What is this?

[Frank67]

Hi.

Just recently purchased our 2006 3 litre Toyota Alphard camper conversion. Just going through a few things and came across this on the steering column. Does anyone know what it is? When pressed it does bleep!

Thanks

Edited March 15 by Frank67
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[Rojie]

1 hour ago, Frank67 said:

Hi.

Just recently purchased our 2006 3 litre Toyota Alphard camper conversion. Just going through a few things and came across this on the steering column. Does anyone know what it is? When pressed it does bleep!

Thanks

 

 

Who knows ?

 

Many Japanese owners add all sorts of accessories, mikes, switches, sensors, etc.

 

Most of those gizmo input / output units are left in place.

 

It may be a parking brake override switch, which overrides the circuit that prevents video and TV being watched whilst on the move.

[Frank67]

Thank you, Rojie.

It is not causing me any issues so will just leave it alone. Doesn't change anything I can see when pressed, I was just inquisitive about it. Much appreciated, Frank.

[Chris.ac]

As Rojie said. It's a multitude of aftermarket things. 

Could be a remote trigger for dash cam. 

Could be a push to talk button for voice activated satnav. 

Could be a toggle for the headunit to allow dvd to play on front screen whilst car is in motion.