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sc2006 - 16 Oct 2006 11:28 GMT

I have a 406 2.0 turbo exec, on the drivers side near the drivers knee
there is a button that looks like it has a picture of a sensor or radar
on it. Could anyone please tell me what it does if indeed anything.
Thanks.

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Fitzy. - 16 Oct 2006 17:34 GMT

I think it knocks out the sonic sensors when the alarm is activated with
windows or sun roof open, ??
It explains it better in the handbook,

Fitzy

>I have a 406 2.0 turbo exec, on the drivers side near the drivers knee
> there is a button that looks like it has a picture of a sensor or radar
> on it. Could anyone please tell me what it does if indeed anything.
> Thanks.

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Tunku - 16 Oct 2006 20:43 GMT

> I think it knocks out the sonic sensors when the alarm is activated with
> windows or sun roof open, ??
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>> on it. Could anyone please tell me what it does if indeed anything.
>> Thanks.

As Fitzy says, I think that's the switch for arming the car but with a dog
in it. ;-)

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malc - 16 Oct 2006 21:43 GMT

> I have a 406 2.0 turbo exec, on the drivers side near the drivers knee
> there is a button that looks like it has a picture of a sensor or
> radar on it. Could anyone please tell me what it does if indeed
> anything. Thanks.

I happen to have a manual to hand and it looks like the interior protection
switch (IPS) for the alarm.

If you open the doors with the key and not the remote the alarm will sound.
You have 10 seconds to switch on the ignition and immediately press the IPS.

If you just want exterior protection. Switch off ignition, press IPS until
the lamp comes on continuously. Leave the car and lock with the remote.

If you want to disconnect the battery. Switch of ignition. Within ten
seconds press IPS for 2 seconds continously. Then disconnect battery.

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Malc

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Conzo - 16 Oct 2006 23:11 GMT

It is definately for the interior sensors to be switched on and off for
pets and open windows etc. On my 1998 model of the same car it is also
used for re-programming my coded keys.

If my keys have the buttons pressed so many times out of range of the
car they lose their memory. A certain procedure involving this button
re-programms the key.

The manual does not tell you about this I found out from the dealership
when my key stopped working!

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Fitzy. - 17 Oct 2006 17:39 GMT

> It is definately for the interior sensors to be switched on and off for
> pets and open windows etc. On my 1998 model of the same car it is also
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> The manual does not tell you about this I found out from the dealership
> when my key stopped working!

Mmmmmm, useful info here,
do you know the procedure ?
Fitzy

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Conzo - 17 Oct 2006 22:33 GMT

Only useful on certain models I think the ones without the key pad
immobiliser. Turn key to whitch on ignition ( all lighs on dash
without starting) hold in secret button for about 5 secs then press
main keyfb button notdeadlock botton) then turn off ignition. Lock
doors then open doors. Hey presto key fob is re-programmed.

(Don't tell anyone)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Fitzy. - 18 Oct 2006 08:35 GMT

> Only useful on certain models I think the ones without the key pad
> immobiliser. Turn key to whitch on ignition ( all lighs on dash
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
>
> (Don't tell anyone)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers Conzo,
Fitzy

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sc2006 - 17 Oct 2006 08:12 GMT

> I have a 406 2.0 turbo exec, on the drivers side near the drivers knee
> there is a button that looks like it has a picture of a sensor or radar
> on it. Could anyone please tell me what it does if indeed anything.
> Thanks.

Many thanks to all.

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