puzzling switch

[F3BZ]

ok i got 4 pride switches from germany. 2 power window, 1 fog ,and this. fits perfect in the bezel or dash knockouts but what the heck is the rotary lamp switch for. anybody?

[nautical_lifens]

headlights is my guess

[ajb999]

it almost looks like it's suppose to move your headlights/foglights up or down or maybe brightness. just guessing. idk.

[mechanicaldj]

its just like the floor switch on the european mercedes benz [ with euro headlights]

usually vacuum operated, it adjusts your headlights heighthfrom standard heighth to to much higher

outlawed in the USA, by DOT standards

[muscle_Car1]

Yeah the STi & evo have them over here. manually adjusts the height of the headlamps.

[F3BZ]

thanks guys. you iz right. research shows the switch is for leveling the headlight when there is a heavy load in the trunk/cargo area. the switch operates stepper motors in the headlight assembly and i think it said that that 0 is normal position. i think its a cool safety feature but sad to say i don't think the avg. american driver wants that much involvement with their vehicles.

[packrat427]

That would be a cool option to have on a Festiva , I know Brian would want one .
I would have one :lol:

[Damkid]

i pretty sure my dads smart car has that on it