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V8 conversion question

Started by gre0005 · 20 Mar 2010 · 8 replies

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gre0005Archived member
ok. i got a vl calais 5L auto.. I am converting it all into a vl berlina 6cyl.. I have ran into a problem and that is the reverse light.. i have taken out the shifter out of the 6cyl and noticed on the v8 shifter it has the sensor on the shifter not the gear box! what do i do?
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PROGMHArchived member
modify it so it joins up to the shifter.
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gre0005Archived member
I dont see the wires to hook her up ey
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Psi_WagonArchived member
there will be a plug at the back of the engine bay that goes to your old auto, you will have to re-run that loom back inside the car, easy.
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gre0005Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by Psi_Wagon [View Post] there will be a plug at the back of the engine bay that goes to your old auto, you will have to re-run that loom back inside the car, easy. theres about 8 wirez. and the colour codes dont match. mite be a job for elec Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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Psi_WagonArchived member
ill post up some wiring diagrams for you, itll be easy to figure out. the v8 shifter only needs 4 wires (2 switches)
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Psi_WagonArchived member
here's the rb30 diagrams;
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Psi_WagonArchived member
and the v8 diagrams;
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gre0005Archived member
Cheers mate. I been flat out trying to get onto a elec and he said the dash looms are completely different for some reason and that he would have to take the car to hes house to do and may cost some dosh to do..
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