i swaped my auto 86 camaro to a manual transmission.. everyhting is perfect... one thing... i used the wiring harness from the auto and broke off hte unit so the car would start.. do i have to buy a new wiring harness or how down i make the car go into reverse... ie... the lights for reverse arent turning on.. how do i make the car go into reverse without havent to put in a switch?

regards..

Douglas

 

the wiring harness for the auto trans should have 2 wires, a power and ground for the reverse light for when the auto tranny shifts into reverse, u can hot wire em to work with the manual tranny

if u dont know which ones are for the reverse maybe u could try just putting them together one at a time till the reverse lights turn on and stay on

 

ok perfect.. so as for the reverse i can figure out which one is which... but how do i get it so when i put the car in reverse the lights on it? some sort of switch i guess??? im not to sure? thanks again

DOuglas

 

On the side of the manual xmsn there should be a 2 prong connector, that is your back up switch

 

so i need to go get a manual wiring harness then correct? or?? dou h ave any pics or anything to help me along..

regards
Douglas

 

First off, what tranny did you put in? Was it a T-5, T-56?

 

that is a good question.. i have NO idea.. it came outa a firebird i heard.. and thats all i know..

 

Is it a 5 speed or a 6 speed? Did it come from another third gen? Did it come from a 4th gen LT1 or LS1?

- Justin

 

5 speed. came off of a 1985 camaro rs i believe. thanks

 

yes go to your nearest GM dealership and ask for the T5 Reverse light wireing harness...should be a simple female style plug that goes right into your tranny reverse light connector. from there all you do is wire your exisitng wires to this harness. enjoy your "new" car

 

do i get this connector? and then i plug in the reverse cable to the tranny? the sensor or whatever it is on the side of the transmission under the car?

thanks alot for the help btw

app it alot

Douglas