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Author Topic: Capri Mystery Toggle switch  (Read 3694 times)

armygentleman

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« on: December 07, 2008, 02:20:00 PM »

I noticed a small toggle switch under the glove compartment on the passenger door side.  I bought the capri owners manual on ebay to find out what it was, but no luck.  Can anyone tell me what it does?

I have a 91 Australian capri XR2.  Current thoughts from others think its either an ignition cutoff switch to prevent theft, or an old alarm switch left after the alarm was removed.
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« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2008, 04:08:00 PM »

humm thats pizzling does look like it was factory or something someone put on i know i been all up under my on that side fixing the heat and stuff and have not see anything like that  i have a 91xr2 ?

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« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2008, 04:29:00 PM »

I agree!  In all of the 20+ Capris I've owned, I don't ever recall a toggle switch. Perhaps it's part of an alarm system? A fuel cutoff?
Could you post pictures of the switch?

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« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2008, 05:13:00 PM »

Well that explains why the switch wasn't mentioned in the manual I bought.  I will check to see if the engine cuts off when I flip the switch, and that probably will confirm if its an old left over alarm switch or not.  In any case I think it's solved.  Thanks a bunch.  One less thing to obsess over.  
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« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2008, 06:34:00 PM »

Hey Gentleman!  Rest assured,you'll have plenty to obsess over as you get into her.  Gus
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« Reply #5 on: December 07, 2008, 06:59:00 PM »

Glad we can be of service!
Hate to hijack the thread, but, Gus, did you still need the door panel?  I just picked up a 94 with a good P-side!

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« Reply #6 on: December 07, 2008, 07:51:00 PM »

Hey Russ! I was getting ready to comment on a nice find. It would be a shame to tear her apart if she's good. Yes I'm still in need of a panel but I need to get back with you later on that as I have other things brewing.  Gus
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« Reply #7 on: December 08, 2008, 02:22:00 PM »

hey russ do you have yahoo or something why i could talk to you about some parts or something ??

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« Reply #8 on: December 08, 2008, 03:33:00 PM »

I do! My yahoo user name is Magnumsdaddy.  Give me a few minutes to re-download it, and I'll be on!

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« Reply #9 on: December 08, 2008, 03:38:00 PM »

I'm on!!
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