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Old 06-12-2001, 11:42 PM   #51
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I dont have a scanner but I will see if I can help you since I did use the factory harness. It was not that bad at all.

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Old 06-13-2001, 01:08 PM   #52
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Just wanted say I am here if you guys need any help. Good Luck!!!!

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Old 06-13-2001, 01:42 PM   #53
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Well I need someone who can tell me complete wiring for 10 pin blue connector, 10pin white connector, 4 pin back connector (ignition), also 2 pin black connector, (2 small wires). wiring the cooling fan for radiator and also wiring fuel pump to ECM

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Old 06-13-2001, 04:15 PM   #54
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hey matt, sorry Ive been out of it for a while, guess you could use some help. Tell me where the 4 connectors are and Ill look at mine and see what they are.

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Old 06-14-2001, 08:46 PM   #55
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Matt., Sorry dude, let you down again... My bag! Let's start with the With the white one:

| | Top White
|K|J|H|G|F|
|A|B|C|D|E|

White
K is DK GRN and is the coolant temperature feed to instrument cluster.
J is DK GRN/WHT and is fuel pump replay control
H is empty.
G is DK GRN/WHT and is vehicle speed signal.
F is GRY and is fuel pump motor feed.
A is RED and is Alternator feed to instrument cluster.
B is TAN and is oil pressure feed to instrument cluster.
C is BRN and is oil level feed to instrument cluster.
D is empty.
E is empty or if you have a manuel tranny it is the clutch anticipate signal and is GRY.

| | Top Blue
|K|J|H|G|F|
|A|B|C|D|E|

Blue
K is TAN/BLK and is (Automatic) torque converter clutch control.
J is ORN/BLK and is (Automatic) park/neutral feed from transmission position switch.
NOTE: If this vehicle is manuel the wire would be LT GRN and would be (manuel) backup lamp feed.
H is LT BLU/BLK and is (Automatic) TCC switched power feed.
NOTE: If this vehicle is manuel the would be be BRN and be (manuel) power from turn B/U fuse # 2 to backup switch and would be brown.
G is PNK and power feed from ECM IGN fuse # 5
F is DK GRN/WHT and is A/C request signal
E is DK BLU and is theft deterrent - fuel enable feed.
D is WHT and is techometer signal to instrument cluster.
C is WHT/BLK and is diagnostic request signal.
B is service engine soon indicator feed.
A is empty.

I am digging for VAT wire stuff.... Will get it to you shortly.

v/r

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BTW., I now have most of my parts and hopefully will get started this weekend or next.. Wish me luck....

Also, I don't have a scanner...Wish I did.... I can find a bud or someone with a scanner if you the need arises....
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Old 06-14-2001, 09:12 PM   #56
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LARRYS92RSLT1 -- Man what a sweet ride... Congrats man!
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Old 06-14-2001, 09:21 PM   #57
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Matt, As I stated in my previous post I am close to being ready to putting the LT1 in. Did you have problems with you motor mounts? By problems I mean did you have to do anything special to get the engine into the car? Also, Did you have problems with your A/C compressor? If so, what problems did you have?

Am working you others issues., will get to you ASAP (am reading book).

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Old 06-14-2001, 10:00 PM   #58
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OK, I have a headache. I cannot find the 4 wire/connector in the "big book". I know it has to do with the knock sensor., but the book says that the knock sensor is DK BLU and my wire is Puple. I will keep looking but not tonight.

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Old 06-15-2001, 11:31 AM   #59
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MULTI TASKING, YOU ROCKS THE HOUSE !, thanks alot, the 4 pin connectors i'm talking about, it's blackand it has the big wire for the starter's solenoid .

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Old 06-15-2001, 11:32 AM   #60
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MULTI TASKING, YOU ROCKS THE HOUSE !, thanks alot, the 4 pin connectors i'm talking about, it's blackand it has the big wire for the starter's solenoid .

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Old 06-15-2001, 11:57 AM   #61
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Well Multi tasking for the motor mounts, I had to cut it, press it and weld it to make it fit, the thing is you need to bolt the a/c compressor to the right motor mount, if you dont, a/c will vibrate ALOT !. Also, don't forget to sledge hammer your cross member before putting the engine in. the big PITA was to make power steering line, took meabout 4 hour to do something good.
Good luck

Guys, I got myself some shorty headman's header !!! I hope I'll reach 300 horses ! and be able to smoke those tires bad!

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Old 06-15-2001, 12:26 PM   #62
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Matt., I know I found it...What I cannot find is where it connects in the 89. I also cannot find in the "big book" the small connector that is labeled A (BLK) B (BLU) C(TAN) (looks tan. If it in one of these books I can't find it. Not sure what it connects to either...

Can anyone help?

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Old 06-15-2001, 12:42 PM   #63
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Matt., HP Salvage has a nice article concerning putting an LT1 into a 3rd Gen. I even sent them an email to confirm what was written. The fellow I "spoke" said if I used the RH motor mount from a 94 Caprice I would not have to do any cutting. I only need to "sledge hammer" the cross member. My question to you is did the A/C lines that exit the compressor fit after you sledge hammered the cross member or did you have to get different line?

Last question…About how long did you make the power steering line?

OK, for real., last question: What about fuel lines? What did you do?

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Old 06-15-2001, 02:08 PM   #64
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when I did my swap neither the stock or the new AC lines fit. CarQuest makes a great little fitting that Im about to put on that is compact, and the best part about it is that you can turn the lines any dirction you need them to go because the fittings turn 90* right after it bolts onto the compressor

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Old 06-15-2001, 03:46 PM   #65
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I know multi tasking, I took information on hpsalvage to do it . Works very well. pictures sucks but still , way better than nothing . !



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Old 06-15-2001, 05:11 PM   #66
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Multi tasking , can you find me wiring description on the black plug with 10 pin near the ECM, I know it has 2 pink wire but that's it . also there's 2 little wire connected to a little black 2 prong connector near the blue and white 10 pins connectors, can you help me ???


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Old 06-15-2001, 06:46 PM   #67
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Matt that is C100. It connected (on the 93) to the underhood fuse block.


|A|B|C|D|E|
|K|J|H|G|F|
| |

A is PNK and is power feed from injector fuse 9
B is DK GRN/WHT and is A/C compressor relay control
C is DK GRN and is A/C compressor clutch solenoid feed
D is TAN and is serial data signal.
E is BRN and is Air Pump Replay Control.
F is BRN and is power feed from FANS/SOLs Fuse 6
G is PNK and is power feed from ignition fuse 11
H is DK BLU and is secondary coolant fan relay control
J is DK and is primary fan replay control.
K is PNK and is power feed from injector fuse 10.
I am using a Chilton's "Wiring and Vacumm Diagrams" to map the wires back to either my relays or fuse block or both....Not sure how its going to turn out -- have not finished writing that document.

I DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE OTHER WIRE IS AND WE NEED TO FIND SOMEONE TO HELP US WITH IT.

WE ALSO NEED HELP ON THE BLACK CONNECTOR WITH THE THICK PINK STARTER WIRE GOING TO IT.

THAT A HINT GUYS (:-)HELP PLEASE!


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Old 06-16-2001, 07:55 AM   #68
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I forgot typing in uppercase is the same as raising your voice… That was not my intention. Sorry.
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Multi tasking, do you think I need to connect that 10 pin connector to be able to start the car. ?? by the way thanks alot.



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Old 06-16-2001, 04:19 PM   #70
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I would think that at least A and K would need to be connected....If not I don't think you will get power to the injectors.
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Old 06-16-2001, 09:50 PM   #71
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thanks buddy !
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Old 06-17-2001, 09:51 AM   #72
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No problem! I am starting to get the blues reading this book! I put off doing my install until next week. I am not ready yet!
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Old 06-18-2001, 01:54 AM   #73
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I'm thinking about doing a ram-air system, by taking 2 k&N air filter on a V6 2.8 air intake and then making a dock on the wind deflector under the nose of the car.maybe 2-4 hp gain .better than nothing.

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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by mat89RS:
I'm thinking about doing a ram-air system, by taking 2 k&N air filter on a V6 2.8 air intake and then making a dock on the wind deflector under the nose of the car.maybe 2-4 hp gain .better than nothing.

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Like on the 2001 TA! Took me a sec to remember what ram-air is. Don't get to fancy with me., remember I have only being playing the role of mechanic since April.


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Old 06-18-2001, 05:06 PM   #75
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I found a problem ... on vats system there's a yel/blk cable that goes to the starter enable relay, 3rd gen f-body's don't have starter relay, can I custom build one ??? also I have a description of the 4 pin connectors with ignition cable.

labeled
ABCD
a=purple
b=blk/wht
c=orange
d=empty

and also the little 2 pin connector I was talking about has 3 pin , oups !! I know it has a blk and blue cable but for the 3rd one I'm not sure, It looks like gray..maybe beige ..



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Old 06-19-2001, 12:26 AM   #76
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Sorry multi, I found the relay tonight in the Chilton !!!

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multi tasking can you help the connector

ABCD
a=purple (BIG CABLE)
b= blk/white
c= orange
d=empty

and also

ABC
it has blue , black and beige (beige could be green , gray or tan)

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where is the starter enable relay located? I will find it in the "big book"!
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Never mine., I found it --- will have to do some reading... Looks like there is a .8 YEL/BLK coming off A1(86) of the starter enable relay going to A4(??) of the PASS-Key II module.

There is also a YEL (size unknown) coming off C2(85) going to a splice that ends up a "hot at all times" crank fuse 17 which is 3AMPS.

There is a DK GRN A2(87) wire of unknown size that ends up at the starter solenoid (changes from DK GRN to PPL). And, C1(30) go to the same fuse via the same splice that I mentioned.

The starter enable relay is the same as the hatch release and fuel pump relay so you should be able to buy it at any parts store.
Well Matt, today is the day. We are going to pull the V6 after work.... And take it to the junk-yard (life is good!)

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The module you are talking about is C210. I will look it up after work!
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Old 06-21-2001, 12:55 PM   #81
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good luck to you multi, it's not hard, you know what ? I got myself a pair of headman headers for free today and also got new spark plug wire for 100$ canadian.

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Old 06-21-2001, 02:36 PM   #82
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Ok guys I need explaination on a fuel-starter or hatch release relay.

My way if seeing it is:

it works with a solenoid that close a circuit to give power to something that requires a higher voltage .Am I right on this ????

where is it located ??? fuse box ???

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