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One of the wires is probably grounded to the solenoid. I'd get a meter out and test for continuity to the chassis.


Also, a 1985 might not be ideal for a 5-spd swap. A few changes were made between 85 and 86. The plugs on the wiring have different heads, single hump crossmember, 10" clutch, smaller bellhousing, possible non-WC t-5. An 1986-later would be a better doner. You may have clearance issues with the bellhousing trying to run a 10.5" clutch. But it's hard to not use what you have when you have the car in hand