Interior Driver Buttons
Interior Driver Buttons
Lock & Boot Buttons
Lock button - additional
While the lock button isn’t special due to anything technically interesting about it, it is surprisingly absent from the Series 1 AU Falcons. Making things even stranger, the lock button was reinstated in the Series 2 as part of a moderate interior redesign, and existed on the previous EF Body Ford Falcon and the Series 1 Fairlane models (as a Centre Console Button). The reason for this omission is unknown.
Plug Type
The plug for the lock and the boot release buttons are a 090 connector, originally manufactured by Yazaki
| Name | Part Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Female Terminal Housing | 6098-0239 | Loom end connector |
| Male Terminal Housing | 6098-0240 | Button end connector |
| Female Terminal | 8240-4422 | for 0.5-1.25mm2 wire |
| Male Terminal | 8230-4282 | for 0.5-1.25m2 wire |
Pin Layout
The following assume you are looking at the loom end connector with the clip facing up
The wiring in these switches is completely interchangeable thanks to the fact that it is simply button circuitry. This is only added for clarity
01 |
02 |
|---|
| Position | Colour | Function |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Pink/Green | 12v + |
| 02 | Black/Grey | GND |
Fuel Button
The fuel release button plug specification and wiring is currently unknown, pending information from part manufacturer(s). More information is listed below as discovered
The following is known about the connectors for the fuel button, however no part number or original manufacturer has been discerned:
- Confirmed used in XE-ED Falcons as the Brake Light Switch connector
- Bosch part number
9 340 063 086(confirmed no further information) - Nice part number
BS61(unconfirmed)
- Bosch part number
- Confirmed used as fuel button release switch connector from EB-BFIII Falcons, but button cap requires replacement for fitment
- Suspected used in some Toyota models for brake light circuit cruise control functionality:
- Models:
- Corona/Avante RT142 & ST 141 (1983-1987)
- MR2 AW11 (1987-1989)
- Tridon part number
TBS063(confirmed product discontinued and price prohibitive)
- Models:
Removing The Button Caps
Should you need to remove the cap on a fuel door button, e.g. when swapping from a button assembly from a EB-EL or BA/BF Falcon, follow the instructions below:
Images are taken from an already broken AU Falcon button, to prevent damage to good parts. Refer to the parts sharing table for compatible model buttons
Unlike the Centre Console Buttons, the caps for these buttons cannot be removed without disassembling the button. While it does appear to be possible, there is not enough clearance in the housing to allow for the tabs holding the tabs on the button cap to come out.
- Locate and unclip the 6 small clips holding in the bottom plastic for the switch housing, noting:
- It is easier to unclip the 3 clips on one side, and keep the part lifted away from the original 3 clips while undoing the opposite side 3 clips
- The pins will come loose once the plastic is removed
Photo of the clips on one side of the button assembly. This is mirrored on the other side
Photos of the other 3 clips, half removed in preparation for removal of the remaining sides clips
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Make a note of how everything inside the button is configured, then carefully remove the switch mechanism, making sure the spring does not get lost during removal
Photo of the button in a partially disassembled state. Note the location of the small plastic notch inside the housing and the location of the spring.
Photo of the button in a completely disassembled state, barring the button cap
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Unclip the 2 plastic clips on either side of the button cap using a very small flat-head screwdriver, and gently remove the button cap from the mechanism
Photos of the button cap clips from the bottom (based on button image orientation) and side. Note the cylindrical notch holding the clips in
Photo of button assembly post-disassembly
Photographed example has one clip broken and should look different to your own
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Replace button face on mechanism with AU Falcon equivalent (repeat previous steps if required), then complete all previous steps in reverse to return the button to it’s original condition.
- Done