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Old 05-19-2011, 05:33 PM
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Engine was running rough and SES light doesn't work, so I stopped by O'Reily's to read the codes.

0304 - cylinder 4 misfire
1451 - unknown (old posts say SAI, i'll check the filter soon)
0447 - evaporative emission control system vent control circuit open

The guy said the 447 is a loose or leaky gas cap. Reset, the misfire went away, so nothing too serious, and it seems to be running better. Whew, for now...

But while I was under the dash, I noticed a tiny toggle switch at the bottom of the trim right under the steering column. Anybody have any idea what this thing does?
 
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Old 05-19-2011, 05:35 PM
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PICS PLEASE....of the toggle, not the codes

Does it look aftermarket?
 
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Old 05-19-2011, 05:43 PM
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Sorry for poor quality. Looks after market, but there's been nothing added to this truck.
 
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Old 05-19-2011, 06:29 PM
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That is for the machine guns (DI); Rocket Launcher (DII).
 
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Old 05-19-2011, 06:41 PM
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Definitely aftermarket. Do you have an aftermarket alarm system? It looks like a valet(bypass) switch.
 
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Old 05-19-2011, 07:12 PM
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Actually, it is the self-destruct buttom for use when the sleeves slip. Phil
 
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Old 05-19-2011, 07:32 PM
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Actually, it is the self-destruct buttom for use when the sleeves slip. Phil
That button is permanently activated from the factory. It's a feature.
 
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Old 05-19-2011, 08:18 PM
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Looks like the valet switches I've had in other cars with alarms.

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Old 05-19-2011, 08:21 PM
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Start the truck, flick the switch, whats so hard about that?
 
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Old 05-19-2011, 10:39 PM
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Actually, it is the self-destruct buttom for use when the sleeves slip. Phil
That has to win post of the year...........Hey Phil...are you on the absolute yet? My wife swears by absolute sea breeze's now.... LOL
 
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