Mysterious switch in 04 SR5 fuse area

Submitted: Monday, May 01, 2006 at 14:15
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G'day,

I was having a look at the interior fuses of my 04 Hilux SR5 3.0TD and found a small black switch. It's kind of like a button switch which just pushes in but doesn't actually click. It is just loose in the area and is on a rather short wires so doesn't seam to acually belong to a mounting position. Just curious as to what it is for and if anyone can shed some light.
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Reply By: Member - Andrew(WA) - Monday, May 01, 2006 at 14:44

Monday, May 01, 2006 at 14:44
No idea but it sounds like a 'reset' button of some sought.

Have you rang a dealer and asked?
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Follow Up By: Member - Crazie (VIC) - Monday, May 01, 2006 at 14:52

Monday, May 01, 2006 at 14:52
Similar thinking..

Could be an alarm / immobiliser over ride. To allow you to start the hilux with the key when the alarm is on.

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Follow Up By: rolux1983 - Monday, May 01, 2006 at 20:38

Monday, May 01, 2006 at 20:38
Hi
Just checked in my 2004 standard and no switch may be a reset of some sorts ,also ben have you found any workshop manuals on this model at all other than an original from tojo,thanks
rolux
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Follow Up By: benplant - Tuesday, May 02, 2006 at 08:46

Tuesday, May 02, 2006 at 08:46
Sorry Rolux I haven't.
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Reply By: Member - Bruce and Anne - Monday, May 01, 2006 at 16:22

Monday, May 01, 2006 at 16:22
Probably be a circuit breaker for the power windows or something similar.
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Reply By: Derek from Affordable Batteries & Radiators - Monday, May 01, 2006 at 18:02

Monday, May 01, 2006 at 18:02
I agree it sounds like a circuit breaker.

or.....

Do your brake lights work. Could be the brake light switch. LOL. ;-)

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Reply By: hotdfa - Monday, May 01, 2006 at 21:22

Monday, May 01, 2006 at 21:22
Sounds like a valay switch for a non genuine alarm i had one on my old landcruiser
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Reply By: benplant - Tuesday, May 02, 2006 at 08:45

Tuesday, May 02, 2006 at 08:45
Thanks guys,

Probably is to do with alarm system as you suspect. Just didn't look like it was part of the alarm system wiring. I will call and ask. Nice of them to tell you about these sort of things eh.

Cheers.
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Reply By: Member - Bradley- Tuesday, May 02, 2006 at 15:10

Tuesday, May 02, 2006 at 15:10
its about 10mm diameter, 8mm high with a 2 or 3 mm "button" in the middle and is a momentary contact, i'm guessing.

if so Yes as stated it is a "valet" switch to allow alarm overides, and change the modes of operation of the alarm .

its standard practice to put them within reach from the drivers area.
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