Topic: Mystery Wires in Engine Bay
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I have an 81 Vette, in which a Tremec 6 speed was transplanted. While underneath, I found 2 wires that were cut and sitting under it. THey are dark blue and green, and appear to be original. Then went up to the top of the firewall, to a connector. I have looked through wiring diagrams and manuals and it does not look like they went to the old transmission (or anything else I can find). Any ideas would be appreciated.
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We the original transmission auto or manual?
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Prolly speed sensor wires to the cruise control. The TCC connector would have tan, grey, and black wires.
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The original was a 4-speed manual, no cruise control.
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Vette(s): 1973 Orange Metallic Coupe (orig owner), L82, 4 spd (WR), PS, (A/C & PW (I installed from wrecked 73)), leather, AM/FM Stereo, ran with '65 FI unit earlier & will again some day.
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Since it's a manual, I suspect it might be the backup lite switch. Don't know of any other electrical connections to 4-speed.
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Since it's a manual, I suspect it might be the backup lite switch. Don't know of any other electrical connections to 4-speed.
I agree that is what it sounds like, without a wiring diagram in front of me. I recall the older cars had green and pink? wires
Well, I think that is it. I just put the car in reverse and checked, and no reverse lights. Thanks guys!
Thanks again, guys. I was able to buy a pigtail, hook up the wires, and now I have reverse lights.
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