 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | | |  |  |  | |  03-20-2007, 09:11 PM | #1 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Quad Cities, Iowa Posts: 2,110 |  What is this and why is it in my car?
Ok so today I look down by my petals and see a strange switch hanging down right behind them. Upon further inspection I found a wire under the floor mat that has some kind of output/ plug thingy on it (no I know absolutely nothing about electronics). Since my dad is pretty crazy about me not having a fast car is there any way that this is some kind of governor? My car will shift at redline in sport mode so its obviously not a rev limiter and according to my speedo Ive gone over 100 mph so I dont think it limits top speed. Could it be some kind of acceleration governor? If not a governor (and I know that Im probably being paranoid) what is it? Sorry about the pics, they are from my phone.   __________________
"Drive Fast and Take Chances" |  |  | | 03-20-2007, 09:17 PM | #2 | | TRETEN IRGENDEINES ESELS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,687 |
Flip the switch then try and start your car? __________________ 98 Avus Blue 318 ti Active
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www.myspace.com/avusblueti | | | | | 03-20-2007, 09:22 PM | #3 | | doesn't care about you. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,925 |
That's probably the self destruct switch. They are usually hidden under the floor mat. __________________ 
'99 Dinan M3 | | | | | 03-20-2007, 09:23 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Land of the Vikings Posts: 2,700 |
possible immobiliser cut-out. i had a similar switch, but those types of switches are universal, so it could be for anything.. __________________ 
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Quote: Originally Posted by DustenT  That's probably the self destruct switch. They are usually hidden under the floor mat. | HAHA! Yeah flip the switch dude! | | | | | 03-20-2007, 09:37 PM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,224 |
Ok, so to clarify, there are actually two things that you don't know about.
1) The switch - interesting. . . can you see where the wires go from that? Tell us more about your car -especially if it has any aftermarket mods.
2) The wires w/ a plug. Given that they're red-black-green perhaps someone here could figure out what that plug could possibly be.
Oh - and NO, it is not a governor. (however, for you to ask that question - are you implying that your dad may have done something to the car to keep you from driving over a certain speed? If you think your dad has made some changes to the car, perhaps you should be asking him about this). | | | | | 03-20-2007, 09:41 PM | #7 | | doesn't care about you. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,925 |
It's an alarm valet switch. Pull it out, nobody uses them anyways. __________________
'99 Dinan M3 | | | | | 03-20-2007, 10:02 PM | #8 | | That's not Millpoint Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BNA Posts: 3,161 |
Quote: Originally Posted by DustenT That's probably the self destruct switch. They are usually hidden under the floor mat. | LMAO Thanks, I needed that.  But seriously... I thought the SDS was a red button under a clear, flip-up cover, and is generally mounted on the center console near the window buttons, or on the top of the dash. JMJ __________________ Real men know how to SEARCH!
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From Page 68 of the 1997 Owners Manual: "Vehicles equipped with ASC+T remain subject to the laws of physics." | | | | | 03-21-2007, 12:13 AM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Quad Cities, Iowa Posts: 2,110 |
Quote: Originally Posted by zboot Ok, so to clarify, there are actually two things that you don't know about.
1) The switch - interesting. . . can you see where the wires go from that? Tell us more about your car -especially if it has any aftermarket mods.
2) The wires w/ a plug. Given that they're red-black-green perhaps someone here could figure out what that plug could possibly be.
Oh - and NO, it is not a governor. (however, for you to ask that question - are you implying that your dad may have done something to the car to keep you from driving over a certain speed? If you think your dad has made some changes to the car, perhaps you should be asking him about this). | Ok, I was pretty sure that it wasnt a governor but the way my dad has been acting lately it definitly could have been a possibility. Ill take a look at the colors later. And asking him would be pointless, he lies. Quote: Originally Posted by DustenT It's an alarm valet switch. Pull it out, nobody uses them anyways. | What does it do exactly and are you 100% sure cause it doesnt look like it should be there. __________________
"Drive Fast and Take Chances" | | | | | 03-21-2007, 12:37 AM | #10 | | doesn't care about you. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,925 |
Quote: Originally Posted by SDKmann What does it do exactly and are you 100% sure cause it doesnt look like it should be there. | Of course I'm not 100% sure, it's your friggin' car.  It LOOKS like a valet switch, if it doesn't do anything just tuck it under the dash and forget about it. What kind of alarm does your car have? __________________
'99 Dinan M3 | | | | | 03-21-2007, 12:40 AM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Quad Cities, Iowa Posts: 2,110 |
I swapped in a stock BMW alarm from a 318is when I bought it. Im not sure if it does anything because Ive never flipped the switch, just in case it is the self destruct switch... __________________
"Drive Fast and Take Chances" | | | | | 03-21-2007, 12:49 AM | #12 | | That's not Millpoint Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BNA Posts: 3,161 |
Flip the switch, or ban!
Sorry... I guess I've been reading too much bf.c OT LOL __________________ Real men know how to SEARCH!
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From Page 68 of the 1997 Owners Manual: "Vehicles equipped with ASC+T remain subject to the laws of physics." | | | | | 03-21-2007, 01:04 AM | #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Quad Cities, Iowa Posts: 2,110 |
Ok, ok, Ill flip it. But if my car blows up I get yours! __________________
"Drive Fast and Take Chances" | | | | | 03-21-2007, 01:27 AM | #14 | | That's not Millpoint Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BNA Posts: 3,161 |
Um... given that the switch is IN your car... if you flip that switch and your car blows up, I don't think you're going to be needing another car. __________________ Real men know how to SEARCH!
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From Page 68 of the 1997 Owners Manual: "Vehicles equipped with ASC+T remain subject to the laws of physics." | | | | | 03-21-2007, 01:43 AM | #15 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Quad Cities, Iowa Posts: 2,110 |
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