What does that button do?

[RobDogg]

Hi Guys,
Awesome Awesome site by the way, CONGRATS
Not sure if this is the right place to put this question, but here goes
I have a 1995 Bighorn (love it to bits) and wondering what the button on the far most L/H side of the dash console does. Its got what looks like a picture of an engine on it and A glowplug symbol in the middle,
Any ideas?
Thanks Heaps for the most helpful info already used by looking at the site
Robdogg

[pig75]

Maybe look in the FAQ section

[bozza72]

I think thats the engine pre heat button........DONT USE IT UNLESS ITS BELOW -5
its a vaccum operated butterfly valve thing is to restrict flow to make the engine warm up quicker if you are in really cold condition

[kcsoft]

it's more trouble than its worth.... thats what it is. lol

[geeves]

cold weather warm up system. Only use it if very cold and short trips.

[RobDogg]

Awesome thanks Guys. Will leave the button well alone. Doesnt get that cold here. -2 or -3 at the coldest

[bozza72]

I use the switch for my spot lights now, saves any accidental use.......

[haven]

is regulated by the coolant temp sensor anyway, so it shuts off above a certain temp and the illumination light on the button goes out so there's no harm in having it on 24/7 as it will only activate below a certain temp. got it running a few times in the morning at my place.. lol. that was before the egr removal etc, now it's juts a cool looking button

[bozza72]

I can and does get stuck, the one and only time i used it it got stuck and overheated the engine