Questions about my TA..pics
09-04-2010, 06:37 PM
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Questions about my TA..pics
Im starting to dig into my new(to me) 85 Trans AM and have some question.
First question,the PO removed the heat/ac components and i see some cut wires,Im trying to return it back to factory. Does anybody recognize these wire colors?
Next It looks like he broke the bottom part of the plastic for the heater,can anybody verify that? Or is it something non related?
Next there was a unused connector under my center console,andbody know what it is for?
I was curious if this was a factor shifter for a T-5?
Lasty, is this the wrong radio trim,wrong hvac controls or another problem? Notice the **** is hitting the trim.
Thanks guys!
First question,the PO removed the heat/ac components and i see some cut wires,Im trying to return it back to factory. Does anybody recognize these wire colors?
Next It looks like he broke the bottom part of the plastic for the heater,can anybody verify that? Or is it something non related?
Next there was a unused connector under my center console,andbody know what it is for?
I was curious if this was a factor shifter for a T-5?
Lasty, is this the wrong radio trim,wrong hvac controls or another problem? Notice the **** is hitting the trim.
Thanks guys!
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09-04-2010, 07:00 PM
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Re: Questions about my TA..pics
The connector under the center console - it was for the factory automatic that originally came in the car - it's the connector for the neutral safety switch. It's obviously been swapped for a manual, and thus the strange looking shifter.
So ... if your trunk release doesn't work, or if the reverse lights don't work, then you'll know they didn't correctly do the wiring from the auto-to-manual swap. The manual tranny should now have a NSS at the clutch pedal.
For the wiring, here's almost every 3rd gen wiring diag:
http://www.austinthirdgen.org/index.php?pid=19
So ... if your trunk release doesn't work, or if the reverse lights don't work, then you'll know they didn't correctly do the wiring from the auto-to-manual swap. The manual tranny should now have a NSS at the clutch pedal.
For the wiring, here's almost every 3rd gen wiring diag:
http://www.austinthirdgen.org/index.php?pid=19
09-07-2010, 04:22 PM
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09-09-2010, 10:54 PM
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Re: Questions about my TA..pics
Orinackra is right about the radio trim panel. See hawksthirdgen http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/fi...trimplate.aspx
Read the description, it mentions that is is not for digital dash cars. So looks like you need the piece from hawks. $27 new isn't bad, it'll make it look a lot nicer.
Read the description, it mentions that is is not for digital dash cars. So looks like you need the piece from hawks. $27 new isn't bad, it'll make it look a lot nicer.
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09-10-2010, 12:10 AM
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Re: Questions about my TA..pics
Orinackra is right about the radio trim panel. See hawksthirdgen http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/fi...trimplate.aspx
Read the description, it mentions that is is not for digital dash cars. So looks like you need the piece from hawks. $27 new isn't bad, it'll make it look a lot nicer.
Read the description, it mentions that is is not for digital dash cars. So looks like you need the piece from hawks. $27 new isn't bad, it'll make it look a lot nicer.
09-10-2010, 12:11 AM
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Re: Questions about my TA..pics
Does anybody have thoughts one the broken plastic on the firewall?
09-12-2010, 09:10 PM
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Re: Questions about my TA..pics
I think I know what that is
Your pictures are very "zoomed in"
Your car was equipped with A/C, from the picture with the hVAC controls.
That is the bottom of the A/C Evaporator and fan housing - lower section.
There are 3 - 10mm headed srews under the passenger side dash/carpet and one stud on the firewall in the engine compartment.
And those cut wires are for the fan resistor and a/c cutout switch that connects to the stuff on top of the upper A/C Evaporator housing.
If you are returning this car back with A/C, then that stuff is very important.
Your pictures are very "zoomed in"
Your car was equipped with A/C, from the picture with the hVAC controls.
That is the bottom of the A/C Evaporator and fan housing - lower section.
There are 3 - 10mm headed srews under the passenger side dash/carpet and one stud on the firewall in the engine compartment.
And those cut wires are for the fan resistor and a/c cutout switch that connects to the stuff on top of the upper A/C Evaporator housing.
If you are returning this car back with A/C, then that stuff is very important.
09-13-2010, 08:08 PM
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Re: Questions about my TA..pics
I think I know what that is
Your pictures are very "zoomed in"
Your car was equipped with A/C, from the picture with the hVAC controls.
That is the bottom of the A/C Evaporator and fan housing - lower section.
There are 3 - 10mm headed srews under the passenger side dash/carpet and one stud on the firewall in the engine compartment.
And those cut wires are for the fan resistor and a/c cutout switch that connects to the stuff on top of the upper A/C Evaporator housing.
If you are returning this car back with A/C, then that stuff is very important.
Your pictures are very "zoomed in"
Your car was equipped with A/C, from the picture with the hVAC controls.
That is the bottom of the A/C Evaporator and fan housing - lower section.
There are 3 - 10mm headed srews under the passenger side dash/carpet and one stud on the firewall in the engine compartment.
And those cut wires are for the fan resistor and a/c cutout switch that connects to the stuff on top of the upper A/C Evaporator housing.
If you are returning this car back with A/C, then that stuff is very important.
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