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Old 03-07-2012, 12:09 AM   #1
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I know it's a longshot...Any ideas

Looking for ideas. We bought our F150 Lariat SCrew 4x4 almost a year ago from a dealer. It has a factory tow pkg, tranny cooler, loaded options. There is a simple switch on the dash installed by previous owner(dealer has no contact info). At the time of purchase I thought the switch might be for controlling trailer lights manually(blink the lights etc) Bought TT a month ago, hooked up trailer, no dice. Have tried it during several applications, seems to control nothing. I hear nothing running, activating etc. Cargo light already has switch. Thought maybe was to control wig-wags or blue lights(volunteer firefighter) but see no signs of former light mountings or extra wires under dash etc. I know the possibilities are endless. Just short of tearing apart the dash to trace the wires any ideas as to what it could possibly control or areas to look? No extra accessories in cab or that were removed. Other options eliminated- does not operate passenger eject, mute the kids, illuminate Prepare for Takeoff Fasten Safety Belts sign, engage warp speed nor open a hyperspace window, and no it's not to control NOS(nitrous oxide tanks). :hihi: Thanks for any and all input
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Old 03-07-2012, 12:54 AM   #2
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You are right this is probably a long shot but I will takes a stab at it. I am thinking that maybe the previous owner has some kind of warning light, like the yellow ones for construction, hooked into the cigarette lighter and liked to keep it plugged in instead of plugging it in all the time.
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No idea what it could be for. I mounted one like that under my dash that sends power to the camera on the rear of my old 5th wheel.
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I agree, I think it might be a power switch for the aux power/ cig lighter
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Old 03-07-2012, 05:35 AM   #5
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Do not touch that switch! It is the self destruct switch! :hihi:
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I had the same toggle switch in my pick up. When in the up position it powered my airhorns and air compressor, when in the down position it powered my factory horn.
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Old 03-07-2012, 06:32 AM   #7
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Could it be a driver EJECT SWITCH?? .........just check and make sure the parachute is packed properly. The mute switch would be a great idea as well.

What about a snow plow? Would the previous owner have been plowing any snow?
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Old 03-07-2012, 06:55 AM   #8
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Dang...could be anything...rocket launcher, gatling gun...lol

Some of my diesel associates use a switch like that to lock up the torque converter sooner.
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Old 03-07-2012, 07:28 AM   #9
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Do not touch that switch! It is the self destruct switch! :hihi:
I didn't think you needed a self-destruct switch on a Ford, Crabman. Don't they do that all by themselves?

Come to think of it, all vehicles do that naturally- just at different rates.

It looks like there's a cover plate beneath the switch- possibly for an ash tray or some other option the truck doesn't have. It's hard to tell from the picture. Can you remove it and see some of the wiring behind the dash?
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I didn't think you needed a self-destruct switch on a Ford, Crabman. Don't they do that all by themselves?



I was thinking that, but was scared to say it! :hihi: I know my last Ford did not need the switch. But that was a long time ago, 1984 F250 that I special ordered. If it had the switch, I would have flipped it long before I sold it!
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Could it be a switch for an aftermarket security system?
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It is a FORD... that is the emergency locater transponder switch for when the vehicle is Found On Road Dead
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The FORDELT switch...I will have to look in my Dad's F350, bet he has one too...lol
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Thanks for the suggestions so far. I have tested some of the ideas. It does not control the power to the cigarette lighter or the 12v plug-in higher on the dash. Plugged in misc electronic device, flipped switch, did not shut off. Not a self destruct switch Crabman, I woulda been toast a long time ago many times as I've tested it. Does not change the horn(s) although that would be sweet. Not driver eject(tested while parked just in case) not for snow plow either. No signs of snow plow being hooked up on front frame, and I hope not or my tranny is twice as old as the mileage(I used to push snow for a company) Not a security system either truck has factory one already. Ignoring the FORD wise cracks.....and as to FPMIII there is a push-to-pop-out ashtray under the switch but of course to remove it you have to take the dashboard apart on these models to get to 2 screws. I can see a small gauge black double wire(?technical term?) w/white stripes coming from it when looking through the seam by the ashtray. Wondered if it it might control the sound from the factory dvd player allowing the sound to be played through the surround sound and subwoofer not just through the I.R. Headsets but not the case. Although while playing the radio while testing it did change the sound of the music like it took away some treble/high end so it is getting power and doing something. Thanks for all the suggestions. Got me thinking more outside the box. Now I have to research how to remove woodgrain dash panel without breaking. If you think of anything else, slap it on here. I'll keep checking.
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I realize that this isn't an answer to your question but I have to make a comment. Obviously you have a pretty sweet truck based on the fancy woodgrain inserts on the dash, so what kind of numbskull would put a switch like that prominently smack dab in the middle of it? Most auto parts stores have half a wall full of every type of switch imaginable, many that look almost OEM.
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brake controller power?

could it be power to a brake controller?
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any aftermarket lights installed on the truck??
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I had an extra switch on my last Dodge (98) and it was for power extension mirrors that were no longer on the truck. It seems the first owner traded for a new truck with the same body and wanted to switch his nice towing mirrors.
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My thoughts exactly on that janky little $.99 switch. Whether I find out what it does or not I may remove and put in something nicer although it is discreet since it's small, kinda gets lost in big scheme of things. I may just grab the wire and pull and see if something moves, scientific way of doing things. Could have been power to former brake controller but I doubt it since it came from factory with tow package and right under dash is OEM plug for power/brake wires. Also there are no holes in dash panels from a former brake controller but could have mounted like mine, lower using existing dash trim screw. I couldn't bring myself to screw holes in the dash. It has fog lamps but that is factory switch controlled. Mirrors could be a possibility if the owner swapped them out fully. Ones on now are OEM power mirrors with built in turn signals and defrost. Already has power rear sliding glass, moonroof, heated seats, basically a King Ranch minus the Castano leather just regular leather. Thanks again for all the suggestions never thought I would get such a response. I'll do some more exploring/investigating once I'm done installing the dual cams on my Reese WD and TT.
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Thanks for the suggestions so far. I have tested some of the ideas. It does not control the power to the cigarette lighter or the 12v plug-in higher on the dash. Plugged in misc electronic device, flipped switch, did not shut off. Not a self destruct switch Crabman, I woulda been toast a long time ago many times as I've tested it. Does not change the horn(s) although that would be sweet. Not driver eject(tested while parked just in case) not for snow plow either. No signs of snow plow being hooked up on front frame, and I hope not or my tranny is twice as old as the mileage(I used to push snow for a company) Not a security system either truck has factory one already. Ignoring the FORD wise cracks.....and as to FPMIII there is a push-to-pop-out ashtray under the switch but of course to remove it you have to take the dashboard apart on these models to get to 2 screws. I can see a small gauge black double wire(?technical term?) w/white stripes coming from it when looking through the seam by the ashtray. Wondered if it it might control the sound from the factory dvd player allowing the sound to be played through the surround sound and subwoofer not just through the I.R. Headsets but not the case. Although while playing the radio while testing it did change the sound of the music like it took away some treble/high end so it is getting power and doing something. Thanks for all the suggestions. Got me thinking more outside the box. Now I have to research how to remove woodgrain dash panel without breaking. If you think of anything else, slap it on here. I'll keep checking.
Try searching on YouTube for how to disassemble your dash. A lot of guys update their stereos and you can find the easy way to get the dash apart.
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