Connections and Starter

[1glaserturbo]

Ok, my biggest concern right now is just getting the car to turn over....which it won't because I've found a little problem.

1. On the manual starter harness (with an automatic starter) there are two plugs, on that connects to the wiring harness and one that connects to the transmission (if it's a 5 speed). My question is, is the harness for the starter different between the two (manual/automatic)? If so I'm in luck.

2. There is a connection on my transmission that I can clearly say I have no idea what plugs into it. 4 pin square connector, right next to the passenger side mount. I've got majority of the connectors plugged in except for this one.

3. Off topic but still relevant. In the center console there is a plug as well that connects to the shifter assembly, what harness do I need to plug that into?

4. Another off topic but relevant question. Behind the radio there is a rather wide plug (body side) that doesn't match up to the automatic wiring harness plug that is right next to the ecu. 3 plugs for the ecu, one for the starter relay ( i think), and another for ???

Thanks!

[HighPSI TSi Guy]

Are you trying to mix and match engine harnesses? What is the setup you are trying to make work? The harnesses are different, the starter will not turn over without a signal off of the rotary switch.

[1glaserturbo]

I have the automatic wiring harness from the ECU-Engine and the rest of the interior wiring is from a manual (what the car originally was). Will I have to completely pull the interior harness as well and swap it? If so I'd like to know ASAP so I can get this car back on the road before I go on vacation.

Also, is the manual starter harness different than the automatic one?

[1glaserturbo]

I really don't mean to bump my thread but this is really important because I go out of the country for a week this coming Sunday and need to know whether or not to pull my harness out from the interior (under the dash)

[HighPSI TSi Guy]

Interior harness is the same.

Yes the starter wiring is different as I explained above. The auto harness has provision for park/neutral inhibitor switch. Just jump it or rewire the starter and it'll work fine.