Newbie-Identify key switch

[netbean]

Just purchased a 69 FJ40, had it going on 1 month. I love the FJ40 so far but I a, stump trying to identify key switch on dash. By the owners manual it is in the position of the front drive indicator light. I have searched the forum and Google but have not had any luck yet. Photo is attached. Thanks in advance.

 

[paraseeba]

I think this could be some sort of alarm. I have one in my gas fill door. The wires on mine have been cut. Pretty sure it was for the alarm.

 

[netbean]

Thanks for replying. My FJ40 does not have an alarm but gives be an idea. I want to install a kill switch if I could find a ket to fit this I might be able to rig this to be the kill switch. Thanks again.

 

[numby]

Looks to be the same style as my locking hitch pin. HTH

 

[myquestoyota]

Looks like there's a gun safe there somewhere. Same lock my gun safe has.

 

[misterpepper]

I was going to say it looks like a vending machine lock. Anybody know if there is any truth to the rumor that you can open this type of lock with the tube from a Bic pen? (I can't be the only person here with a somewhat devious past.)

 

[netbean]

No I haven't but I am going give it a try now that your mentioned it.

 

[71AZFJ]

Looks like it may have been some type of kill key. Good Luck.

 

[BarnFJ]

What is it wired to? Or is it?

 

[platypusREX]

If you have to ask you were not some what devious. You just saw a you tube video.

I was going to say it looks like a vending machine lock. Anybody know if there is any truth to the rumor that you can open this type of lock with the tube from a Bic pen? (I can't be the only person here with a somewhat devious past.)

 

[lone gunman]

almost looks like one of these old hood lock kits Anes Armored Steel Hood Lock with Ignition Immobilizer | eBay if you do a search for hood locks on here you will find some info on them if thats what it is. whats on the other side of the dash ?