Hello,

In the center console there is a empty button next to the defrost. Actually its not a button but looks as though one is to go there. Underneith it after poping off the console there is a wire connector connecting up to it. Since there is no function on the center button do I need those wires that are attached up to it? Or did mazda run wire just incase you wanted to add an option? I want to put a turboxs toggle switch there but would have to remove those wires.

Also anyone have any idea what the wire going underneith and up into the drivers seat is for? My seats are manual and i cant figuer out why there is wire going up into them.
Thanks

 

The empty middle buttom was for the few models equiped with headlamp washing systems (I think this was Canada and a few others). The wire going up to the driver's seat is either a connection for a seat warmer, lumbar support adjustment, or some safety equipment that was for the japanese models. I had asked this question before and those 3 options where what we came up with.

In other words, you could use the empty switch for anything you please without any consequences what-so-ever.

 

Actually, I believe the wire under the drivers seat is for the seat occupation sensor. It senses if there is a person sitting in the seat (its used in conjuction with the "fasten seat belt" light and a few other gizmos).

-Rob

 

Yeah, that's what I thought it was for. Though I didn't know there was a sensor. I thought it was just connected into the seat belt clip so it knows when it's clicked in.

 

...yeah, you may be right. Maybe that's what I'm thinking of. It's been a while since I've read through the FSM.

 

make a good place for a fan switch

 

You guys are freaking awesome!

 

hey i didnt have that problem with the wires on the auxillary buttons in the center console, thats where i got my purge button and nitrous arming switch at

 

Lighted rocker fan switch in mine.

 

^Yep.

 

That's where I had a bright blue LED light mounted for my Clifford alarm system. Right in the center of the blank button. You can se it flashing a block away.

 

Installed a momentary toggle for an IC sprayer.