Any Idea What This is???

[kah.mun.rah]

Did you pay for a dealer installed security system?

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[roaddawg]

I did purchase it pre owned from a local Jeep dealership. As far as I know, there is not any type of security or alarm system in the rig.

 

[roaddawg]

You can see where it came through the floor mat. It seems like it should be a light or something, but it has the momentary type switch at the top. It doesn't seem to do anything when I open doors or turn on interior lights. All other lights (instrument cluster, etc.) are working. Next time I go to the dealership, I ask them, but I don't expect much from them.

 

[ABRubi]

Did you chase the wires back to see where they go? Previous owner may have added something a momentary switch was used for. If it's a V6, it's probably an NOS system so they could catch up to the 2.0 that just blew by them.

 

[GATORB8]

You can see where it came through the floor mat. It seems like it should be a light or something, but it has the momentary type switch at the top. It doesn't seem to do anything when I open doors or turn on interior lights. All other lights (instrument cluster, etc.) are working. Next time I go to the dealership, I ask them, but I don't expect much from them.

Been a while since I messed with an aftermarket alarm, but IIRC the buttons where a combination of programing and valet mode.

I bet the wire runs back to an aftermarket module zipped tied somewhere.

 

[flyer92]

Looks like a little momentary switch used in aftermarket alarms.

I'll second this. Although dealerships will rarely tell you, it is common for many of them to install aftermarket alarms/tracking systems in their stock to prevent vehicles from being stolen off the lot. When they sell the Jeep, they will disable the alarm, but just tuck the wiring away instead of removing it.

My dealer installed a system with a similar switch, although it looks a little different than yours. Since my Sport didn't come with a factory alarm, I opted to keep the dealer's alarm and associated tracking system after the sale. It actually works pretty well, and kept me from having to go elsewhere to have a similar system installed at a much higher price. Just wish the dealerships were a little more up front about this, as it is your vehicle and you deserve to know about any electrical mods, even if they've been disabled.

 

[roaddawg]

So, if it was an alarm or tracking device, would the momentary switch been to deactivate by stepping on it? The clear part is not a light of any sort?

 

[GATORB8]

So, if it was an alarm or tracking device, would the momentary switch been to deactivate by stepping on it? The clear part is not a light of any sort?

It's actually not meant to be in the carpet, the tabs on the barrel are to keep it in a panel, a lot of time they're put in the kick panels.

Normally more of a way to communicate with the module, not a specific function switch.

Edit, as an example, this is Valet Mode from a random google Viper alarm, that momentary switch would be the "Control Button" in this example:

Valet Mode
Valet mode can be entered and exited by performing the Remote Valet
command or manually using the vehicle key and the control button.
When entered, the convenience features still operate normally.
Use the following steps to manually enter and exit Valet Mode:
1. Turn the ignition switch On and then Off
2. Immediately press and release the control button once
3. The control center LED turns On when entering and Off when
exiting.

 

[HBDiesel]

It’s a momentary switch.
most likely if there’s a ashtray option you open the door and a light turns on. Could be any dash door that could need a light for that matter.

 

[Remorseless]

Did you try pushing it while the Jeep was running?

 

[roaddawg]

Well it doesn't light up under any conditions (lights on / off, door open or closed, pushing button, etc.) and nothing occurs when the Jeep is running, when you push or release the button. Things that make you go...hmmmmmmm......

 

[Anonymous]

Looks like some sort of a butt probe that needs an extension... ?

Hey OP, you could simply debunk this one by giving it the ‘ol smell test. Please use caution.

 

[mwilk012]

Got a test light? Check for power on either wire at the button.

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