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    Default Vs t5 manual conversoin

    hey guys i have an 1995 vs calais and iv just fitted a t5 gearbox, car drives great and runs well and goes well, only thing is speedo doesnt work, i have tryed two speed senders and 2 dashs, motor didnt go when i got it so i have just put motor and box in it so dont no the history of the car, i have checked wiring and ecu, checked with multimeter very thing appears to be ok and cant fined a reason y it wont work, anyone point me in any direction?

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    Maybe the BCM?...on the wiring diagram the BCM forms part of the speedo wiring but I'm only guessing. This has been asked before so you might be best doing a search.
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    I have done this conversion, it is a wee bit of a mission, but PM me your email and I will email the procedure to you.

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    well after alot of stuffing around and testing it turns out the computer has a foult in it on the speedo circuit the computer was one i got a chip fitted to for t5 conversoin with a 6g limiter (stage 4 chip) after trying a second computer it now works but car runs like crap, the joys of motor mods time for tune and new chip to suit my motor and car cheers guys for the help

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    oh also dont trust people when they fit the chip for you cost me alottttt of hours in testimg parts, glade i know abit about eletrical and cars woud have cost me a lot in $$$$$$ cheers

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    Quote Originally Posted by vhvaliantcharger View Post
    well after alot of stuffing around and testing it turns out the computer has a foult in it on the speedo circuit the computer was one i got a chip fitted to for t5 conversoin with a 6g limiter (stage 4 chip) after trying a second computer it now works but car runs like crap, the joys of motor mods time for tune and new chip to suit my motor and car cheers guys for the help

    regs Steven
    Did you get this computer and wiring kit off ebay?? im doing the same thing (putting a t5 behind a ecotec
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