Someone had posted what the pinouts on a Firebird TCS or a Convertable switch were here, but I cant find the post anywhere... anyone know???

I want to use a second TCS Switch or a convertable switch to turn on and off my LEDs and Strobes i use for the fire dept... i'll use the switch panel for a convertable this way it looks all nice and factory

 

you can't use either of the switches you listed for what you want to do, unless you use holding relays.

I would reccomend a foglight switch, as it is a on/off switch.

Ryan.

 

yeah I plan on doing that... its actually already pre wired to a realy I just need to add a switch

 

ok, in that case, the convertible top switch is wired like this, from the FAQ's on the other site. The wiring is listed for a cutout, but you can get the idea of input/output, ect from it.


The mounting plate is for cars with traction control. This plate will give you both traction control and convertible top openngs. If someone has the part number for the plate which only has the convertible top opening please let me know and I can edit this post to add it in.

Rather than posting a photo out of the service manual, I will depict how the connections go:

Pretend that you already have a convertible top harness installed in the car, and the plug is just sitting there without the switch connected. Take the connector and orient it so that the locking tab is on top, and the plug is facing you. With this pictured in your mind, this is the connections of that plug:

TAB
H G F E

A B C D

H = Ground
G = Empty/Missing (not used)
F = Power (12v)
E = Up (+) Cutout (open)
A = Down (-) Cutout (close)
B = Lamp (+)
C = Lamp (-)
D = Ground

There are two grounds. In order for the switch to reverse the polarities for the up/down (+/-) to open and close the cutout, connector "H" and "D" have to be jumped together to the ground on the vehicle.

Holding the actual switch in your hand, it will be upside down so the locking tab part will be oriented on top. This should help you figure out what pin is what on the switch, use pin "G" as a guide.

Also, you can find connectors for this switch in your local Pep-Boys. You need to go to the electrical connector section. There should be a connector there which has a square metal end, where you can slide a piece of metal, like the pins in the switch, inside the connector. It is a friction fit. What I did was crimp the wire onto the connector, and then got some high voltage rubber electrical tape and wrapped the metal end so nothing grounds out.

I hope this helps. Good luck!