Uninentified Electrical Component

[girard]

While working on the 75 Monach I noticed a small electrical box on the drivers side fender well. It is right above the ingnition box. It has 5 wires coming out of the plug on the bottom that enter the wiring harness where the horn wires come out.It also has a red rubber button on top that looks like some sort of reset switch.I was hoping one of the knowlegable persons on here could enlighten me as to its purpose. So anybody know what it is? None of my other cars had it.Thanks.

[Jeff Roblin]

I don't know on that one - but I'll look around.

[girard]

Now I'm getting worried, lol. Pushing that button doesnt seem to have any effect on anything. I am curious however as to its purpose. I thought I knew these cars better than this.

[girard]

Took some shots of it but cant figure out how to put them here.They are on photobucket under girard_photos. the numbers on it are 4JT2-1 D4AB-11A138-AA I hope that this may help to identify it. I took it to the parts store here and they didnt know either.thanks

[Jeff Roblin]

I fixed your pics, but I have no clue what that is

[girard]

Thank you very much Jeff for helping with the pics. Maybe sometime when you're not so busy w/work you can help me learn how to get pics onto my posts. I'm sure one of these guys know what this thing is. In the meantime I'm just grateful that it doesnt seem to be causing any problems.Thanks again I owe you one. Hope you have time for some R+R in PR.

[tonytrolle]

girard said:

Took some shots of it but cant figure out how to put them here.They are on photobucket under girard_photos. the numbers on it are 4JT2-1 D4AB-11A138-AA I hope that this may help to identify it. I took it to the parts store here and they didnt know either.thanks

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starter override safety reset switch

[girard]

Huh?? Like if the starter is hot or if you turn the key while the motor is running? I know it wont turn over in gear but dont think this is it. Is it like an add on to a nuetral safety switch or does it have a different purpose. Thank you for the knowledge but still dont quite understand its purpose. Is it something that could give me problems on the road? Iis it a commom fearure?

[tonytrolle]

arrr haaa ebay item 4534716425

NOS 1974-1975 Ford Thunderbird Starter Override Switch


fits fords this is a replacement part as only one A at the end not AA


Starting in August 1973, new cars were required to have interlocks that would not allow a car to be started if belts were not used by front seat occupants. Observational studies indicated that although the buzzer-light did not increase belt use, the starter interlock did. Belt use in cars with interlocks was 59% compared with 28% in prior model year cars with buzzer-lights. However, because of complaints from the public, (shopping bagson the seat) the interlock requirement was rescinded. Congress also prohibited the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) from issuing any future safety standard that would require either a seat belt interlock or a continuous buzzer of more than eight seconds to indicate that belts are not in use.

[girard]

thanks you have the wisdom of Solomon

[tonytrolle]

this called a lot of fuss.
quote:

A Resolution of the
National Motor Vehicle Safety Advisory Council
(A body advisory to the Secretary of Transportation)
November 14, 1974

Whereas, analysis of the cost/benefits of revising standard 208 to require passive restraints has produced limited field evidence of the life saving value of passive restraints, including air bags; and
Whereas, the analysis indicates that mathematical projection and tests with dummies do not predict with sufficient accuracy the potential value of these restraints in actual use; and
Whereas, there is likelihood that indignation over installation of passive restraints may eventually result in public pressure for the removal ‘of such restraints after huge investment is made in them, as in the case of the seat belt interlock; and Whereas, the mandated addition of yet another costly feature to new automobiles would be a financial hardship to the American consumer who must depend on automobiles for transportation; therefore be it

RESOLVED,

that this Council recommends that the Secretary make a concerted effort to come to an agreement with industry on a plan that would result in increased passive restraint usage on the road and defer a call for rulemaking with respect to passive restraints until such time as further actual experience with them on the highways proves that they will reduce deaths and injuries.

[tonytrolle]

girard said:

thanks you have the wisdom of Solomon

There was a rewire shown on a service sheet from Ford on this but unable to trace down, however have read that you can try unpluging the wires from under the seat to bypass.