Mysterious button - 2016 Ford Fiesta

Bigphil1474

Could it be an immobiliser button that immobilises the car if you don't press it within so many seconds of starting it up? I remember my brother fitting an immobiliser button in his BMW many years ago, except he put it under the seat. You had to reach under the seat to press it about 5 minutes after setting off. Something stupid like that.

theoretica

Can you tell from the service history which garage knows the car?  Might be worth asking them if by any chance they have records or remember the button.

artyboy

Bigphil1474 said:

Could it be an immobiliser button that immobilises the car if you don't press it within so many seconds of starting it up? I remember my brother fitting an immobiliser button in his BMW many years ago, except he put it under the seat. You had to reach under the seat to press it about 5 minutes after setting off. Something stupid like that.

Ah I remember those days of the DIY 'hidden' immobiliser switch - I'm guessing your brother may also have had a removable radio/CD player as well! But no, I think that the button's very prominent position, plus the fact that the car has never been immobilised, rules that theory out...

theoretica said:

Can you tell from the service history which garage knows the car?  Might be worth asking them if by any chance they have records or remember the button.

Good thought... I'm away at the moment but will check in a couple of days when back.

Alanp

Did it belong to a j bond. ?, perhaps it rotates the number plates, or makes smoke or an oil slick from the back..?, even might be the button that activates the machine guns !, handy for those just stop oil protesters.

daivid

Does it switch on/off the usb port or 12v socket, or activate bluetooth pairing? I would expect a purpose linked to power or audio given it's location. It may be worth a post on a fiesta owners forum/group as if done DIY the owner may have followed a guide from one of those.