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RostaRob · 05-15-2019, 10:33 PM

This used to be mounted on the steering column. Can anyone definitively tell me what it is? Can I disconnect it by tracing the wires back and removing with no harm or issues coming up? This is a 1958 Apache. Thanks. Rob.

**Stocker** · 05-15-2019, 11:08 PM

Hard to say without tracing the wiring to the source. It's not factory, must have been added by a PO, so should be able to remove it.

**truckster** · 05-15-2019, 11:51 PM

Ejection seat?

RustyPile · 05-16-2019, 02:04 AM

Flux capacitor engagement indicator....

**special-K** · 05-16-2019, 06:00 AM

What is it connected to?

67ChevyRedneck · 05-16-2019, 08:16 AM

"Go Baby Go"?

morepwr · 05-16-2019, 11:47 AM

Turbo boost!

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-17-2019, 09:06 AM

Not sure what it's for. But I don't like red lights. Especially in my rear view mirror.

**Steeveedee** · 05-17-2019, 10:03 AM

Do you have a trailer hitch? Maybe it was an indicator light for the electric trailer brakes. The one on my old hydraulically driven electric brakes had a light right on the unit, though.

Feel the 'Pane · 05-17-2019, 11:45 AM

Shouldn't be too hard to trace. What are there, like 7 wires in the whole truck?

**Steeveedee** · 05-17-2019, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Feel the 'Pane

Shouldn't be too hard to trace. What are there, like 7 wires in the whole truck?

68C15 · 05-17-2019, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

Hard to say without tracing the wiring to the source. It's not factory, must have been added by a PO, so should be able to remove it.

What does a Parole Officer have to do with this?

**Steeveedee** · 05-17-2019, 07:36 PM

One can tell what sort of life a person leads by the words they associate with an acronym.

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-17-2019, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

One can tell what sort of life a person leads by the words they associate with an acronym.

I don't know my last P.O. was very intelligent and quite mechanical too.

**Stocker** · 05-17-2019, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 68C15

What does a Parole Officer have to do with this?

Ya got me.... whatever was I thinking?

RustyPile · 05-25-2019, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 68C15

What does a Parole Officer have to do with this?

I'll take a shot at that..... The light could be wired to a Parole Officer sensor.. Flashes when a Parole Officer is in the area..

toms68cst · 05-25-2019, 08:59 AM

If it starts to flash, I would RUN!!!!

Axle · 06-01-2019, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RostaRob

This used to be mounted on the steering column. Can anyone definitively tell me what it is? Can I disconnect it by tracing the wires back and removing with no harm or issues coming up? This is a 1958 Apache. Thanks. Rob.

It is an indicator for whatever it is intended to display a visible alert for.

Andy4639 · 06-01-2019, 01:26 PM

To remind you that the light is on!

RostaRob · 06-18-2019, 10:33 PM

Actually I found out what it's for...every time it comes on I tell my wife I have to get a new (whatever I want) part to try and make the warning light go away. ��

**Stocker** · 06-18-2019, 11:48 PM

Good idea!

RostaRob · 10-19-2019, 11:54 AM

Well I finally found out what this light was. I contacted the PO who remembers talking with their PO who bought it from WA state dept of forestry. Long story...it was nothing more than a warning light indicating when the alternator wasn't charging correctly. Obviously it was installed after 1967 because I have a small block 350 engine. Mystery solved.

CG · 10-19-2019, 12:07 PM

I think you should have left it and got a label maker and labeled it Roxanne

Nut Case · 10-24-2019, 04:08 AM

It's a wireless switch, when engaged it puts up a HUD display in front of the driver to take you directly to Area 51..... via the invisible hyper-sonic devices.

But keep it under your hat and tell no one or they will have to kill ya!!!

NUTZ

Just my .02 comment.

PS disconnect it, and they won't find enough of you to bury.. No Sh!t bro

Nut Case · 10-30-2019, 04:26 AM

Damn If I didn't kill this deader'n HE double tooth picks.

NUTZ

05-15-2019, 10:33 PM	#1
RostaRob Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Battle Ground, WA Posts: 91	What is this red light? This used to be mounted on the steering column. Can anyone definitively tell me what it is? Can I disconnect it by tracing the wires back and removing with no harm or issues coming up? This is a 1958 Apache. Thanks. Rob. Attached Images

05-15-2019, 11:08 PM	#2
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,824	Re: What is this red light? Hard to say without tracing the wiring to the source. It's not factory, must have been added by a PO, so should be able to remove it. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

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FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: What is this red light? Not sure what it's for. But I don't like red lights. Especially in my rear view mirror. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

05-17-2019, 10:03 AM	#9
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,989	Re: What is this red light? Do you have a trailer hitch? Maybe it was an indicator light for the electric trailer brakes. The one on my old hydraulically driven electric brakes had a light right on the unit, though. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

05-17-2019, 11:45 AM	#10
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05-17-2019, 07:36 PM	#13
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,989	Re: What is this red light? One can tell what sort of life a person leads by the words they associate with an acronym. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

05-25-2019, 08:59 AM	#17
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06-01-2019, 01:26 PM	#19
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06-18-2019, 10:33 PM	#20
RostaRob Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Battle Ground, WA Posts: 91	Re: What is this red light? Actually I found out what it's for...every time it comes on I tell my wife I have to get a new (whatever I want) part to try and make the warning light go away. ��

06-18-2019, 11:48 PM	#21
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,824	Re: What is this red light? Good idea! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay



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10-19-2019, 11:54 AM	#22
RostaRob Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Battle Ground, WA Posts: 91	Re: What is this red light? Well I finally found out what this light was. I contacted the PO who remembers talking with their PO who bought it from WA state dept of forestry. Long story...it was nothing more than a warning light indicating when the alternator wasn't charging correctly. Obviously it was installed after 1967 because I have a small block 350 engine. Mystery solved.

10-19-2019, 12:07 PM	#23
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,153	Re: What is this red light? I think you should have left it and got a label maker and labeled it Roxanne __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

10-24-2019, 04:08 AM	#24
Nut Case Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Clear and Still Idaho Posts: 509	Re: What is this red light? It's a wireless switch, when engaged it puts up a HUD display in front of the driver to take you directly to Area 51..... via the invisible hyper-sonic devices. But keep it under your hat and tell no one or they will have to kill ya!!! NUTZ Just my .02 comment. PS disconnect it, and they won't find enough of you to bury.. No Sh!t bro __________________ Been there, wrecked that

10-30-2019, 04:26 AM	#25
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