Buttons inside the FJC

[djlott]

Thanks BMThinker. I just dread calling the dealer because it's always a 45 minute call wandering through people who don't really know anything about the vehicle. Anyway, I'm sure that I've pushed the button several times and not noticed any lights but I'll check where you suggested. Plus, I've never really done a control test of staying in the car after arming and moving around to see what sets it off. I'll do one where I push the button and one where I don't and see if that makes a difference. I really hope there's a light or some indication that the button worked. Anyway, thanks for the post. I've been wandering the Internet for a few weeks now trying to figure out what that button was even for.

Don

 

[Brock]

it should cause the same red light to flash that is visible when I lock mine...i just have anti-theft ignition setup not full alarm system...but same circle as passenger air bag.

 

[djlott]

Supposedly there is a light that comes on. I think it is located just below the passenger seatbelt/airbag warning light, on the right side of the center dash panel.

it should cause the same red light to flash that is visible when I lock mine...i just have anti-theft ignition setup not full alarm system...but same circle as passenger air bag.

You all were right. The light was so far to the right that I didn't notice it. I kept looking in the dash console for some visible signs of life when I pushed the button. Plus, I did the interior control test.

First test: locked myself in the vehicle and waited the 45 seconds for the alarm light to go out. I did NOT push the button. Moved my arms and the alarm went off and scared the skin off of me. Very sensitive indeed.

Second test: Pushed the "sensor off" button, locked myself in the vehicle and waited 45 seconds for the alarm light to go off. Waved my arms around...nothing. I should have tried to unlock the door but I assume the alarm is working properly.

Thanks to all for helping me solve this mystery!

I've been for two weeks now trying to figure this out. I know I know, I should've called the dealer but who wants to do that?!?

Don

 

[monniepoo]

I got a headache just reading all your silly posts! So did you find out what its for?

 

[Brock]

the alarm system...turns off motion sensor inside so you can leave your kids or pets locked in the FJ with windows up tight during the Summer when it is 98*F outside...........

 

[Two-Socks]

I called the dealer. Apparently you got the vehicles intended for the Iranian president. That button is for the jammer that he wants to try when we bounce a 500 pounder off his roof. There is a special air bag intended to catch Mk 82s too.

Apparently the parliament ordered them for him so they could convince him to stop wearing tin-foil on his head in public.

It should also work well against police radar/lasers so go for it... Let us know how the test comes out.