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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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I have this botton above the hood release leaver inside the cab.. what does it do? I don't notice a diffference when driving if I push the botton. anyone know?
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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Post a pic.
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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dont have a camera capable of that right now hah sorry.
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 06:34 PM
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If it's red, don't push it. A clown will fall out of the tailpipe.

Without seeing the actual button, this is my best guess.
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 06:41 PM
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A picture really would help. I'm just thinking off the top of my head. More then likely it's the valet button for the alarm system.
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 06:42 PM
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NOS

you have to open the bottles before it'll do anything
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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DONT push it! I don't like clowns!
Maybe it's a thrust control regulator? What year is the jeep?
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 06:52 PM
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Flux Capacitor disconnect.
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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It jams Russian radio communications.
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ClassicX
DONT push it! I don't like clowns!
Maybe it's a thrust control regulator? What year is the jeep?
I have a 98.
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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Most likely a kill switch IMO. Have you tried to trace where the wires go?
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 09:53 PM
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I've tried.. it's real tough to tell where it goes though..
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by jbsjunk
If it's red, don't push it. A clown will fall out of the tailpipe.

Without seeing the actual button, this is my best guess.
I just literally Laughed Out Loud (lol'ed)

But really... dont press it. You definitely dont want your tire studs deploy unless youre on soft ground.
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 10:12 PM
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this thread is full of so much fail... but so much win at the same time!
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb
I just literally Laughed Out Loud (lol'ed)

But really... dont press it. You definitely dont want your tire studs deploy unless youre on soft ground.
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Really Yoda we're just jacking with ya. Nothing came on the Jeep Cherokee that activated with a red button. It's obviously something aftermarket but my best guess would be something that's no longer hooked up like an alarm or theft proof starting system or somethin to that degree. I'd pull that panel off and figure out where the hell it goes
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