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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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We just finished installing a new motor and I have this wire left over.
Can you name this mystery wire?:
What wire ??????????????????????/
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...tery-wire.html
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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We just finished installing a new motor and I have this wire left over.
Can you name this mystery wire?:
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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Sorry for posting without the pics.
I just finished installing a new motor and have this wire left over.
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I see you figured it out. Sorry I can not help.
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Thats your TSC switch wire. Goes on the 3-4 shift lever switch on the trans.
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Originally Posted by ...Roger...
Thats your TSC switch wire. Goes on the 3-4 shift lever switch on the trans.
Pretty much useless if you no longer have all the TCS stuff on the car.
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Pretty much useless if you no longer have all the TCS stuff on the car.
I have to disagree you could use the wire to turn on a " hang on for dear life" light.

Yep pretty much useless.
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Thats your TSC switch wire. Goes on the 3-4 shift lever switch on the trans.
What dose TSC stand for?
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What dose TSC stand for?
Actually it is TCS not TSC. Stands for Transmission controlled spark. It is connected to a valve that prevent vacuum advance until you are in 4th gear, and temperature is up to normal.
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