Speedometer Cable Disconnect at Cluster

[SwampeastMike]

'79

Working on electrical problems and cleaning along the way.

How do I disconnect the speedo cable at the cluster? Dash pad, center console, center cluster all removed. Service manual no help--it just says "disconnect".

Thanks!

 

[Antz81]

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/l81-vette-registry-forum/129553-remove-speedo-cable.html
Post #2 in this thread has what you're after.

 

[SwampeastMike]

Thanks.

I finally found the release lever/spring at the bottom of the cable connection this morning. Hadn't had a chance yet to reply as I'm now busy chasing down a problem with the horns.

 

[bill81vette]

Thanks.

I finally found the release lever/spring at the bottom of the cable connection this morning. Hadn't had a chance yet to reply as I'm now busy chasing down a problem with the horns.

that should be fun!!!!hnoes

 

[SwampeastMike]

The horn problem was not fun...

Finally traced to no +12V at the horn relay. Stop/Flash fuse OK and stop/flash circuits working. I'm very particular about wiring but no freaking way was I going to remove the fuse box so I pulled a on the power lead to the horn relay connector to get a bit of slack (it now had power until I moved it around) cut and ran to an alternate power source.

Now on to the power antenna.