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r8orde
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Sat Jun 13, 2009 2:26 am

Just changed my gearbox from auto to manual and now can't remember what 2 wires I have to join to get it running. Need to sort it for the afternoon! Really would help if someone could help asap.
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Brianmoooore
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Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:09 am

I pressume you're referring to removing the starter inhibitor?
Remove the panel above the glove box, and look for two single pole plugs and sockets with fairly thick black/yellow wires going to them.
Unplug both plugs and sockets, and push together the two halves that come from the main loom.
The other two wires go to a relay behind the glove box, and this loom, along with the relay, can be removed.
E30cabalan
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Sat Jun 13, 2009 11:10 am

Only electrics involved are removing the starter inhibit (disconnect two plugs from existing wiring, and plug together), and adding the little loom from the gear lever to the reverse light switch. (Did a quick search and lifted this from one of Brians posts, thanks Brian respect as always)
r8orde
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Sat Jun 13, 2009 7:03 pm

thanks guys ;)
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