Go Back   Third Generation F-Body Message Boards > Tech Boards > Electronics
Sign in using an external account
Register Forgot Password?

Electronics Need help wiring something up? Thinking of adding an electrical component to your car? Need help troubleshooting that wiring glitch?

Welcome to ThirdGen.org!
Welcome to ThirdGen.org.

You are currently viewing our forum as a guest, which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our community, at no cost, you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is free, fast and simple, join the ThirdGen.org community today!


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old 12-05-2007, 02:53 PM   #1
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: HHI, SC
Posts: 267
Car: 1986 Vert Z28
Engine: SuperCharged 350
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Send a message via AIM to serpentineocean
Manual T5 Neutral Switch?

Hey All,

I've got a '91 RS Convertible, 5 Speed Manual. 305 TBI. I'm told to assume the stock transmission is a T5. This being said, doing some google-ing and i know at least the Ford T5 has a neutral safety switch (I'm guess the only difference between a ford, jeep, GM T5 is the gear ratios and bell housing and such).

Does anyone know if my car above would have a neutral safety switch already? The Haynes manual doesn't seem to show one. And if it doesn't, anyone know any reason why i couldn't install one.

FYI - I'm looking to use the neutral safety switch when i go to install a remote start. Obviously, i'm not a fan of 'just remember to leave it out of gear' theory.

Thanks for any help guys.
__________________
"I fealt like putting a bullet through the head of every panda that wouldn't screw to save it's species" - fight club
serpentineocean is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 12-05-2007, 03:11 PM   #2
Moderator
 
Apeiron's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Rio Oro de Santa Ana, San Jose, Costa Rica
Posts: 19,819
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop / 1988 IROC T-top
Engine: 383 Carb / 305 TPI
Transmission: 4L60 / T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44 / 3.08 10 bolt

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Re: Manual T5 Neutral Switch?

You've got a clutch switch, not a neutral switch.
Apeiron is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 12-05-2007, 03:12 PM   #3
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: HHI, SC
Posts: 267
Car: 1986 Vert Z28
Engine: SuperCharged 350
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual

Classifieds Rating: (0)
Send a message via AIM to serpentineocean
Re: Manual T5 Neutral Switch?

Yea, the plan is to tap off of those wires (purple/yellow i think), so that the car will start with the clutch depressed and/or the gear is in Neutral.
serpentineocean is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 12-05-2007, 03:33 PM   #4
Senior Member
 
BigBadLou's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,411
Car: '91 Z28 convertible
Engine: TPI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.27 posi disc

Classifieds Rating: (3)
Re: Manual T5 Neutral Switch?

Sorry, I have never seen a domestic with a neutral switch.
I also needed one and had to make it myself.

Some remote start systems are smart, though. They have you park the car, leave it in neutral and running and exit the vehicle. When you push the button to lock the doors, it shuts down the engine. Then when you press the remote start button next time, it assumes that nobody has broken into the vehicle and put it in gear and can start the car.

Lou
__________________
'91 Z28 convertible w/305TPI WC T5 (no more auto)
"Nothing screams more of poor craftsmanship than wrinkles in your duct tape!"
BigBadLou is offline vBGarage Page   Reply With Quote
Old 12-05-2007, 03:33 PM
ThirdGen
1992 Camaro




Paid Advertisement


Reply

Go Back   Third Generation F-Body Message Boards > Tech Boards > Electronics

Tags
5speed, clutch, ford, gear, location, manual, netural, neutral, remote, safety, saftey, speed, start, switch, switches, t5, transmission
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

 


1982 Camaro '82 || 1983 Camaro '83 || 1984 Camaro '84 || 1985 Camaro '85 || 1986 Camaro '86 || 1987 Camaro '87 || 1988 Camaro '88 || 1989 Camaro '89 || 1990 Camaro '90 || 1991 Camaro '91 || 1992 Camaro '92


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:45 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2012, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.5.2
All content copyright © 1997 - 2012 ThirdGen.org. All rights reserved. No part of this website may be reproduced without the expressed, documented, and written consent of ThirdGen.org's Administrators.

Emails & Contact Details