Shhtuart's Manual Conversion Thread

[Daniel2019]

That wiring is almost as fucked up as mine was... good luck with that. I would honestly suggest an auto elec.

[Shhtuart]

That wiring is almost as fucked up as mine was... good luck with that. I would honestly suggest an auto elec.

I'm not too phased by the factory headunit wiring, it's just this security system.

It hasn't worked since I bought the car and the previous owner said he never had the fob so I know it's not active but it looks like it's wired into the original loom deeply.

This is the brand.

[Daniel2019]

Could be worse, mine was "HUGE-SUN-ONE" brand.. had fking T interesections of wiring, extra few inches of wires soldered to bridge gaps when original wire was cut too short, solder on solder, loose tape.. etc. etc.

Best thing to do is download the wiring diagram, have a quick study of everything that has been cut/soldered/modified and go one by one with rejoining the factory wiring to itself.

If you are installing a new system, hand that sh*t over to an auto elec.

[SchumieFan]

^Voice of experience^

[Daniel2019]

^Voice of experience^

Yeah, and I've even learnt a fair bit about wiring and electrical since then too.

f**k that sh*t.

[Technikhaus]

Yeah, I'm so tempted to take mine to an auto-elec to get cleaned up.

Nice work so far with the swap

[Sahin]

Mine is sweet as and I installed it myself lol
Never want to take it out or have to redo it though as all wires are black on mine lol

[Technikhaus]

Mine works, but occasionally goes off for no reason...

[Bennoz]

Looks like a generic immobiliser to me. Can even see the bridge already on the ignition circuit. I call soft, get the scissors out.

[Shhtuart]

Looks like a generic immobiliser to me. Can even see the bridge already on the ignition circuit. I call soft, get the scissors out.

It's not active but it seems pretty well wired in there. I should be able to just trace the wires and solder them back together but it's not a priority at the moment.

[Daniel2019]

Looks like a generic immobiliser to me. Can even see the bridge already on the ignition circuit. I call soft, get the scissors out.

nek minut

[payaya]

The only wire that's cut is the ignition circuit from memory. Alarms are easy.

It would be
a negative pulse trigger wire to lock and unlock circuits
Negative pulse to either light/indicator/horn circuits
Positive
Neg
Pin switches
Siren
Boot release neg pulse
Door pin switches neg pulse

Follow every wire going out from the alarm and trace the wire to where is jumped to. Rip it off repair the sheath of factory wiring, join the ignition circuit back up and done.

[payaya]

Looks like a generic immobiliser to me. Can even see the bridge already on the ignition circuit. I call soft, get the scissors out.

It's not active but it seems pretty well wired in there. I should be able to just trace the wires and solder them back together but it's not a priority at the moment.

Just joining the two ignition wires going to the alarm does the same thing and easy!

[Supplanter]

So you've been driving manual for four months now, how does it compare?

[bjk]

So you've been driving manual for four months now, how does it compare?

Involves the use of more feet, I imagine.

[Shhtuart]

So you've been driving manual for four months now, how does it compare?

Oi shhhhhh

[Shhtuart]

It's finally done lol.

Everyone has been a massive help so thanks for all the tips.

Gearbox is smooth as thanks to Ben and it goes harder than ever.

I'm without indicators though and the fuses are all good. I still get the hazards flashing so its not bulb or wiring related i don't think. I'll try changing the relay to see if that changes it.

In hindsight;

If you're attempting a big job such as this its best to stay organised. I spent a lot of time figuring out which bolts went back where when i reassembled the car. Maybe putting the nut or bolt back into the thread after you've removed parts is the best way to go.

The manual conversion pdf guide is a 7/10. There aren't enough detailed photos but in saying that i now drive a manual lol.

Thanks again everyone!

[Daniel2019]

Maybe putting the nut or bolt back into the thread after you've removed parts is the best way to go.

Yep that's what I do. Another one I do at work is write labels on my benchtop in texta and place the bolts on top of the writing.

Another trick you can use for on going jobs is labeled zip lock bags.

[bjk]

As said on facey, nice work bro. (y)

Who needs indicators, you'll be going so fast they won't see them anyway!

[Technikhaus]

Nice work!