What is it??
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Heel & Toe
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What is it??
I have been doing some clean up on my '85. When I removed the console trim and the shifter boot (it's a manual trans 4+3), I found a cable that was not connected under the boot. It is supposed to fit over a post and be held in place with a clip of some kind. My guess is that it is for the cruise control but I am not sure. I looked in all of my manuals and I can't find anything about it.
Is it related to the cruise control? I haven't owned the car that long. Is there any reason why someone would disconnect it? Or maybe the clip just came off.
Thanks.
Is it related to the cruise control? I haven't owned the car that long. Is there any reason why someone would disconnect it? Or maybe the clip just came off.
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by djf85vette
I have been doing some clean up on my '85. When I removed the console trim and the shifter boot (it's a manual trans 4+3), I found a cable that was not connected under the boot. It is supposed to fit over a post and be held in place with a clip of some kind.
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From: The Top of Utah
Originally Posted by djf85vette
I have been doing some clean up on my '85. When I removed the console trim and the shifter boot (it's a manual trans 4+3), I found a cable that was not connected under the boot. It is supposed to fit over a post and be held in place with a clip of some kind.
The same item prevents the shifter from being removed from "PARK" on a car with an auto trans, until the key is turned out of the "LOCK" position. The other end goes up into the steering column.
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Heel & Toe
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Thanks for telling me what it is. It was disconnected when I bought it. Is there are reason that I should reconnect it, other than the anti-theft function? I kinda like not having to to put it in a specific gear to remove the key.
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Originally Posted by randy814u
What CFI said.
Mine's unhooked, in fact I completely removed it. Just one more thing to give trouble is the way I see it.
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From: The Top of Utah
Originally Posted by djf85vette
Is there are reason that I should reconnect it, other than the anti-theft function?
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