Electrical Woes: Auto to manual question.

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snowyred180
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I recently bought a 91 240sx shell (originally equipped with a manual transmission). I put my motor in in it from an automatic car, only unbolted the automatic transmission and bolted up a manual one (changed clutch, flywheel, etc. too). I did keep the automatic transmission engine harness. What exactly needs modified for the automatic transmission engine harness to fit in a manual car? I realize there's a writeup on auto to manual, but what about manual -> manual with an auto harness? Because right now:

1.) no reverse lights2.) seatbelt light, e-brake light, door light, and all accessories remain on when the ignition is off (may or may not be related?)3.) I have several unused plugs. I've read that the automatic one has more, but does anything need to be done with these?

On the bright side, it does crank. It's got no gas tank yet, so didn't start. Don't ask, not my doing...


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well the ao harness is usless the speed sensor is all i have hooked up rvers lights not sure on those its a 240 everyone sees them there stylish so i never worrid bout that now your other lights staying on thats a diffrent problem is you alt hooked up bc my cluster stays on it that isnt hooked up if its not that then i am not sure

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I'm essentially using a manual car with an automatic wiring harness.

1.) no reverse lights2.) dash lights are f-ed up.

I'm pretty sure the plug for the alternator is plugged in. I can check and make sure later today or tomorrow. If nothing else, I can take it to the Wire Wizards and make them deal with it.


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