Unknown switch on console below drivers side cup holder

Having problems with your vehicle? Or need advice on repairing or servicing your Hilux? This is the place to ask for help
Post Reply
gbogh
High Range 4WD
High Range 4WD
Posts: 30
Joined: Tue Aug 28, 2007 9:36 am
Town: Grahamstown
Vehicle: 2012 Hilux DC 4x4 V6
Real Name: Jay

Unknown switch on console below drivers side cup holder

Post by gbogh »

Good morning. I recently replaced my Landcruiser 105 with a 2012 Hilux DC V6 4x4.

Any idea what function the switch on the bottom left corner of the photo below, performs? It appears on closer inspection to be an aftermarket installation.

I plan to enquire with the dealer on Monday but would appreciate any perspectives/suggestions.

Image



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
User avatar
JohanM
Monster Truck
Monster Truck
Posts: 4047
Joined: Tue Aug 14, 2007 8:33 pm
Town: Meyerton
Vehicle: Prado 120 4.0 V6
Real Name: Johan
Club VHF Licence: HC126
Location: Gauteng
Contact:

Re: Unknown switch on console below drivers side cup holder

Post by JohanM »

HI Jay, It is quite possible that the switch you are referring to is for spotlights? It is clearly a after market fitment centre switch thus is could be for quite a wide range of applications. Spotlights, lightbar, compressor and even possible for a dual battery setup link override?

Have a look in the engien bay for unused wiring that is fitted as it is usually quite easy to spot aftermarket wiring compared to factory wiring.
Johan Marais
User avatar
Mud Dog
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 29852
Joined: Tue Apr 29, 2008 2:18 am
Town: East London
Vehicle: '90 SFA Hilux DC 4X4, Full OME, 110mm lift. Brospeed branch, 50mm ss freeflow exhaust. 30 x 9.5 Discoverer S/T's on Viper mags. L/R tank. (AWOL) '98 LTD 2.4 SFA, dual battery system. Dobinson suspension, LR tanks, 31" BF mud's.
Real Name: Andy
Club VHF Licence: HC103

Re: Unknown switch on console below drivers side cup holder

Post by Mud Dog »

Yep, definitely after market.
When your road comes to an end ...... you need a HILUX!.

Image
Image

Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
Vrieskoei
High Range 4WD
High Range 4WD
Posts: 53
Joined: Mon Aug 13, 2018 12:58 pm
Town: Henley on klip
Vehicle: Toyota hilux 3.0d4d
Real Name: Paul
Club VHF Licence: HC346

Re: Unknown switch on console below drivers side cup holder

Post by Vrieskoei »

Maybe dalk n NO2 knoppie..................
User avatar
Mud Dog
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 29852
Joined: Tue Apr 29, 2008 2:18 am
Town: East London
Vehicle: '90 SFA Hilux DC 4X4, Full OME, 110mm lift. Brospeed branch, 50mm ss freeflow exhaust. 30 x 9.5 Discoverer S/T's on Viper mags. L/R tank. (AWOL) '98 LTD 2.4 SFA, dual battery system. Dobinson suspension, LR tanks, 31" BF mud's.
Real Name: Andy
Club VHF Licence: HC103

Re: Unknown switch on console below drivers side cup holder

Post by Mud Dog »

Vrieskoei wrote: Mon Nov 05, 2018 10:33 pm Maybe dalk n NO2 knoppie..................
:laugh2: :laugh2: Most Hilux's could use one of those on the open road! :D:
When your road comes to an end ...... you need a HILUX!.

Image
Image

Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
gbogh
High Range 4WD
High Range 4WD
Posts: 30
Joined: Tue Aug 28, 2007 9:36 am
Town: Grahamstown
Vehicle: 2012 Hilux DC 4x4 V6
Real Name: Jay

Re: Unknown switch on console below drivers side cup holder

Post by gbogh »

Many thanks for the replies. Wiring in the engine bay looks stock standard. The search/enquiries continue. No need for NO2 thanks


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post Reply

Return to “The Workshop”