Mystery switch??

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Malahki
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Mystery switch??

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Trying to figure out the purpose of the white pull knob switch on the left side of the dash beside the emergency flasher switch. When I pull it the strobe (beacon light) symbol on the dash lights up but nothing else appears to happen. Not sure if it makes a difference but my 1972 710m was equipped with black out lights
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should activate the small accessory plug on the same panel as the switch. Can be used for strobe/emergency light or any other 24v hook up.
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Post by stiffler4444 »

Cool, I was wondering the same thing. I just used it for more light on the dash at night...lol
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...also activates a plug under the area of the brake handle...waaay toward to the front of the center area above the wiper fluid canister. Kind of difficult to see under there.
I use it to power an aux fan.
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Use caution when using that circuit as it is off the #12 breaker and is near its output limit running the Brake, Hazard and Turn signals :wink:
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Thanks Jim. Good to know. The fan is a 24v from a computer tower and is very low draw. Usually use it to get a little air moving in the summer.

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