Please help identify this component

Post by **indigolemon** » Mon Mar 25, 2013 9:09 pm

Ah, maybe you have to short two wires at that box to convince the car you're in park?

Post by **Ammo** » Mon Mar 25, 2013 9:44 pm

mercutio wrote:all autos are the same ammo wont let you get the key out while its in any gear other than park

Didn't know that, learn something new every day

Bludge · Post by **Bludge** » Mon Mar 25, 2013 9:52 pm

Yeah thats what i was figuring, but its strange its only when the 2 wires are connected to the reverse switch. it was fine with the whole grey connector (which has all the auto wizardy wired to it) unplugged and just the brown 2 wire plug in which prevents the car from starting if unplugged.

Also after just reading a thread on another forum, i think i may have made a bit of a boob with the wiring to the switch, as i ran wires from the switch through the firewall and under the carpet to the center console where the shift position box was, when i looks like i could have just run them to the connector under the bonnet.

Doh!

Bludge · Post by **Bludge** » Mon Mar 25, 2013 9:54 pm

Unless i have wired them up wrong? no one answered my question about the ticking noise when engaging reverse.....tick tick boom?

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Mon Mar 25, 2013 9:56 pm

that could be the ignition key solenoid buddy the bit that keeps the key in the switch

Post by **Ammo** » Mon Mar 25, 2013 9:57 pm

a manual doesn't make any noise when putting it in reverse, there is nothing electrical about it bar the switch to put the reverse lights on

Only ticking you should get is if you have 4 wheel steer and the relays click in the boot but that happens when you turn the car on not when you change gear

Bludge · Post by **Bludge** » Mon Mar 25, 2013 10:15 pm

Thats weird, i will make a video of the noise i get when engaging reverse tomorrow so you can see what i mean.

I will double check the wiring as well, make sure i have snipped the right wires.

Bludge · Post by **Bludge** » Tue Mar 26, 2013 10:44 am

So i checked the wires today and im pretty certain i have used the right ones, i was worried i had done it wrong after looking at the manual, but it seems ok.

And strangely now the key comes out fine with the box unplugged. maybe i just have a dodgy ignition barrel or something.

And here is a video of the noise i get when i engage reverse, happens even with the engine not running.

[youtube]9QUKy6pl5k0[/youtube]

Post by **Ammo** » Tue Mar 26, 2013 11:11 am

Never heard that before

Not got some parking sensors on it has it?

Still has the auto dash too btw

Post by **indigolemon** » Tue Mar 26, 2013 11:20 am

Some sort of "Careful - you're in reverse!" warning for the driver? Wouldn't put it past the japs to do that, the JDM cars have alarms for everything!