what is this switch?

[hwyaden]

i have a switch on the right hand side of the steering column with what looks like a picture of an engine on it. it doesn't seem to do anything but it must do something! it's not the fog light and i've searched on the boards for a clue but no luck. i'm hoping my manual will reveal all but it's taking an age to arrive and i can't wait

[g8dhe]

You probably also have two batteries (bothe starter batteries) under the bonnet in that case! Its the switch for fast warming of the engine in the Northern Japanese models, its shuts a valve in the exhaust system to help get the engine hot quickly.

[mikeWalsall]

Warm up system ..??

[hwyaden]

aaaah - thankyou - i'll remember that in the depths of winter up here on the mountain

[mikeWalsall]

Some people swear by there efficiency ... others reckon that the exhaust flap can seize and do not recommend there use .. a lot have the system removed when they have a new exhaust system fitted ....

[hwyaden]

oooh er.....i'm scared to touch it now

[teenmal]

It would be worth while getting it check out and serviced, with theses old gas guzzlers it could save you a lot of money and save on engine wear in the long run.,