Mystery Switch

I think it knocks out the sonic sensors when the alarm is activated with windows or sun roof open, ?? It explains it better in the handbook,

Fitzy

"Fitzy." wrote in news:PoCdnfRft snipped-for-privacy@bt.com:

As Fitzy says, I think that's the switch for arming the car but with a dog in it. ;-)

I happen to have a manual to hand and it looks like the interior protection switch (IPS) for the alarm.

If you open the doors with the key and not the remote the alarm will sound. You have 10 seconds to switch on the ignition and immediately press the IPS.

If you just want exterior protection. Switch off ignition, press IPS until the lamp comes on continuously. Leave the car and lock with the remote.

If you want to disconnect the battery. Switch of ignition. Within ten seconds press IPS for 2 seconds continously. Then disconnect battery.

-- Malc

"AFB Mr Tracey." "Underbirths are og"

Les Barker - Irrational Neutscene

It is definately for the interior sensors to be switched on and off for pets and open windows etc. On my 1998 model of the same car it is also used for re-programming my coded keys.

If my keys have the buttons pressed so many times out of range of the car they lose their memory. A certain procedure involving this button re-programms the key.

The manual does not tell you about this I found out from the dealership when my key stopped working!

Many thanks to all.

Mmmmmm, useful info here, do you know the procedure ? Fitzy

Only useful on certain models I think the ones without the key pad immobiliser. Turn key to whitch on ignition ( all lighs on dash without starting) hold in secret button for about 5 secs then press main keyfb button notdeadlock botton) then turn off ignition. Lock doors then open doors. Hey presto key fob is re-programmed.

(Don't tell anyone)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers Conzo, Fitzy