Toggle switch near fuse block

[obiwan177]

Ok, so I started on doing the power window mod, and I got the panels off that cover the fuse block. So I'm about to undo the bolt and I notice this toggle switch just dangling there, looking very out of place. It was in the off position, but I have no idea what it does. Is this something factory? Or did the previous owner wire in some weird stuff?

There are other clues in the car that the previous owner tried to do stuff himself but failed. Body panels put in wrong, bulbs inserted upside down etc.

 

[jdmdikk]

might be a kill swith ..flicker the switch and try to start it

 

[CheeseHelmet]

Hah, my brother was bitching at me today because he couldn't close the passenger window when I had the keys out. I'll have to do this mod

Regarding the switch, if it's a little SPST switch (like this) then it's probably for one of those annoying anti-theft systems. Like obiwan177 said, turn it on and try to start the car. If it doesn't start you'll probably have to do something like pressing the brake pedal or putting on your seatbelt.

 

[obiwan177]

Yeah, I'll try that right aways. I followed the wiring and went into a stock plug into some sort of box up behind the steering wheel. Makes sense that it's an antitheft thing.

 

[hornsfan10609]

Sounds like it's for the factory alarm, I bet the previous owner installed it himself. There is a bypass switch for the factory alarm under the steering wheel.

 

[CheeseHelmet]

So I did the power window mod by following this excellent how-to. I don't understand why Mazda didn't make it like that in the first place...

Thank you obiwan177 for bringing it to my attention, I wouldn't have ever thought it would be that easy.

 

[obiwan177]

You're welcome. I tried the toggle switch, it didn't do anything.

 

[CheeseHelmet]

You're welcome. I tried the toggle switch, it didn't do anything.

If it's not for an alarm system it's probably the switch that engages the super secret NOS system

 

[Balls]

It is the programming/valet switch is for the "factory" alarm. The alarm is added after the vehicle was made, not part of the vehicles electronics like newer cars.

 

[tel1947]

What mod?

Did you just make the windows power.. or was is some other mod you did..

Thanks.
tel

 

[Wagonbacker9]

Did you just make the windows power.. or was is some other mod you did..

Thanks.
tel

See link below.

So I did the power window mod by following this excellent how-to. I don't understand why Mazda didn't make it like that in the first place...

Thank you obiwan177 for bringing it to my attention, I wouldn't have ever thought it would be that easy.

 

[tel1947]

Just had my P5 for a week... luv it. What mod did you do on the power windows? I thought PW were standard on P5s

Thanks
tel

 

[Wagonbacker9]

Just had my P5 for a week... luv it. What mod did you do on the power windows? I thought PW were standard on P5s

Thanks
tel

I JUST answered your question.

 

[obiwan177]

I have power windows, but the mod is so that you can use them even when your car is turned off. That way if your forget to roll up your windows you don't have to turn your car on again, and all that.

 

[puinsai420]

Hi im new to this forums i need everyones help please

hi i have a 2002 mazda protege5 and my alarm wont go off so my car wont start everything turns on its just that my alarm i guess have some kind of sensor i read about this switch but i cant find anything like it or some kind of reset button in very need of help.. thanks ahead of time!!!!!