that one kid Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Okay so in fairness its probably not a great mystery but i can't figure out what it is so. I own a second gen 1986 brat and it has a green switch to the right of the steering wheel on the dash and i have no idea what it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skishop69 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 It's not factory. Trace the wires and see where they go.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnatchedHatch Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Niice, so this confirms what the circle in place of that switch is in my car. It's cool that Subaru built-in places for aftermarket switches. I have the same square block plastic piece with what looks like a circle ready to be punched out (3 or four tabs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverback Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Flip the switch and look for smoke................ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aba4430 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I placed my driving lamp rocker switch in that same location. Do you have aftermarket fogs or driving lamps presently, or the Brat had them in the past? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 It's the passenger seat ejector switch. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the sucker king Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 "It's cool that Subaru built-in places for aftermarket switches." I think these spots were actually for a couple factory options such as the cyclops light and cruise control. but can be used for anything. The switch in the pic is definately not stock. I would look to see if somebody added a fan or foglights, but really it could be anything that broke at one time and was rigged up. Maybe enen corrected later and is just a ghost switch that is better looking than a hole. Like somebody else said, trace the wires if it doesn't do anything when you flip it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnatchedHatch Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I know what you can use it for, intimidation Next time you're on a run with someone new to your ride, tell them to buckle up and HANG ON! *Flip* ... *click* *Flip* *click**flip**click* Uhh, the supercharger might need adjustment.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indrid cold Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 (edited) Evident with the shiny phillips head above the switch that others have been in there. Aftermarket switch of course. Possibly dab screw with black flat paint on the end of a Q-tip, or get original screw next trip to wrecking yard. Nice looking color on trim... sorry, off topic but love that dark blue. (reminds me of my Hatch) Checked you brat picture out. Very nice... take care of that one. Edited January 28, 2014 by Indrid cold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prwa101 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Prolly the flux capacitor switch, pretty common on thouse older rigs. Haha 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capn_r Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'm guessing it's for the hydrosilator, they were sometimes bundled with the chrome muffler bearing / synthetic blinker fluid option. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apintonut Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 When i wad younger i had a switch in my car that didnt "seem" to go nowhere but it interrupted the signal to the gas gauge. All my friend swear that car got the worse gas mileage EVER!! If i had a car full of drunks! I ended up with a full tank and 50-200$ I think you switch is supposed to go to one of these but you can get a new one here http://m.oreillyauto.com/mt/www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/EB00/121G.oap?keyword=121g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnatchedHatch Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I personally prefer the organic matter model, apintonut. You know, I noticed that out of the 3 slotted holes on my hatch, one had a metal plug with a slightly concave black rubber cap. It slightly moves in when you press it, but that's probably just the rubber. -I wonder what it was for myself, I'm going to investigate. Anyone know where this leads? Through the side of the car or through the firewall? Any panels to remove to see it, or veiwable in the engine bay? I only ask so I have heads up when I go take a look. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that one kid Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 Sorry i haven't responded I've been really busy recently thanks for all the posts. Im pretty sure its something like what "capn_r" suggested as it has a fluid, maybe electric sound when its flipped. i Don't have any fog lights or after markets on the car... I don't think its the flux capacitor as that was removed by the previous owner along with the ejector seat (for some reason the T top wasn't big enough to eject through). Ill keep you guys informed when i have time to trace the wire. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosubarubrat Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I could take a look at it if you don't find out next time I head up to hood river. It could be the fuel pump, fans, sigoret lighter, radio, fog/offroad/driving lights, and some other stuff. Only way to figure it out is to turn it on and look for something that's on or find where the wiring is hooked up to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirzick Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Do you keep it on or off when your driving? i have a switch for my fuel pump in the same place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that one kid Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 i usually keep the switch off while driving since I'm not really sure what it does yet, it could be be for headlights now that i think about it since i haven't actually looked at the front to see if it does anything when parked. and thanks "turbosubarubrat" that would be awesome haven't been able to do much with the poor brat this snow is a huge bummer. I just moved out of a ski resort in california to escape the terrible winters and now my old home has no virtually no snow and hood river is buried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that one kid Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Updates on the brat. haven't been on usmb in a while been working a lot recently. I currently have the brat running a "new" weber carb and ended up getting a catalytic. I also picked up a set of jump seats that I'll be installed shortly. I've been giving a lot of consideration to doing a rear wheel disk brake conversion if I can find the parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l75eya Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 BUT WHAT ABOUT THE SWITCH!?!?!? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subasaurus Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) its probably a switch to release the welds on the jumpseats in the back, or better yet, a nitrous switch, he just hasn't found the Nitrous bottle yet. Edited March 27, 2015 by Subasaurus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_Loyale Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 It is a green switch so obviously it engages the eco mode and your fuel efficiency doubles. Either that or it is a weed dispenser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmoss5723 Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 ... sigoret lighter... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdweninger Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 This is killing me .... I need to know what that switch operates !!! Been unable to sleep at night for over a year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subasaurus Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 i keep comming back to this thread every day, can OP (That One Kid) please return... or is it going to be another year till he does? i really want to know what that green switch does... :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 i keep comming back to this thread every day, can OP (That One Kid) please return... or is it going to be another year till he does? i really want to know what that green switch does... :/ Keeps people bumping Internet posts?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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