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What is this button for? Under mirror adj switch

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  1. Shootfighter65

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    #1 Shootfighter65, Jun 23, 2014
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    Maybe its a dumb question have looked everywhere..owners manual. Googled it so many different ways.. Just couldnt find an answer..
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  2. Rifledriver

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    Ask the guy that installed it.
     
  3. Shootfighter65

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    obviously I cant thats why I posted the pic...My guess is it was done at the factory..
     
  4. Todd308TR

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    Probably cuts off the brake lights to fool the cops when you are running from them.
     
  5. Rifledriver

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    My guess is that it was not, hence my comment. Actually not a guess either.
     
  6. Shootfighter65

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    does it turn off the ABS?
     
  7. Rifledriver

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    Since it is not a factory switch no one knows. You can repeat the question many different ways but any answers will be a guess.

    That's why I said to ask the installer.
     
  8. junglistluder

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    Definitely an aftermarket switch, and unless you trace it then you'll never know what it does because it could literally control anything.... radar detector, odometer, lights, bypass valve, etc.
     
  9. Shootfighter65

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    I was wondering because contrary to some peoples belief some 355's did have a factory switch here It's supposed to turn off the ABS. I was asking if anyone has seen another 355 with a switch and if this is the factory one..and yes I think it turns off the ABS
     
  10. junglistluder

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    When you switch it, does the ABS light illuminate on the dash? If the switch really does control the ABS, I would assume the dash light would illuminate also.
     
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    #11 junglistluder, Jun 23, 2014
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    Here is what the factory ABS switch looks like so yours must be aftermarket and could control anything...

    EDIT: Actually I believe your entire panel is aftermarket and the mirror switch was retrofitted into it. Also, your ashtray flags are upside down.
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  12. DesertDawg

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    Chances are it's not a self-destruct button, so have you tried (gulp) turning it on?
     
  13. Shootfighter65

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    Thanks...I wanted a pic to confirm it. Actually I never noticed...the ashtray is upside down. I think the shifter isnt recessed like a pic I found of a factory one. Thanks for pointing that out I will try and source one and replace it.
     
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    If I'm not mistaken only the F355s upto year 1995 had the ABS disable switch. What's the model year of your car?

    If later than 1995 this button is probably controlling something else or nothing.
     
  15. mwr4440

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    Jeepers. :(

    That is the Passenger Ejection Seat button.

    I thought you guys knew something about Ferraris.

    Sad state of affairs around here. :(


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  16. ozziindaus

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    Turns on the ***** magnet
     
  17. Rosso328

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    We have a winner!!!!!

    (Now where do I get one of those switches?)
     
  18. DesertDawg

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    Well, first you have to buy the actual magnet... the switch just activates it.
     
  19. andyw355

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    It might activate the supercharger but most likely for the bypass valve. My 95 has a switch for the abs there


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  20. IMG

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    Does the car have a Laser Jammer ? Might be a switch for that......
     
  21. 285ferrari

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    ABS switch was not an option on US spec'ed cars
     
  22. ago car nut

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    ABS switch should be on ALL cars. I hate ABS.
     
  23. Todd308TR

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    Turns it on, my entire Ferrari is made out of ***** magnet.
     
  24. gmbjr

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    I'm guessing laser shifters too.
     

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