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Speedometer Question
Hello All,
 I have an 84 Carrera with a stock 3.2.  This may sound like a dumb question but can I drive the car without the speedo in place?  I'm going to have the speedo worked on but still need to drive the car; is this going to disrupt anything, electrically? I don't want to short something out. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks. 
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02-22-2012, 07:16 AM
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Your car won't care. Just make sure to take a picture of the back of the speedometer with all of the wires attached before you disconnect anything. Easier to remember months later when you go to reinstall.
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02-22-2012, 07:19 AM
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speed-ometer.
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02-22-2012, 07:31 AM
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Thanks for the "heads-up" and photo.
its appreciated.
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02-22-2012, 07:55 AM
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Make sure nothing "hot" can ground...I have read several times about owners melting wires, smoke etc
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02-22-2012, 08:16 AM
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Wrap each connector with good electrical tape and then tie them up in a location where they cannot touch each other or ground. Label them well and take good pictures. Make yourself a drawing too.
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02-22-2012, 08:22 AM
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Wrap each connector with good electrical tape and then tie them up in a location where they cannot touch each other or ground. Label them well and take good pictures. Make yourself a drawing too.
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Dennis Euro 1978 SC Targa, SSI's, Dansk 2/1, PMO ITBs, Electric A/C Need a New Wiring Harness? PM or e-mail me. Search for "harnesses" in the classifieds. |
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02-22-2012, 08:27 AM
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Good form to disconnect battery before removing speedo also
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02-22-2012, 11:57 AM
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If you have it, the cruise control wont work as I am almost positive that it takes an output from the speedo. Other than that you should be fine.
Regards Dave
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02-22-2012, 12:12 PM
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