Engine transmission swap

im lost on what your saying but I was told if the they arent connected the car wont start. (meaning for the clutch)

Well, it's just like anything else. If you've got the time and the skills, you can save some money. If you don't, then you just get the ECU.

The resistors would be wired into the end of the harness where the plug is, it's quite easy and there's no danger of "burning the harness" or damaging the ECU.

I mean, if you're going to go with your line of reasoning, then you might as well jump into the school of people that say, "It's not worth it, just sell your car and buy a 5-speed." Because:

whick bracket do i need to replace for the manual trans? last part I need then I can do the swap this coming four day weekend

If I were to get the Manual ECU is there a plug on there that would go to the clutch safety switch pedal? Also how would I wire up the reverse light swich on the transmission? Does the wiring harness from the auto ecu completely hook up to the manual ecu w/out any problems? The cruise should still work correctly right?

In the autos, there is some sort of relay that prevent you from taking the key out unless you are in park.. how would that be defeated when switched to a manual shifter?

and as for steps 2 above: I am assuming you mean there would one connector left behind by the auto which would be left behind and cannot be plugged into the manual ecu? Is that correct?

where exactly is the harness in which you speak? under the hood/shiffter assembly/ecu harness?

It's actually a cable that runs up to the ignitin switch on those cars, I think. Once you pull the cable, problem solved.

-Doc

where does the wire go from the clutch safety swich on the clutch pedal and the reverse light switch on the transmission? I know it may be a hassle but i want to try and make it look as much as stock.

Where do they go from? The clutch start switch comes off the clutch pedal, and the reverse line comes from the tranny plug on an auto, or from a plug on the top of the tranny on a manual.

no i mean where do the wires go to from the clutch pedal and the transmission

is there any difference between the manual wiring harness and auto wiring harness (same number of connectors?)

yeah i know im asking too many questions

Uhm, okay. The wire from the clutch pedal would go to NSW on your auto ECU. Yes, I think there is a difference.

anyone know what thsecond sensor on the clutch is for and is it neccessary?

On the clutch pedal? It's the clutch start switch, so that the car won't start without the clutch pushed in. You can bypass it.

anyone know what fluid i am to fill the manual tranny with I got this gear oil gl-4 gl5 thats what the manual said (gl 4 gl5) I am right?

half way done need to put in the tranny tomorrow amd hook up the cables and good to go. pray for me !!!!!

we can say it is done. Everything is in working order so far I have to run a hose to the ends of the radiator that went to the auto tranny and get the reverse light working. It's wierd running it, but I like. Yes I feel a gain. Special Thanks to Vortex and Dr. Tweak. Ecspecially Vortex, thanks for the hook up on the wiring (reverse light is the last I need). and Thanks to all for adding info to this post to make it that much easier for me to put the tranny in. Peace.

glad to hear you have it working! Despite all this, i'm still a bit apprehensive about doing the swap.. and its a long drive to tweek's shop.

Congrats on getting it back together!

I'll definitely agree with you on that one..

You would know!!!

yeah..we all got tired and called it a day so I am gonna get the light working here in the next week or so. So if you still got your book out guru, I would appreciate it.

any new news?

hey Dr Tweak, how much would you charge for a swap on the 01 corolla S