Snickdriver Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 I have a 2009 Volvo 780. On the left side of the steering column, there is a protected switch that has an illustration of a 'turtle' on it. It appears to be a factory switch, but no one seems to know what it does. I bought the truck from Gregg Shields. He doesn't know what it is, and I sent a note to Jack Mayer, who wasn't familiar with it either. Not knowing what it does, I hesitate to mess around with it too much. The operator's manual doesn't seem to mention it either. I'm beginning to think that it must be an aftermarket item. Does anyone have any ideas as to what this switch might do? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollytrolley Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 We leased a couple of 550 ton cranes that had turtle switches .......when the switch was positioned in turtle-mode the crane carrier was limited to 4 mph.....this was used to slowely crawl the crane to rustic locations where slow crawling was needed. Drive on......(How slow is your turtle) 97 Freightshaker Century Cummins M11-370 / 1350 /10 spd / 3:08 /tandem/ 20ft Garage/ 30 ft Curtis Dune toybox with a removable horse-haul-module to transport Dolly-The-Painthorse to horse camps and trail heads all over the Western U S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSeas Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 Any chance you can post a picture of it?As Dolly mentioned above many types of equipment use a turtle/rabbit switch to indicate slow speed (turtle) faster speed (rabbit/hare). If it is a Volvo switch you might find a sticker indicating it's purpose on the wire bundle connected to that switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickdriver Posted April 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 I'm not able to see a way to access the wire bundle for a label, but I can and will post a photo soon. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 Is it a factory switch? In what position in that area. If no one has moved them around the manual shows the switches to the left of the steering column are these. Of course I'm betting your switch is in one of those "optional" spots, but I looked at all the switches in the manual, even the "optional" ones and didn't find a turtle. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 I have a 2009 Volvo 780. On the left side of the steering column, there is a protected switch that has an illustration of a 'turtle' on it. It appears to be a factory switch, but no one seems to know what it does. I bought the truck from Gregg Shields. He doesn't know what it is, and I sent a note to Jack Mayer, who wasn't familiar with it either. Not knowing what it does, I hesitate to mess around with it too much. The operator's manual doesn't seem to mention it either. I'm beginning to think that it must be an aftermarket item. Does anyone have any ideas as to what this switch might do? Thanks! I think that is the rear cab hookup lights......if I remember I'll take a picture of mine tomorrow. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSeas Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Here is a picture of the switches on the left side of my dash.... Left switch is "back of cab light" Right switch is the "rear overhead dome light". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 So it is the rear overhead dome light.... Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERO Maker Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 I would think it would be if that is a picture of a turtle with a spiked shell look! Rocky & Sheri Rhoades '01 Volvo 770 2016 DRV Mobile Suites, HoustonHERO Makers Ministry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSeas Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Do you guys with newer "Volvo's" have different "pictures" on your switches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickW Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 My 2004 has the exact same switch in the exact same location. From the diagram above it is 35 - Back of Cab light. It does appear that your switch (or the sticker on it) is upside down or maybe mine is but I believe the sticker is suppose to depict the truck cab with a light shinning down. 2017 Entegra Anthem 44A SOLD - 2004 Volvo 780. 465hp and 10sp Auto Shift (from 2010~2017) SOLD - 2009 Montana 3400RL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSeas Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 It does appear that your switch (or the sticker on it) is upside down or maybe mine is but I believe the sticker is suppose to depict the truck cab with a light shinning down. Thanks Always thought they were "upside down"! Easy fix! Looks better in the "new" configuration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 This is the image on my 2015.....looks a little different. Same thing I believe. Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSeas Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Rick,That picture on your "back of cab light" switch sure looks nice...Mine is a bit more "mature" and might have been made on a Friday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Rick, That picture on your "back of cab light" sure looks nice... Mine is a bit "mature" and might have been made on a Friday! It is called "classic", not "mature"...come on, get it right MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickS Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 I am glad this large issue got straightened out right there!!! Rick & Carey,Excel W41GKE Wild Cargo Toyhauler Volvo 730, D13, I-shift, 500/1850Brabus Smart Car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Maybe I missed something , but , I've been waiting for the OP to post a pic of his turtle switch . Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSeas Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 Inquiring minds want to know......what's the latest in the "Turtle switch" mystery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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