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WHAT DOES THIS SWITCH DO?

Post by Pessimistic »

Its been driving me mad for a while trying to figure it out, i can't find it anywhere in the owners manual or in searches.
Its in the middle section first compartment where the cup holders are, there is a piece of trim that you can remove to adjust the handbrake and there is what looks like a bodged switch or a job by mazda not done well... i don't know any other rx-8's near me to check theirs out so thoguht id ask here.
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Re: WHAT DOES THIS SWITCH DO?

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not a standard switch. must be for somethig previous owner had, amp?
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no amps, nothing out the ordinary i tried following the wire but i stopped when it went up into the dash dont wanna pull it apart looking for it and break something :P
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it isnt a special "warp speed 9" button is it? have you tried it???
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Post by nevryn »

It pops up a message on the dash saying "DON'T PRESS THIS BUTTON AGAIN".
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Post by robj20 »

Im going to go with ejector seat.
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special virating function like in the new citroens?
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hahaha :D could be! thanks for replys anyway, i know its not standard now might follow it and make it work on something! any suggestions? quite like the idea of an ejector seat, passenger side ofcourse for when the missus gets yappy! :P :P :P
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underfloor neon (with the neon removed prior to sale)? an ignition "kill" switch, immobiliser sort of thing?
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Turn it on and look for lights outside the car, maybe undercar neons or aheel arch lights? Failing that can you trce the yellow wires at all?
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Reserve Fuel tank switch!?
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I would get under both footwells and try and identify where the yellow wires run too..
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Post by Elektix »

Follow the wire, and then tell us where it goes as we're all curious now! :lol: Although yes, i will agree with other that some sort of not particularly well done lighting mod or bodge repair switch. Crap place to mount it, who ever they are, they're a lazy git :lol:
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Haha ye I will trace it tomorrow and get to the bottom of this!
And yes Elektix its a bodge :P its attatched to the slip out trim by a double sided sticky foam adhesive like what u get for licence plates!
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Post by Arnie_O »

sounds like its been installed by a to auto electrician then
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Its been soldered and heat shrinked though, so its a proper job!
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Re: WHAT DOES THIS SWITCH DO?

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I've seen ten year olds who can solder and heat shrink a cable :lol: the fact it hasnt been neatly installed is a big no no from me. Some time and effort would have seen that placed between the two cupholders on the big plastic ident thingys etc. or secrect compartment....

Back to guessing what it is though....

Flamer kit? :twisted:

Secret third rotor switch?

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Cup holder heater?

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I'd want it to be a retractable front numberplate 8) - perfect for those endless stretches of SPECS on our A roads and motorways......
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Self distruct button??

Oh hang on..............................RX8s do that anyway??

I may get slapped for that one lol
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Re: WHAT DOES THIS SWITCH DO?

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Yellow wires are good..........never cut the red wire [-X
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I know what that is for the yellow wires are the clue. Not many people are lucky enough to to have one of these. You must be delighted, well done I know this will really enhance your diving experience. I remember my friend having one and he went on and on about it for years. Do you want to sell it?
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you talking flame throwers like this?
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It can be used for controling devices they can turn them on and off. They can be fitted to numerous devices and located in so many places. Some people are really proud of them and put them on display on thier dashboard, others covert them and keep them hidden away from prying eyes, which seems to be what the previous owner of your switch did. And fitting it with yellow wires is very avant gard, none of the boring red or black for you. Well done.
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Re: WHAT DOES THIS SWITCH DO?

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i will allow you to purchase my yellow wires and switch setup. it will cost you a hefty 2 mill tho
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Re: WHAT DOES THIS SWITCH DO?

Post by AcceleRX-8ted »

It's a simple ignition cut off that has to be pressed to get the starter to turn. It also triggers the electrocution circuit in the heated seats if the engine is turned off before it's warmed up!
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