toggle switch - what's it for??

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  1. old dawg

    old dawg Bobtail Member

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    '97 Freightliner fld120. Next to the cigarette lighter, beneath the heat/ac control panel, there's a toggle switch and a light. When you flip the switch, the red light comes on. I don't hear anything. Anyone know what the heck it's for? I've searched, called two dealers and asked numerous people over the last few years and nobody has a clue!
     
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  3. Ristow

    Ristow Road Train Member

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    look factory or PO installed? fuel heater?
     
  4. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Go ahead and laugh but maybe it's a panic button when hooked up it sends a warning to your company something is wrong.
     
  5. IH Truck Guy

    IH Truck Guy Road Train Member

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    Activates the bat signal?



    Best way is to trace the wires and see where they go.
    The only two factory switches that I've seen in that spot were for the passenger window and rear work lights.
     
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  6. taxihacker66

    taxihacker66 Road Train Member

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    IH was close . when you flip the togle switch it activates a Force field around the truck, preventing lot lizards and people that have run out of gas from Knocking on your door. Thats why you dont hear anything.:p
     
  7. uncleal13

    uncleal13 Road Train Member

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    I drove a '96, it had a night light for the floor. If that's what it is.
    Or do you mean the switch itself lights up?
     
  8. Derailed

    Derailed Road Train Member

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    Maybe a utility switch for lights or a trailer accessory or something, take a test light to your jumper cable and check it for power while having someone turn it on and off.
     
  9. Luwi67

    Luwi67 Heavy Load Member

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    Could be a dump valve for the rear axle of the spread on the trailer suspension. I have one like that.
     
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