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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 09:32 AM
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Firstly - hi! New to this forum and it'll hopefully be v useful! My every day car is a Fiat Coupe 20 valve turbo, however......

Myself and a mate have just invested in a white RS1800, with the purpose of tidying it up and then using it as our first track day car.

we found 2 bits that we dont really know what they're for.

This is a switch by the steering wheel

and this was on a keyring

and fits into the slot to the right of the ignition

anyone any ideas?

Cheers, Mark
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 09:36 AM
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the switch by teh steering wheel could be anything mate

try it and see what happens


the 2nd pic is an immobilser key and slots into the third pic

whether it works is only u will know

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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by xr4x4rs
the 2nd pic is an immobilser key and slots into the third pic

whether it works is only u will know

only one way to find out!

cheers!
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 09:39 AM
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if you can start the car without it being plugged in, then its not wired in
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 09:40 AM
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oh, and the switch - check for air rams under the passenger seat, or a rocket launcher in the front bumper, James Bond style
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by SapphyMike
oh, and the switch - check for air rams under the passenger seat, or a rocket launcher in the front bumper, James Bond style
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 09:50 AM
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You too could be just like this



Dont like the bird in your car? EJECT

Arguing with the Missus? EJECT

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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 09:51 AM
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oh, and the switch - check for air rams under the passenger seat, or a rocket launcher in the front bumper, James Bond style
did see something under the bumper but thought it was just an old firework, but now you've said that......

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You too could be just like this
pic didnt show!
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by SapphyMike
You too could be just like this


Dont like the bird in your car? EJECT

Arguing with the Missus? EJECT

shows fine for me...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/06...ike/3338_w.jpg
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 09:54 AM
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Mike - nice link .... the page cannot be found
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 09:56 AM
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madness - it works perfect for me... ok... brb LOL
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 10:21 AM
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Is it a valet switch?
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by SapphyMike
madness - it works perfect for me... ok... brb LOL
Ok it works now
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 10:25 AM
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also, did the RS1800 come with black wing mirrors or colour coded ones?
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