SpitfireAddick Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Might turn out to be a stupid question but I've just bought a '79 Spitfire and I've found this metal switch on my dashboard but I can't figure out what it's for, does anyone have a clue what it might be for? ??) ??)Cheers in advanceJames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 10312 wrote:Might turn out to be a stupid question but I've just bought a '79 Spitfire and I've found this metal switch on my dashboard but I can't figure out what it's for, does anyone have a clue what it might be for? ??) ??)Cheers in advanceJames James , The only thing you can do it lay yourself under the dash and look to where the wires are going if they are any connected to the switch. Do you have a pic of it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Could be original, could be aftermarket! We need a picture to help us help you! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitfireAddick Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 4526 wrote:James , The only thing you can do it lay yourself under the dash and look to where the wires are going if they are any connected to the switch. Do you have a pic of it ? Thought it uploaded one but apparently not. Yeah that's a pretty good idea, I haven't had chance to give it a full check over but didn't know if anyone else had one and for what reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 It's aftermarket.Could be for Extra lights, or ejector seat etc etcDo like Wim says, trace the wires, see where they go. Perhaps there are no wires connected anymore!Or the item that was there has been removed!Let us know what you findCheersShaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitfireAddick Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 4058 wrote:It's aftermarket.Could be for Extra lights, or ejector seat etc etcDo like Wim says, trace the wires Yeah I'll do it in next few days and let yous know but I'm liking the ejector seat theory though 8) Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I would love to do an ejector seat! But I think it could be a little illegal ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil Fawlty Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Looks like a 10A switch from MaplinsMight be for an electric fan on the radiatorBaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plk21e Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 do you have overdrive ? could be a non standard switch for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad2408 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I had one like that for wipers ::) as others have said - you need to trace the wires back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Moore Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Whatever it is for, it is very fugly and should be thrown a long way from the car! If you want to mount extra switches, a more aesthetically pleasing way is to mount them below the dash.Of course, removing it will leave a hole. You could fit an indicator lamp for an electric fan or overdrive. Or you could make the hole bigger and fit another gauge, such as oil pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitfireAddick Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 Yeah I tried to trace the wires but couldn't...As there wasn't any! So bit of an anti climax as there's no ejector seat or anything! It is in a bit of an odd place so I'll see if I can make use of it or something. Cheers for all your ideas :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIMPUS Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 10312 wrote:Yeah I tried to trace the wires but couldn't...As there wasn't any! So bit of an anti climax as there's no ejector seat or anything! It is in a bit of an odd place so I'll see if I can make use of it or something. Cheers for all your ideas :)Shaun will not be happy that there is no ejector seat :-/ :PI did have 2 holes in my dashbord, one is fitted now with a switch for the rear fog light (legal here on cars) and the other one is fitted with a chrome plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorzee Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 My spitfire has a switch in same place and I thought sheeeet that is cacky. Anyhow when I switched it the horn blows!!!!! Most daft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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