MIL & TCC Q's
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MIL & TCC Q's So from some research I have done on here, I take it that the MIL wire is for my check engine light? Is that correct? If so, is there a certain bulb that has to be wired to it, like can it be an LED or does it have to be a conventional style, etc. Also, is it a hot wire when the light is on, meaning all I need to do is hook the MIL wire up one side of a bulb and a ground to the other and I am good?
Next question is similar to the first, in that what does the TCC wire hook to make it work? Is it constantly energized and has to hook to a brake switch that cuts power when engaged, or vise versa? Anyone?? Thanks!!
Next question is similar to the first, in that what does the TCC wire hook to make it work? Is it constantly energized and has to hook to a brake switch that cuts power when engaged, or vise versa? Anyone?? Thanks!!
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I don`t remember if you can use a LED or not, I know there were a couple threads about it, don`t know if a definite answer was reached.
Too hook a light up, hook one side to the MIL wire and the other side to an IGN + wire
Yep, you have it exactly, hooks to ignition + (12V with ign on) and cuts power when brake depressed
Good luck.
Yes its for the check engine light
I don`t remember if you can use a LED or not, I know there were a couple threads about it, don`t know if a definite answer was reached.
Too hook a light up, hook one side to the MIL wire and the other side to an IGN + wire
Yep, you have it exactly, hooks to ignition + (12V with ign on) and cuts power when brake depressed
I don`t remember if you can use a LED or not, I know there were a couple threads about it, don`t know if a definite answer was reached.
Too hook a light up, hook one side to the MIL wire and the other side to an IGN + wire
Yep, you have it exactly, hooks to ignition + (12V with ign on) and cuts power when brake depressed
I'm confused now. Does the tcc wire connect to the output of the brake switch?
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The tcc needs to see +12v except when the barke is engaged. older car brake switches want work but I have seen this one on ebay for the ls1 application.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TCC-B...spagenameZWD1V
Thanks guys it appears I have my mil light wired backards.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TCC-B...spagenameZWD1V
Thanks guys it appears I have my mil light wired backards.
Last edited by rockytopper; Jun 12, 2008 at 03:49 PM.
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Verdad Gallardo The tcc needs to see +12v except when the barke is engaged. older car brake switches want work but I have seen this one on ebay for the ls1 application.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TCC-B...spagenameZWD1V
Thanks guys it appears I have my mil light wired backards.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TCC-B...spagenameZWD1V
Thanks guys it appears I have my mil light wired backards.
I just went to autozone and picked up a 1996 firebird brake light switch with 6 wires. It controls the brake light and the tcc. Got it for $5.99!
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Thanks again guys, I switched the mil wire and now my check engine light comes on when I turn the key on and goes out when I start it. Now I comformation that all is well sense the light is going off as it should be. This forum rocks.
