What is that little button for?
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mikey63
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What is that little button for?
Hi everyone. I have recently bought my first second hand 206 05 plate from a car dealer. They could not throw any light on what or why i had a little black button on the steering column casing, just behind the steering wheel. Is it a back up contingency for a function or instrumentation in the car that may work intermittently or not at all, i.e. a horn switch, glow plug back up etc. I am at a loss because of my basic knowledge of the car. This is not factory fitted button, this has been fitted at a later date. I am just worried it maybe a back up immobiliser that may compromise the factory fitted system. Can anyone help please.
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Capncol
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Re: What is that little button for?
I take it you are talking about an aftermarket attachment? In which case it could be anything.
If you are worried about it why not contact previous owner?
If you are worried about it why not contact previous owner?
Cheers Col.
206cc 1.6ltr (Wifes toy)
Mercedes ML (workhorse)
Corvette C3 (my toy)
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206cc 1.6ltr (Wifes toy)
Mercedes ML (workhorse)
Corvette C3 (my toy)
When requesting help of a technical nature, please give as much detail of the fault as possible along with details of exact model, engine size & type, gearbox, year, mileage, and any relevant work carried out to try to solve the problem to help us help you.
Better still, put the details in your signature.
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mikey63
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Re: What is that little button for?
Yeah it is an aftermarket attachment. The model is a 206 2litre HDI Sport 2005 mileage is now 57k. I will check my V5 and see who the last keeper was. If I recollect he was Fareham Hants whereas I am on Gower near Swansea.
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gazza82
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Re: What is that little button for?
Ejector seat? 
Family Fleet: ex-Cayman Green 206 CC 2.0 LE, Indigo Blue 206 1.4 HDi Hatchback, Subaru BRZ Auto, Alfa Romeo MiTo
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Amy-Louize
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Re: What is that little button for?
Haha that would be class! 
Are there any chavvy lights underneath? People like to add those (heavens knows why) and the switch is to turn them off when you spot the cops..... imagine if you were driving around with those and didn't realise, the shame!!
Are there any chavvy lights underneath? People like to add those (heavens knows why) and the switch is to turn them off when you spot the cops..... imagine if you were driving around with those and didn't realise, the shame!!
2002 Red 206cc (her name is Ruby BTW!) - 1.6 and the first car I've owned that I'm not mortifed to drive! Dublin driver - don't be afraid to give a cheeky 