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  • reelizmpro
    R3V OG
    • Dec 2003
    • 9452

    #16
    why? you don't have the remote. I guess if you looked for the valet switch you could possibly activate it to see if it's working. Turn the ignition on and flip the valet switch and see if the LED comes alive. Or perhaps just take it to a shop and ask them to check it out.
    "I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj

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    • 88SuperETABD
      E30 Modder
      • Apr 2009
      • 911

      #17
      I have that same light, and clifford alarm, mine works, I might have an "idea' of what that switch does. My alarm, which has same light, No clue what model mine is or yours, but there is a possibility theyre the same. Along with the alarm system there is a "valet mode" or something. if i flip it, the alarm will be de activated. For example, if your valet driver decides to open the car with a key instead of the remote the alarm will go off, and if you flip it the alarm will shut off.

      I dunno if that helps, just kinda what I have figured mine might be used for? my switch is mounted in the kick panel tho kinda by the hood popping lever.

      And if that doesn't make sense, sorry, be 420 friendly.
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      • miichaelsmith
        Grease Monkey
        • Aug 2011
        • 300

        #18
        Where's the valet switch?

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        • Stanley Rockafella
          R3V Elite
          • Aug 2011
          • 4056

          #19
          Originally posted by miichaelsmith
          Where's the valet switch?
          no such animal on an e30 my friend
          If it's got tits or tires, it's gonna cost ya!

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          • miichaelsmith
            Grease Monkey
            • Aug 2011
            • 300

            #20
            I really am just curious about this mystery switch

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            • miichaelsmith
              Grease Monkey
              • Aug 2011
              • 300

              #21
              I guess ill just take it to my mechanic and see what this mystery switch is

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              • delatlanta1281
                Dart Master
                • Mar 2006
                • 10317

                #22
                Originally posted by miichaelsmith
                I guess ill just take it to my mechanic and see what this mystery switch is
                For real? Why not just trace the wires?
                Yours truly,
                Rich
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                Originally posted by Rigmaster
                you kids get off my lawn.....

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                • reelizmpro
                  R3V OG
                  • Dec 2003
                  • 9452

                  #23
                  The Valet switch is an alarm bypass of sorts so it should be hidden away, not out in the front panel like your switch (unless the installer was an idiot).
                  "I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj

                  85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
                  88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
                  89 M3 - ALPINEWEISS II/M TECH CLOTH-ALCANTARA
                  91 M TECHNIC CABRIO TURBO - MACAOBLAU/M TECH CLOTH-LEATHER

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                  • bmwguy325is
                    E30 Fanatic
                    • May 2011
                    • 1262

                    #24
                    Check under the seat.That switch may be for an ejection seat or an outrigger of some sort.
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                    • mr ilia
                      E30 Addict
                      • May 2011
                      • 582

                      #25
                      Originally posted by Jparkr

                      The little button in the second picture deactivates the rear window switches. if you have children in the back. (or retarded friends who like to throw shit out of your E30 and you need to cut the windows to stop them)
                      Thanks, i never knew what it was.

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                      • Nick_S
                        No R3VLimiter
                        • Apr 2011
                        • 3656

                        #26
                        Originally posted by miichaelsmith
                        I just wanna know if it works or not ha
                        Lock your car and then break in. Should be obvious if it works.
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                        • OdSkE30
                          Grease Monkey
                          • May 2010
                          • 375

                          #27
                          This should be obvious but leave a window down when you're testing the locks. Don't need ya getting locked out. Seems stupid but I've seen people do it.
                          -Joe

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