Swapped in a manual in place of auto transmission in a 91' V6 trooper - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

onewaysoldier · 02-25-2009, 09:26 AM

Well, just finished putting in a new long block and swapping in a manual transmission in place of the automatic in a 91' trooper w/ the 2.8L V6...

What do I need to do to rick the ECU to start? What wires need to be connected to where to get the trooper running?

The TCM in the auto used to tell the ECU that the vehicle was in park or neutral and it was ok for the engine to turn over. Now, with the TCM disconnected and the auto trans MIA there's no signal being sent to the ECU, allowing starter motor to turn over and the the truck to start.

Andre75 · 02-25-2009, 10:31 AM

When I swapped in a different auto trans, I disconnected the TCU, but left the range sensor connected. I made sure that I was set to park, and tucked it behind the air box. I'm sure I could have found a way to remove it completely and still send the necessary signal to the ECU, but I've still got it this way.

I originally removed the whole trans wiring harness, but ran into the same problem you did.

onewaysoldier · 02-25-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Andre75

When I swapped in a different auto trans, I disconnected the TCU, but left the range sensor connected. I made sure that I was set to park, and tucked it behind the air box. I'm sure I could have found a way to remove it completely and still send the necessary signal to the ECU, but I've still got it this way.

I originally removed the whole trans wiring harness, but ran into the same problem you did.

I've still got the trans wiring harness in place, it's just disconnected.

Is the range sensor the sensor in the shifting lever for the auto? Or is it one of the sensors in the auto trans?

Andre75 · 02-25-2009, 01:28 PM

On my '95 it is an external sensor that fits over the selector shaft of the trans. It's about 2"x2" shaped like a quarter of a circle.

onewaysoldier · 02-25-2009, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andre75

On my '95 it is an external sensor that fits over the selector shaft of the trans. It's about 2"x2" shaped like a quarter of a circle.

Gotcha, I think I know which sensor you're talking about now.

So, did you leave the TCM in the truck along with with sensor? Or did you pull the TCM and just leave the sensor plugged in?

Andre75 · 02-25-2009, 07:12 PM

I think I took out the TCM. That particular sensor goes to the ECM I believe.

I see JLEMOND responded to your post on PlanetIsuzoo. Take what he says as gospel. He is the guru!

02-25-2009, 09:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
onewaysoldier Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Member # 112221 Posts: 45	Swapped in a manual in place of auto transmission in a 91' V6 trooper Well, just finished putting in a new long block and swapping in a manual transmission in place of the automatic in a 91' trooper w/ the 2.8L V6... What do I need to do to rick the ECU to start? What wires need to be connected to where to get the trooper running? The TCM in the auto used to tell the ECU that the vehicle was in park or neutral and it was ok for the engine to turn over. Now, with the TCM disconnected and the auto trans MIA there's no signal being sent to the ECU, allowing starter motor to turn over and the the truck to start.

02-25-2009, 10:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Andre75 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Member # 49302 Location: Hurricaneville, FL Posts: 425	When I swapped in a different auto trans, I disconnected the TCU, but left the range sensor connected. I made sure that I was set to park, and tucked it behind the air box. I'm sure I could have found a way to remove it completely and still send the necessary signal to the ECU, but I've still got it this way. I originally removed the whole trans wiring harness, but ran into the same problem you did. __________________ I am the pater familias!

02-25-2009, 01:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Andre75 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Member # 49302 Location: Hurricaneville, FL Posts: 425	On my '95 it is an external sensor that fits over the selector shaft of the trans. It's about 2"x2" shaped like a quarter of a circle. __________________ I am the pater familias!

02-25-2009, 07:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Andre75 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Member # 49302 Location: Hurricaneville, FL Posts: 425	I think I took out the TCM. That particular sensor goes to the ECM I believe. I see JLEMOND responded to your post on PlanetIsuzoo. Take what he says as gospel. He is the guru! __________________ I am the pater familias!

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