Converting V8 auto to stick...

[David Head]

I've spent quite a bit of time over the last few days pouring over the
trans diagnostics and wiring diagrams in preparing to troubleshoot my
latest issue.
The person intent on converting an auto to a stick had better have a
complete spare 5 speed car in which to work if they plan on avoiding a
hack job. The auto trans Motronic management is plugged into about every
unit imaginable in the car - including the engine management, AC control
head, ABS, cruise control, throttle potentiometer, and instrument
cluster. Any belief that the 55 pin plugin to the trans management box
interchanges to whatever interface the 5 speed uses? Fat chance! I
haven't even seen wiring diagrams that include the 5 speed - and I have
OEM rev 2 manuals and a copy of the '92 up wiring diagrams (in case I
wig out and ever consider upgrading to the IR remote locking system and
93 climate control).

Dave Head
90 V8q... new trans in limp mode