okay so i've done a bit of research on how to get this all done, it sounds simple enough for me so i MIGHT attempt it. either way this is where i'll be dumping all of my info and if i do it myself i'll try and get a step-by-step happening.
my main issue is the wiring, so far i've gotten the following information from different parts of the net.
you have 2 options when wiring - you can cut off the auto loom and solder in a manual one and just connect everything or do the following;
you need to connect 3 looms to the manual box;
- speed sensor, neutral (drops idle/timing to suit), reverse (to turn the reverse lights on).
imagining the box is mounted, the speedo sensor sits at the front of the 3 looms, then reverse and neutral is the last.
the speedo sensors have universal looms so they just plug right into manual/auto without any modifications.
there are a group of five other cables that come off the auto gearbox (near the fuse box).
there are 2 larger gauge wires that need to be soldered or crimped to one another - the auto has a fail-safe that doesnt allow the car to be started in any other place then neutral and park - connecting these 2 wires disables this.
the next ones are the neutral and reverse switches.
these are 3 wires that contain a ground wire. they are colour coded to make it simpler.
green = reverse
white = neutral
black = ground
so to recap, in order from the furthest front sensor to rear on the manual gearbox, you are doing the following;
- speedo connects straight on
- neutral = connect to white wire
- reverse = connect to green wire
- ground = ground the black wire
i'll be updating this with pics if i go ahead and do it myself. will keep this thread updated as much as i can.
cheers,
joe