Been reading a few writeups on manual conversion and a few mention changing the alternator wiring loom, can anyone verify this? Not sure why it's needed or if it's really needed or can the existing auto loom be adapted as required.

 

This is my next job on the list.

Ok, just can't see how alternator wiring is linked to transmission type that's all.

Ok, just can't see how alternator wiring is linked to transmission type that's all.

 

Because it runs to the gearbox and all associated sensors

What would be different if you ordered an auto to manual engine loom?

(Sorry for the hijack)

Less wires lol

But what's the difference between that and a manual loom

iirc and im sure there are some pics somewhere, but the auto harness incorporates the inhibitor plug, reverse etc, all the gubbings at the front of the drivers wing, which is gone on a manual loom, i used the existing loom when i converted mine from auto and only had to use 2 wires in the bigger grey connector for reverse light, the rest wasnt required and the alternator remained the same.

Yeahs that's the way I did mine, two wires from the grey plug that makes the reverse switch work. Then the starter relay is shorted through in the inner wing. Which reminds me, I was going to bring this inside the cabin on a hidden switch, presto ghetto immobiliser. I had one on my old car. Simple things.

Good call, might just do that!