Hey guys, just joined the forum and picked up my first Firebird. I currently have a 1991 Firebird base model with the V8 305 TBI. I have searched countless threads but none seem to address my issue. When I first purchased the car, the cruise control did work however the wiper mist part was broken at the base. I purchased a direct fit replacement Mult-Function lever (see attached picture).

I removed the old lever with a simple pull out and followed the old wiring down under the the floor kick panel. I eventually found the that it plugged into a white multi pin pigtail style connector with several empty pin bays. The cable from the old multi-function lever to where it was connected as several feet in length wrapped in black cover.

Well here is where I hit my roadblock. The replacement part pictured below only has a cable that is no more than 6 inches in length and not the same plug connection that is under the dash. I even tried pulling about a foot worth of cable out the steering column to see if the connector in the picture was on the wire there (it was not).

I have searched countless parts stores and all the replacement parts no matter the brand are the one pictured here with a short cord. The only ones I see that come attached with a cable long enough are for the earlier Firebird models with the blade style connector which would no fit my connection.

I am at a loss at this time as no matter the replacement part I look at it seems the wire does no match up with what is on my car. I would appreciate some guidance if anyone has had this. I will note that I tried the new lever to see if the wiper mist and all other features worked, which they all did.

Update added pictures of what my set up looks like



Thanks!

 

I think you should have bought this one.
http://www.moderndaymuscle.com/inc/sdetail/196/14890
sorry,read the post wrong

 

Here's the list of P/N's for your lever.

 

Thanks for the information

 

89 Firebird Formuls 5.0 TBI.I have the same connector 6 pin w black jumper wire to white . Can i buy a stalk with a blade connecter and cut it off so i can rewire my 6 pin. colors are green, red .blue, white and black jumper wire. Any help would be appreciate.

 

Probably.

Easiest way would be to check which color wires do what, with an ohmmeter. Like, with everything in Off nothing connects to anything, in this position white and black are connected butt no others, when I press the button white disconnects and red connects, that sort of thing; and compare the new switch to the old as best you can. (whatever the details might be... I just made some stuff up to serve as an example)