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Mystery Wires in Engine Bay

Posted: 7/9/16 8:57pmMessage 1 of 8
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Long Beach, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1981, Grey, six-speed tremec
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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Re: Mystery Wires in Engine Bay

Posted: 7/9/16 10:48pmMessage 2 of 8
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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. 2023 Accelerate Yellow HTC Stingray
We the original transmission auto or manual?

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Re: Mystery Wires in Engine Bay

Posted: 7/10/16 6:32amMessage 3 of 8
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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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Re: Mystery Wires in Engine Bay

Posted: 7/10/16 10:47amMessage 4 of 8
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The original was a 4-speed manual, no cruise control.
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Re: Mystery Wires in Engine Bay

Posted: 7/10/16 11:42amMessage 5 of 8
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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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Re: Mystery Wires in Engine Bay

Posted: 7/10/16 6:31pmMessage 6 of 8
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73shark said: 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
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Re: Mystery Wires in Engine Bay

Posted: 7/10/16 10:03pmMessage 7 of 8
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Well, I think that is it.  I just put the car in reverse and checked, and no reverse lights.  Thanks guys!
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Re: Mystery Wires in Engine Bay

Posted: 7/22/16 1:45pmMessage 8 of 8
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Thanks again, guys.  I was able to buy a pigtail, hook up the wires, and now I have reverse lights.
 
 
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