Wiring ???'s for AOD to T-5 swap

LOCASH · 05-13-2002, 09:09 AM

Is there any way to wire it up so that I can start it? The car has 4 wires coming out and the harness on the tranny has 2 wires and one jumper wire. When I jump the wires coming from the car, the car starts while the key is on (rather than in the start position) and the starter stays on. I have to pull the jumper wire to stop the starter. I looked at the manual but it's not helping at all, it only shows 2 wires coming from the car. Can anyone tell me how to wire this thing up? Do I need to hook up the switches on the pedals? Other than this problem, the T-5 swap went well. I can't wait to drive this thing!! Just pulling it out of the garage was fun! Any help is greatly appreciated.

Coupe Devil · 05-13-2002, 11:36 AM

There are two wires you will have to splice together coming out of the plug on the car. I recommend just cutting the plug off of the harness coming. I cant remember which two wires you ahve to splice. I will look this af my bros car this after noon and let ya know.

Hope I can help.

Brad

USMC302 · 05-13-2002, 11:36 AM

I bought a wire from ford that plugs into the car harness and goes to the tranny one, and yes, I had to hook up the nuetral safety switch on the pedal to get mine to work. Good luck, it didn't cost but about $25.

Coupe Devil · 05-13-2002, 11:39 AM

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Originally posted by USMC302
I bought a wire from ford that plugs into the car harness and goes to the tranny one, and yes, I had to hook up the nuetral safety switch on the pedal to get mine to work. Good luck, it didn't cost but about $25.

You can splice the two wires and not have to hook up that switch under the dash but it will start in gear then. You do what you want. For $25 bucks I can remember to push the clutch everytime. I'l llet you know this afternoon.

Brad

USMC302 · 05-13-2002, 11:43 AM

He is right, there is always a way to rig stuff, especially on these stangs, I just wanted it done right the first time so I knew I wouldn't have any probs later. It is also less touble shooting on your part when something goes wrong. good luck to you either way.

LOCASH · 05-13-2002, 11:47 AM

I tried to jump the 2 wires I think you are talking about, but when I turned the key to the on position the starter would come on and not turn off until I pulled the jumper wire (paper clip) out. I don't really have a problem springing for the harness but I am in Italy and it would take at least 2 weeks to get here. Thanks for your help.

LOCASH · 05-13-2002, 11:55 AM

Does my starter staying on have anything to do with this?

Coupe Devil · 05-13-2002, 01:26 PM

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Originally posted by LOCASH
I tried to jump the 2 wires I think you are talking about, but when I turned the key to the on position the starter would come on and not turn off until I pulled the jumper wire (paper clip) out. I don't really have a problem springing for the harness but I am in Italy and it would take at least 2 weeks to get here. Thanks for your help.

Through that paper clip away and then try to jump the starter. IF the paper clip is opening a circuit that shouldnt be opened it wont start.

Brad

Mach 1 · 05-14-2002, 03:02 AM

your starter staying on has nothing to do with that, as you were suspecting. There should be 4 wires on your AOD wiring harness.

2 of them are for neutral start switch, the other 2 are for the back up lights. Splice the two for the start switch together, and your car should start normally (in any gear now of course).

if you need the wire colors, e-mail me and Ill get them to you.

05-13-2002, 09:09 AM	#1
LOCASH Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Santa Lucia di Budoia, Italy Posts: 217	Wiring ???'s for AOD to T-5 swap Is there any way to wire it up so that I can start it? The car has 4 wires coming out and the harness on the tranny has 2 wires and one jumper wire. When I jump the wires coming from the car, the car starts while the key is on (rather than in the start position) and the starter stays on. I have to pull the jumper wire to stop the starter. I looked at the manual but it's not helping at all, it only shows 2 wires coming from the car. Can anyone tell me how to wire this thing up? Do I need to hook up the switches on the pedals? Other than this problem, the T-5 swap went well. I can't wait to drive this thing!! Just pulling it out of the garage was fun! Any help is greatly appreciated. __________________ 86 GT T-tops

05-13-2002, 11:36 AM	#2
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	There are two wires you will have to splice together coming out of the plug on the car. I recommend just cutting the plug off of the harness coming. I cant remember which two wires you ahve to splice. I will look this af my bros car this after noon and let ya know. Hope I can help. Brad __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

05-13-2002, 11:36 AM	#3
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	I bought a wire from ford that plugs into the car harness and goes to the tranny one, and yes, I had to hook up the nuetral safety switch on the pedal to get mine to work. Good luck, it didn't cost but about $25. __________________

05-13-2002, 11:43 AM	#5
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	He is right, there is always a way to rig stuff, especially on these stangs, I just wanted it done right the first time so I knew I wouldn't have any probs later. It is also less touble shooting on your part when something goes wrong. good luck to you either way. __________________

05-13-2002, 11:47 AM	#6
LOCASH Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Santa Lucia di Budoia, Italy Posts: 217	I tried to jump the 2 wires I think you are talking about, but when I turned the key to the on position the starter would come on and not turn off until I pulled the jumper wire (paper clip) out. I don't really have a problem springing for the harness but I am in Italy and it would take at least 2 weeks to get here. Thanks for your help. __________________ 86 GT T-tops

05-13-2002, 11:55 AM	#7
LOCASH Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Santa Lucia di Budoia, Italy Posts: 217	Does my starter staying on have anything to do with this? __________________ 86 GT T-tops

05-14-2002, 03:02 AM	#9
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	your starter staying on has nothing to do with that, as you were suspecting. There should be 4 wires on your AOD wiring harness. 2 of them are for neutral start switch, the other 2 are for the back up lights. Splice the two for the start switch together, and your car should start normally (in any gear now of course). if you need the wire colors, e-mail me and Ill get them to you. __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

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