On/Off Rocker switch found in engine compartment, what is it?

[Clif_SC]

Went to put in hood struts today and found a switch in the engine compartment laying on the headlight access panel. I have no idea what it may go to. I had the car in a shop about 2 weeks ago for a oil change and a issue with my fog lights.

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Any ideas?

 

[toypaseo]

AFAIK, that's not an OEM switch. At least nothing like that in my 96.

 

[Clif_SC]

AFAIK, that's not an OEM switch. At least nothing like that in my 96.

Wondering if they could be using it for testing of something, since it looks like a relay behind it?

Thanks for looking at it.

 

[funtunnelexplorer]

circuit test switch. should fit into a spot in the power distribution panel when you remove a relay. used to test circuits to eliminate the relay as a variable. I have one somewhere in my electrical tools. I also have a pigtail to go with mine that can go between distribution box and switch. hope this helps

 

[Clif_SC]

circuit test switch. should fit into a spot in the power distribution panel when you remove a relay. used to test circuits to eliminate the relay as a variable. I have one somewhere in my electrical tools. I also have a pigtail to go with mine that can go between distribution box and switch. hope this helps

So, more than likely it was left when they were fixing my fog lights? Thanks

 

[koda2000]

Nothing like that would have come from the factory. So your guess is as good as anyone's.

 

[RandomNerd2000]

That's a relay bypass switch, the right way to do a jumper in the relay box basically, used in diagnosis a lot.

 

[funtunnelexplorer]

Yes.

 

[Prince_Polaris]

You got a free switch to test your relays then!

 

[RandomNerd2000]

That he did, if he doesn't want it, I know someone who would gladly take it off his hands