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Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH Yesterday, 11:47 AM
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Posted By i4abuygto
Labeled Pictures of wiring

For anyone interested - here are some labeled photos of wiring changes.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH Yesterday, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,734
Posted By i4abuygto
I completed this a while back but did not update...

I completed this a while back but did not update this thread for anyone interested.

I wired in the diodes to the four in column signal circuits - and it all works great.
Lock or unlock the doors...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 10-04-2025, 05:31 PM
Replies: 130
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Posted By i4abuygto
Would you refinish this dash bezel - is it okay as is? Opinions wanted

I am putting the interior back together after having everything completely out -
I took the dash bezel and applied new clear coat thinking it would clean up the few faded spots (see photos).
Is it...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-26-2025, 04:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,733
Posted By i4abuygto
I am familiar with what the fiber optic wire...

I am familiar with what the fiber optic wire looks like by looking at photos. I believe the fiber optic cable has a socket that is powered by the circuit board on the main dash speedo pod. I don't...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-25-2025, 06:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,733
Posted By i4abuygto
Thanks Burd for your suggestions. That...

Thanks Burd for your suggestions.


That is unknown to me - it has to go somewhere and light up something unknown near the gages- radio - ashtray area.
The dash and all components are...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-25-2025, 06:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,734
Posted By i4abuygto
For anyone interested - here are some related...

For anyone interested - here are some related photos.

Light switch schematic - note that the Directional Signal Switch square is the connector into the steering column as the switch is in the...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-25-2025, 04:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,734
Posted By i4abuygto
It would be much easier to tie into parking...

It would be much easier to tie into parking lights but not nearly as bright - also I have the modern LED headlights with the driving light capability and they also have the amber turn signal dual...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-25-2025, 12:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,733
Posted By i4abuygto
I have been online looking at photos of new...

I have been online looking at photos of new wiring harnesses available for 79 in an attempt to find the description and location of the light that I need.

Is there any additional info available...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-24-2025, 06:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,734
Posted By i4abuygto
In further diagnosis of the hazard system via...

In further diagnosis of the hazard system via lighting schematic for 79 it looks like all switching of the hazard circuit is done inside the steering column with the hazard switched power to all 4...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-24-2025, 08:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,734
Posted By i4abuygto
79 TA - access to switched Hazard light circuit wire at steering column

Hello All,

I am asking for help with wire color and a good access point to connect a good relayed 12 volt signal to the hazard light circuit on my 79 TA for a new keyless entry system.

I am...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-16-2025, 09:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,733
Posted By i4abuygto
I have searched on line for photos and cant see...

I have searched on line for photos and cant see enough detail in the photos to find individual bulbs other than the heater control, lighter and the center dash pod as noted above.

I have looked...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-12-2025, 02:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,733
Posted By i4abuygto
The only metal housing I see that has a light...

The only metal housing I see that has a light need is the center pod for the fuel / volts. The black "fingered" one goes there - the metal fingers grounding to the pod case. The other metal - single...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-11-2025, 11:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,733
Posted By i4abuygto
Thank you - I have the 79 gauge cluster that is...

Thank you - I have the 79 gauge cluster that is slightly different and all gauge pod lighting is done by the plastic twist bulb sockets with the T10 bulbs on the printed circuit board.



Thank...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-11-2025, 05:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,733
Posted By i4abuygto
So I will ask this a different way. Besides...

So I will ask this a different way.
Besides the main dash pod, the fuel gauge center pod, the cigarette lighter, and the plastic AC / Heater control panel, what needs to be lighted behind the dash...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-09-2025, 10:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,733
Posted By i4abuygto
Thanks Burd, The socket is to big to fit in...

Thanks Burd,

The socket is to big to fit in the lighter that you sent the link to - I tried that already.

It is actually the same size as the socket that snaps into the center fuel gauge pod....
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-08-2025, 11:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,733
Posted By i4abuygto
Anyone knowledgeable about these light locations?

Anyone knowledgeable about these light locations?
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-06-2025, 01:16 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 33,035
Posted By i4abuygto
Further progress on the TA

After deciding to keep the TA instead of flipping it and with many mods already done to the car - new Black interior is going in.

Also, I am putting in a 10 inch bluetooth radio and had a test run...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-06-2025, 12:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,733
Posted By i4abuygto
Need Help to identify light socket locations 79 TA

Hello All,

I posted this question in another thread I have going but have had no response as it is an older subject but related to putting the dash back together.

Please help to identify where...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-04-2025, 04:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,875
Posted By i4abuygto
Thanks for the input - My TA did not have Power...

Thanks for the input - My TA did not have Power windows but all circuitry and wires for the windows is there and intact. The power window relay and all with Pink, Pink/Black and Orange/Black wires -...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 03-03-2025, 03:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,875
Posted By i4abuygto
Help to identify metal light socket location behind dash in 79 TA.

Hello guys,

I am having a brain lapse in remembering where one of the behind dash instrument light socket location is. I know it is simple I just cant visualize it.


What I know:
I have 4...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-17-2025, 11:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,875
Posted By i4abuygto
Thank you for the photo - checked my schematic...

Thank you for the photo - checked my schematic shows a 14g red wire between headlight switch and bulk head connector - not related to the wire I am seeking.

I checked the horn by putting ground...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-17-2025, 07:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,875
Posted By i4abuygto
That is my fear that someone cut out a fusible...

That is my fear that someone cut out a fusible link somewhere which would not be good.

My detailed black and white schematic is multiple pages and hard to read as it is all black and white. It...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-17-2025, 06:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,875
Posted By i4abuygto
Sorry - this is for a 79 TA 403- I thought I put...

Sorry - this is for a 79 TA 403- I thought I put that in the original post.
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-17-2025, 06:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,875
Posted By i4abuygto
The cut red wire in my photos is a wire that is...

The cut red wire in my photos is a wire that is clearly a stock wire that is in the Y harness behind the dash - the stock harness above the steering column and feeds the components behind the dash. ...
Forum: 77-81 Firebird & Trans Am TECH 02-17-2025, 02:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,875
Posted By i4abuygto
Help to identify cut 12 guage red wire above steering column

Hello Guys,

I have the new carpeting in - and wiring in all changes before installing dash and gauges.

I have this previously cut 12 gauge red wire from taped harness above steering column....
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