Swich of unknown purpose

Everything that doesn't belong in the previous categories probably belongs here. Interiour (how are the seats mounted? how to remove the CEM?) and exteriour (how to replace the popup-lights shock absorbers or a door) are discussed here!

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Swanny
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Swich of unknown purpose

Post by Swanny » Wed Feb 18, 2015 1:06 pm

Ok, I give up! What is the switch for next to the heated seat buttons? I have a blank on one side and a headlight symbol next to the mystery switch (sorry no pic). I can't work out what it does. Is it for turning off the running lights?
480 Turbo S/R 'Matilda' - '89 red - Norfolk

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jamescarruthers
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Re: Swich of unknown purpose

Post by jamescarruthers » Wed Feb 18, 2015 1:26 pm

Yup, it switches the long range lights on... but only when the high beam is selected on the indicator/light stalk.

I can't think of a reason to have it off!
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)

Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
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Swanny
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Re: Swich of unknown purpose

Post by Swanny » Wed Feb 18, 2015 3:07 pm

Mystery solved, thanks very much. Although I kind of liked the element of 'unknown' that came with it. Cheers.
480 Turbo S/R 'Matilda' - '89 red - Norfolk

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