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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 01:58 PM
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Hey guys, I just bought a 1999 Cherokee limited and I noticed that inside the change holder right under the shifter there is a small switch with a A and a M. Can someone please enlighten me on the function of this switch??

Its a v6 automatic if that helps..

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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by speedsocool
Hey guys, I just bought a 1999 Cherokee limited and I noticed that inside the change holder right under the shifter there is a small switch with a A and a M. Can someone please enlighten me on the function of this switch??

Its a v6 automatic if that helps..

thanks

Aftermarket. Hard telling what it's for.

And it's a L6. They quit putting V6's in these in 87 me thinks.
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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 04:28 PM
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A picture can help us guys figure out
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 12:57 PM
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Havent had time to clean it so its a little dirty, but thats the switch right under the shifter.

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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 12:59 PM
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Have u tried following the wire to see where it goes to?
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 02:53 PM
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Valet switch for an alarm, what do I win?
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbo X_J
Valet switch for an alarm, what do I win?
What's the point of that
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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Doesnt let the vehicle run long or move far or something...
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 03:21 PM
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What's the point of that
Disables auto arming of the alarm so the valet dude or dudette can park and retrive your ride when you go out for fancy-smanchy(?) dinner.
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 03:25 PM
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also usually only allows a certain top speed and lowers the rpm limit (on some systems) to keep the valet from taking a joy ride
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 03:25 PM
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Wrong section....??? But anyways, that's the silliest thing I've ever heard. Just flip it and see what happens!
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 05:22 PM
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Converts between Auto and Manual. Flip it and your transmission falls out.
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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by salad
Converts between Auto and Manual. Flip it and your transmission falls out.
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