2 switches in my car and I flipped them both but nothing happens?

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I have these 2 silver switches in my car and I flipped them both but nothing happens when I switch them and I would really like to know the function of the 2 switches.
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Feb 9, 2013 at 10:29 PM
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Hello,

Those two switches are aftermarket installed.
They could be for anything that was installed by the previous owner.
It could be for the stereo system or for aftermarket under car lighting.
It really can be for any number of accessories that might have been installed at some point.

You can try taking off the switch and see if there is power to them and possibly trace the wires to see where they go. But it is nearly impossible to know what they were for.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
Sep 8, 2021 at 12:19 PM
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