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Wire harness differnece. Clutch dissengage/nss switch help needed

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I'm putting in a different engine/headlight harness in my 86gt 5.0 because my old one was shot. I almost have it completed but I need help so I posted a picture of the plugs that go into the switch by the clutch pedal (nss or disengage switch???) the new harness doesn't have those two plugs so I need to bypass it or splice those in somewhere? My old harness is really hacked up so it cant go back in and these harnesses are hard to find so I need to make this one work. Maybe that harness came from an automatic?
 

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If it was from an auto it would still have those plugs but with a jumper.

What car did you get the harness from? Not a mustang?
 
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Its was supposed to be from an 86 gt 5.0 5speed just like mine but those plugs are not there. Most of the split loom things that go around the wires weren't on there when i got it so I know it isnt taped or wrapped up in the harness somewhere. I have no idea what to do now...
 
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Is there a way to bypass that switch? From my understanding it would then start in any gear so id prefer to find where those wires go and splice them in from the old harness. What do you all suggest? I appreciate any feedback
 

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If the new harness does not have those, does the starter interlock circuit even have continuity while cranking?

If you wanted to, you could create a new interlock circuit from the ignition switch to the starter solenoid.
 
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I haven't checked for power quite yet...I've been cutting apart the old harness to see where everything goes...I'm swapping engines too. Stock 5.0 died so I'm putting in a 347 stroker. I don't have the engine in yet and probably won't til the weekend. I wanted to get everything wired correctly first. Should I throw a battery in and test for power without the starter & motor installed? If so what wires should I test? I really appreciate your help-it wouldn't be possible without people like you!
 

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No need for a battery - do continuity testing instead. The diagram I'm using as frame of reference:

http://www.veryuseful.com/mustang/tech/engine/images/Mustang-86-Mustang-ECC-EFI.gif

I guess what I would do is simply ensure the white/pink wire has continuity to the red/lt blue wire. As you know, set your meter to the low Ohms scale and connect a lead to each wire. Be sure both ends of the harness are disconnected (i.e. be sure the red/lt blue wire is not connected to the solenoid, and it'd be nice if the ignition switch was disconnected). The meter should read under 5 ohms (it will probably read a fraction of an Ohm) if there is continuity. If there is continuity, the clutch switch is jumped or it's missing. If there's no continuity, you'll have to trace the harness to find where the circuit opens (likely at a pigtail for the clutch switch). If you find the switch or what you think is the switch, a blade fuse should fit in the connector to jump it for testing (as soon as the fuse is installed, the circuit will show continuity). Note that if the '86 has cruise and is like the aero cars, there's a second switch on the clutch pedal (for the CC). This is not pertinent to the interlock circuit or testing.

The testing should take but a minute and you'll know if the interlock circuit is intact or not. If it's not, you can trace the actual wire to find the issue or just run a new wire.

Post up what didn't make sense. I'm not that articulate.
 
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