Location: North East Ohio
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When I installed my new speedometer system, including the long speedometer cable from Hervey, I opted to simply remove the lambda counter completely as it got in the way of the cable. Is there any harm in removing this device? I've checked the wiring schematics and couldn't see that it was tied into anything other than the instrument cluster light.
Location: Sacramento-ish
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Nope, no harm. It's got no function other than to count about 30,000 miles and turn the light on.Originally Posted by orbitron3000
Jon
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YOU REMOVED THE LAMBDA COUNTER?!?!?! Great, here comes the zombie apocalypse!
-Mike
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Location: North East Ohio
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I guess my next question is if there is anyway to have the light on the instrument cluster not turn on...other than removing the bulb. I remember driving a few times and seeing the light flicker, and I thought I had accidentally bumped my leg into the wires that were originally plugged in. If i just connect the wires that were originally connected to the counter just to each other, would that solve that problem without creating additional bugs in the electrical system?
Location: Sacramento-ish
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Jumpering those wires will cause the light to *always* be on. Most likely removing the counter will cause the flicker to stop.
Jon
1981 DMC-12 #02100. July 1981. 5-speed, black, grooved w/flap.
restoration log, March 2011 to present
full and detailed photo restoration log
Location: North East Ohio
Posts: 123
My VIN: 5780
HAHA yes it is currently sitting in a box in my garage. One less thing complicating the speedometer system.
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uh oh, i better get more ammo.
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Location: Sacramento-ish
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Remember: remove the head or destroy the brain.uh oh, i better get more ammo.
Jon
1981 DMC-12 #02100. July 1981. 5-speed, black, grooved w/flap.
restoration log, March 2011 to present
full and detailed photo restoration log
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i should also dust off my copy of The Zombie Survival Guide...
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My god man, the next thing you know you'll be taking the tags off of mattresses!!!
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