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Emergency switch on a 66

Started by TJ Hopland, March 13, 2010, 10:19:07 AM

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TJ Hopland

Someone asked me what the emergency/ lock switch is on the door of a 66.   I assume this would be the lockout for the power windows?  Whats the emergency position for?   I dont know that this switch is on the door, I may just be assuming that.  I did not see that car or talk to the owner.  This was just one of those questions that came to be since people know I am a car guy.
StPaul/Mpls, MN USA

73 Eldo convert w/FiTech EFI
80 Eldo Diesel
90 CDV
And other assorted stuff I keep buying for some reason

"Cadillac Kid" Greg Surfas 15364

TJ,
The "emergency" position on the power window lock/normal switch is intended to allow the windows be operated without the ignition turned on.  Circumstances when this would be desirable are pretty self explanitory.
Greg
Cadillac Kid-Greg Surfas
Director Modified Chapter CLC
CLC #15364
66 Coupe deVille (now gone to the UK)
72 Eldo Cpe  (now cruising the sands in Quatar)
73 Coupe deVille
75 Coupe deElegance
76 Coupe deVille
79 Coupe de ville with "Paris" (pick up) option and 472 motor
514 inch motor now in '73-

TJ Hopland

Thanks for the info.   Interesting feature.   How many years did Cadillac do that?  Any other brands do it?
StPaul/Mpls, MN USA

73 Eldo convert w/FiTech EFI
80 Eldo Diesel
90 CDV
And other assorted stuff I keep buying for some reason

Jim Sparrow

Cadillac used that feature from 1965 thru '68 that I know of. I've never seen it on any other make.   -Jim

Barry Norman

Lincoln used a similar system as early as '64(?) through '68 or '69. Was referred to as the bypass / lock switch .
Barry Norman