fast idle switches

[kartone]

In my 1980 GTV (originally with A/C) I found two fast idle switches, one behind the clutch pedal, the other on the side of the transmission housing. According to the schematics they are connected together but not connected to anything else!
Should I just remove the switches and wiring ? 

[colcol]

It may be to do with the emmision equipment, so that the emmision system knows what gear you are in and if the clutch is in or out, [ i used to have a Gemini that had the same system, but don't tell anybody that i had a Gemini], if your GTV has a electrical advance/retard, then it also may be linked with a temperature sensor.
Just remove them and see what happens, Colin.

[kartone]

Colin, have removed the switch at the clutch pedal and will advise as to any consequences once the car is back on the road

[martym00se72]

Nothing wrong with a RWD Gemini - was my first car and was great for what it was. The colour was 'fawn' so it was naturally called Bambi...

[colcol]

"Nothing wrong with a RWD Gemini...mmmm, diabolical handling caused bt the centre of gravity being too high, too much unsprung weight caused by using a Torana rear axle, causing uncontrolled oversteer, when you don't want it, terrible brakes, caused by being overbraked on the back,....by using that big heavy Torana back axle, and when it rained, don't get me started!, not to mention the Alfa Romeo type rust problems, without Alfa Romeo type driving pleasures, after a drive of brothers twin carb Sud, i was on the road to ruin and opened up my eyes about how good front wheel drive on a small car can be, Colin.