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chandler

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i have an '86 auto notchback lx that was a 4 cyl. bought it with a '91 5.0 motor in it. i have an 89-93 wiring harness and a a9p computer. i have heard many different things about the dash board being a problem. will my wiring harness and computer combo work with this conversion? will my harness plug right in the dash wiring?
 

stykthyn

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There is no 89-93 harness. Harnesses are year specific. Has your dash been changed to aero style? If its still the 4 eye dash you need an 89 or 88 cali engine harness to make it work with your dash harness.
 

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All the harnesses are year specific. You need to find out what year harness you have other than just "89-93".
 
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My dash is still the original. I doubt that the harness I have is ca. Harness. Is it possible for this one to work or is just worth it to get a new one
 
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I don't know what yr the harness is either. It was with it in the trunk
 

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The 1986 dash harness "might" work with a 1989 engine harness...but that's a maybe.

That's the only year that has a chance of working...1989 only.


Another solution if you can fond a 1986 v8 engine harness

http://www.mass-air.com/Products.htm

1/4 way down.....mass air conversion harness. Its what I used. Simple
 

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is the v8 in the car and running?
 
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It is the car but not running yet
 

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Post up pics of your harness. Maybe someone here can id it. If you are truly lucky you will have an 89 harness and its pretty much plug and play.
 
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