Mystery Switch

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by sc2006, Oct 16, 2006.

  1. sc2006

    sc2006 Guest

    I have a 406 2.0 turbo exec, on the drivers side near the drivers knee
    there is a button that looks like it has a picture of a sensor or radar
    on it. Could anyone please tell me what it does if indeed anything.
    Thanks.
     
    sc2006, Oct 16, 2006
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  2. sc2006

    Fitzy. Guest

    I think it knocks out the sonic sensors when the alarm is activated with
    windows or sun roof open, ??
    It explains it better in the handbook,

    Fitzy
     
    Fitzy., Oct 16, 2006
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  3. sc2006

    Tunku Guest

    As Fitzy says, I think that's the switch for arming the car but with a dog
    in it. ;-)
     
    Tunku, Oct 16, 2006
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  4. sc2006

    malc Guest

    I happen to have a manual to hand and it looks like the interior protection
    switch (IPS) for the alarm.

    If you open the doors with the key and not the remote the alarm will sound.
    You have 10 seconds to switch on the ignition and immediately press the IPS.

    If you just want exterior protection. Switch off ignition, press IPS until
    the lamp comes on continuously. Leave the car and lock with the remote.

    If you want to disconnect the battery. Switch of ignition. Within ten
    seconds press IPS for 2 seconds continously. Then disconnect battery.

    --
    Malc

    "AFB Mr Tracey."
    "Underbirths are og"

    Les Barker - Irrational Neutscene
     
    malc, Oct 16, 2006
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  5. sc2006

    Conzo Guest

    It is definately for the interior sensors to be switched on and off for
    pets and open windows etc. On my 1998 model of the same car it is also
    used for re-programming my coded keys.

    If my keys have the buttons pressed so many times out of range of the
    car they lose their memory. A certain procedure involving this button
    re-programms the key.

    The manual does not tell you about this I found out from the dealership
    when my key stopped working!
     
    Conzo, Oct 16, 2006
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  6. sc2006

    sc2006 Guest



    Many thanks to all.
     
    sc2006, Oct 17, 2006
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  7. sc2006

    Fitzy. Guest

    Mmmmmm, useful info here,
    do you know the procedure ?
    Fitzy
     
    Fitzy., Oct 17, 2006
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  8. sc2006

    Conzo Guest

    Only useful on certain models I think the ones without the key pad
    immobiliser. Turn key to whitch on ignition ( all lighs on dash
    without starting) hold in secret button for about 5 secs then press
    main keyfb button notdeadlock botton) then turn off ignition. Lock
    doors then open doors. Hey presto key fob is re-programmed.

    (Don't tell anyone)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    Conzo, Oct 17, 2006
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  9. sc2006

    Fitzy. Guest

    Cheers Conzo,
    Fitzy
     
    Fitzy., Oct 18, 2006
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