What is that switch?

[HakanL]

Hi,

on my 528e E28 I have a switch next to the steering column, opposite side from the light switches, but a little further down (middle of the lower panel that sits under the steering column. I don't know what this switch does, nothing seems to happen when I press it (when it's "out" it has a red band). I don't have my owner's manual, and I couldn't find any references in the Bentley manual.

Thanks,
/Hakan

[Destin of Sacramento]

not sure but i have one on my 535i adn it has been bugging the [Oops!] out of me.

[HakanL]

Great that I'm not alone! :)

[macdan38]

The switch is a window lock out to prevent passengers from opening the windows ,i found this by accident after checking for burnt fuses..dan

[Donniebmwm535]

Hi, the switch is for resetting the the electric windows if they overload.

[HakanL]

Dan,

I already have a Window lockout switch next to the window controls, next to the gear selector. The switch I'm looking for is below the steering wheel, on the panel below it.

/Hakan

[shawn_d]

[jpklecker]

The switch is the circuit breaker for the electric windows. When the red is visible it renders the electric windows inoperative. It will "trip" if something causes one of the electric window motors to overload.