What is this?

[TomV]

Reassembling a 1982 FJ45 that I took apart a year ago, anyone know what this thing is?

It is inside the cabin, has a little clicker on it that can be depressed but springs back when released.

I stupidly forgot to label it when I took things apart.

Thanks

 

[wngrog]

I've never seen one

 

[charliemeyer007]

You really need to provide better pic's. Clip at the top looks like a jack rod retainer.

 

[thatcabledude]

Did the later years have a dome light switch on the doors(s)? Looks like something like that.

I have never looked over a 78+ that close.

 

[B y r o n]

Could it possibly be the brake light switch?

 

[TomV]

You really need to provide better pic's. Clip at the top looks like a jack rod retainer.

Here you go, Charlie, thanks for the help

 

[TomV]

Could it possibly be the brake light switch?

Byron that's a good thought and I also thought it might be a switch under either the brake or clutch pedal but the wire is too short to reach any of the pedals.

 

[TomV]

Did the later years have a dome light switch on the doors(s)? Looks like something like that.

I have never looked over a 78+ that close.

Thanks Dude, but wires are too short to reach the doors.

 

[TomV]

Could it a parking brake switch? Does this truck have a light to indicate when the parking brake is engaged? I should know that but i've never actually driven the truck, bought it last year and it wasnt running. Just finished an engine swap.

 

[71-CRUISER]

I’ll buy it from you if you can’t figure it out.

I think it’s a reverse light switch and bracket for a column shift 3 speed. It mounts to the steering box near the linkage.

 

[TomV]

Could it possibly be the brake light switch?

So you were right, Byron, parking brake switch. When depressed, red square light on dash goes out.

Thanks for the help all.

 

[jim land]

Yep