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Old 12-12-2007, 11:51 AM
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What is this red light on my steering column?

Stupid question time...please entertain me...
I have a 87 4runner and there is a small red light on the top of the steering column next to the ignition button. It stays on all the time.
What is it? I couldn't find it in the owners manual.
Old 12-12-2007, 12:22 PM
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Alarm system maybe
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Ejector seat button. Don't touch it.
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Nothing factory that I know about, most likely either part of an old alarm system or one of those fake out leds to make people think there is an alarm.
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self destruct switch
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NOS switch duh 300hp came from the factory
Old 12-12-2007, 02:09 PM
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Cylinder deactivation button. In order to increase fuel mileage, you can press it and it will shut off 4 of your cylinders, just like the new Mopar V8's!

Isn't technology GREAT?!
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Originally Posted by DeathCougar
Cylinder deactivation button. In order to increase fuel mileage, you can press it and it will shut off 4 of your cylinders, just like the new Mopar V8's!

Isn't technology GREAT?!

I thought that was a Caddy invention 1983 4100 boat anchor series
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^true


and dodge gets all the credit
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thanks for the entertainment
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Yea, dodge thinks they invented everything.
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