: Re: Mystery Switch
Post by: toyman on May 22, 2015, 12:04:50 pm
Therma-Gap-Indicator ?
Title: Re: Mystery Switch
Post by: sedelange on May 22, 2015, 01:19:37 pm
If it's the flux capacitor, then I am out of nuclear fuel, because I have experienced no time warpage other than the usual 60's flashbacks. 

I was looking at removing the side panel last night to see behind the switch, but so far no go. Anyone know how to remove the panel with the vent?
Title: Re: Mystery Switch
Post by: Kemahjohn on May 22, 2015, 02:05:51 pm
I think it controls the Turbo Encabulator.
Title: Re: Mystery Switch
Post by: pocketchange on May 22, 2015, 02:21:29 pm
Remote Dump?