Exhaust Sensor Light

[Tango]

I was rummaging through a box of used parts that came in a shoe box with my new 81 Spider. Seems to be an old O2 sensor, some other sending unit with a single connector on it, old spark plugs, etc. BUT also in there were the plastic frame and inserts from the original central instrument panel.

The second last owner before me took the original out and put in a hardwood section with a good analog oil gauge and the wiper speed switch and instrument brightness control. He didn't put back the Brake, Seat belt and Engine Sensor warning lights. The first two are not missed, since I am more or less aware of when I have my brake and seat belt on, but if the Engine Sensor light detects issues with -- well with what? --- is it the O2 sensor?? -- wouldnt that still be a good thing to have?

I am thinking if the connector is still back there, I might cut in an additional hole and add that light back in there.

Thoughts or advice on that?

Thanks,
Tim

[jimincalif]

As I understand it, that light is triggered by the odometer clocking off 30,000 miles, it doesn't actually sense anything. The brake light OTOH, not only tells you when the e-brake is on, but should also warn you if your brake fluid is low. I'd put that one back in myself.

[Tango]

AH! Interesting. See, that is the thing with warning lights -- it is not always intuitive what they are trying to tell you without an Owner's Manual, and even then, certainly today, it just says "Bring it in if the light goes on". But when you say that about the engine sensor, it reminded me that my 86 Nissan had the same thing at 75K km and it meant nothing. Just linked to the odometer.

[So Cal Mark]

I'd agree about reinstalling the brake warning light. It not only lets you know if the fluid is low, but it's easy to leave the ebrake on a click or two