What are these? (under steering column)

[SynSyx]

you were right, i got 2 194 bulbs for $2, pulled the cluster and they fit right in, the only thing is that the packaging didnt say if they were 3W or 5W....

[Sam Cogley]

the little pushbutton did nothing, and yes the light would just blink when the doors were locked, but i already have a light like that on my factory head unit, so i unplugged the light and pushbutton and also disconnected the microphone since i dont use that either

i still cant figure out what the red button was for but it didnt affect the locking of the doors so whatever now its not taking up space in there

stereoinstaller im not sure what you mean about the transmitter being built into a key fob like volkswagen, but if it helps the thing that unlocks the doors is made by autoloc and has a unlock, lock, I, and II buttons on it, and lights up green when you push one of the buttons, like in the picture of the setup above


lastly are you guys sure about the 196 bulb? the bulb that came out of the car doesnt come off the socket that fits it into the instrument cluster, so i think it may be a dealer part

The bulb will pull out of that black socket, and a new 194 bulb will drop right into place. I did my speedo/fuel light last week. If it's too stuck, the sockets look like the same ones that Ford used for a long time, if they're the same, the electrical section at AutoZone, Advanced, Pep Boys, O'Reilly, CarQuest, NAPA, etc. will have them in stock.

[SynSyx]

the little pushbutton did nothing, and yes the light would just blink when the doors were locked, but i already have a light like that on my factory head unit, so i unplugged the light and pushbutton and also disconnected the microphone since i dont use that either

i still cant figure out what the red button was for but it didnt affect the locking of the doors so whatever now its not taking up space in there

stereoinstaller im not sure what you mean about the transmitter being built into a key fob like volkswagen, but if it helps the thing that unlocks the doors is made by autoloc and has a unlock, lock, I, and II buttons on it, and lights up green when you push one of the buttons, like in the picture of the setup above


lastly are you guys sure about the 196 bulb? the bulb that came out of the car doesnt come off the socket that fits it into the instrument cluster, so i think it may be a dealer part

[StereoInstaller1]

by switch you mean the red button?

didnt get a manual, just a one page installation guide, which was useless

Yeah, the little pushbutton.

So no manual? What kind of crap is that! Is this the one with the transmitter built into a key fob, like VW?

[SynSyx]

The LED flashes when the car is locked: just might fool the thieves into thinking you have an actual alarm instead of a keyless entry system...so it does nothing, basically.

Either way, it should be mounted on the dashboard somewhere...my vote is right below the cigarette lighter.

The switch is for changing system programming. Things like chirp length, light flash parameters, lock/unlock on ignition or programming new transmitters...apparently, you didn't read your manual, did you?

by switch you mean the red button?

didnt get a manual, just a one page installation guide, which was useless

[StereoInstaller1]

In the pic it looks like there is a big bundle of wires, is it possible my mechanic (who installed the system after I gave up trying) just cut the wires to save space, and since they werent connected to anything? I'm still wondering about that little red button and red light....

Never send a mechanic to do an installers job...what a mess.

.and too damn lazy to install the LED or the programming switch.

The LED flashes when the car is locked: just might fool the thieves into thinking you have an actual alarm instead of a keyless entry system...so it does nothing, basically.

Either way, it should be mounted on the dashboard somewhere...my vote is right below the cigarette lighter.

The switch is for changing system programming. Things like chirp length, light flash parameters, lock/unlock on ignition or programming new transmitters...apparently, you didn't read your manual, did you?

[Sam Cogley]

uh... the button look like the kill switch for the alarm...

which is usually mount low and under the dash.

get the bulb from the dealership ~ its only couple cents with cca.

It's just a 194, easy to get at any parts store.

[SynSyx]

the kick down 'feature' just changes the rpm the car will shift at. if you depress the gas pedal down to the button but not depressing the button (like 90%) then it will shift at around 4500rpm, but if you go WOT it will shift at 5250rpm

lol thanks for the warnings about the 3W bulb but i caught it right off the bat


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In the pic it looks like there is a big bundle of wires, is it possible my mechanic (who installed the system after I gave up trying) just cut the wires to save space, and since they werent connected to anything? I'm still wondering about that little red button and red light....

[thereisnoyun]

uh... the button look like the kill switch for the alarm...

which is usually mount low and under the dash.

get the bulb from the dealership ~ its only couple cents with cca.

[Van Westervelt]

Important note here.

That Bulb...Do NOT use a 5w instead of a 3w.

x5 on the 3w bulb

[Jaygo333]

I have suck a button in my car. the red button, but next to it a switch that flips.
Mine's stuck right under the AC below the AC Controller.

Plus, how does this kick down feature work?

[StereoInstaller1]

Box in pic 5 is 100% for certain a keyless entry module.

Let me say this right now: your installer was a fucking HACK. Typical crap aftermarket ball of wires...and too damn lazy to install the LED or the programming switch. The wires are cut because they are not needed for your vehicle/feature set, but more of them could have been used had they cared at all about what they do to other peoples' cars.

I would (and have) fired anyone for such hackery, in an instant.

Luke

[Jonathan Chan]

I do have a keyless entry system but I don't think this is it

also what is the button thing under the gas pedal? do all e30s have that? i know it changes the rpm the car shifts at from like 4500 to like 5250 (autotragic)

I'm 100% sure it's an alarm/keyless entry box.

That button is the kick-down button for the automatic transmission (makes the car shift later when you're passing cars/flooring it). Only automatics have that "feature".

[DCColegrove]

Important note here.

That Bulb...Do NOT use a 5w instead of a 3w.

[SynSyx]

I do have a keyless entry system but I don't think this is it

also what is the button thing under the gas pedal? do all e30s have that? i know it changes the rpm the car shifts at from like 4500 to like 5250 (autotragic)