What is this switch?

[E240estate]

What's this rocker switch above parking brake release? Car is a 2003 Japanese Market S211.
Any clues? Thanks!

Has no apparent function when switched

 

[renault12ts]

Non standard. Could be anything.

 

[markjay]

It does look as if the dash was drilled through in order to fit the switch.

 

[MrLCA]

If it's JDM then it's probably a switch for the rear fog light?

 

[E240estate]

Really thought rear fog was the answer, just tried but it doesn't control the rear fog in any way.
I'd say definitely retro fitted too.

 

[sgregory124]

What's this rocker switch above parking brake release? Car is a 2003 Japanese Market S211.
Any clues? Thanks!

Has no apparent function when switched

If I had to hazard a guess, it looks very much like a valet switch for an aftermarket alarm......

 

[BPD07]

Could be front parking sensors, it’s after market so who really knows.

 

[markjay]

Some (non-merc) ex-police cars in the UK had a switch fitted to stop the internal lights from coming on when the doors open.... in addition to the original rocker/slider switch.

If it's an ex-limo, maybe is switches-on the lights at the back?

If it's hidden from sight, could it be some sort of an aftermarket immobiliser or alarm?

 

[E240estate]

Thanks all, I will try it out when it's dark to see if it's anything to do with the lights!

 

[poormansporsche]

Ejector seat ?

 

[E240estate]

Ejector seat ?

I know these cars were well equipped for their day, but......

 

[W1ghty]

It lights up “you can’t catch me “on the back when you press the button near the Police

 

[E55BOF]

Bit optimistic on an E240, though.