sammyb33 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 i have a topic i started in the parts wanted (area), and would like more people to be able to take a shot at my question. I am currently in the process of swapping my transmissions, i have a 95 auto, and am starting the process of swapping it to a manual. I would like to know if i could still use my auto ECU or if i had to swap that too? and does anyone know if the manual transmission pathfinders had different crossmembers than the auto ones did?? thanks in advance, -Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 OEM part for an AT is 23710-85P18 OEM part for a MT is 23710-85P23 my guess is that there are differences in the programming or wiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I haven't done a 5 speed swap in a Pathy, but I did do one in a VW Eurovan, which is one of the most computerized and electrically complex vehicles out there. The M/T ECU had about 30 less wires than the A/T ECU, and the A/T still had a separate CU for the trans. We were able to retain the auto ecu after unplugging the A/T control ECU and removing 248 wires running to the A/T. The only thing we couldn't get to work was to get the neutral and clutch safety switches to interface with the ECU. After 3 hours of schematic scanning and testing, no go on the starter. We got frustrated and just stuck a momentary contact switch under the dash and a relay under the hood. Just push play to engage starter. Called it an anti-theft switch (can't spin starter with ignition key) and let it be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pathfinder Phil Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 I can't speak about a '95 exactly, but I swapped an '87 5 speed into a '88 auto truck. No ECU swap was necessary. I pulled the '88 TCU to have as extra parts. I wired the starter inhibit circuit to start no matter what. In gear, no clutch, whatever. I turn the key, it starts. Crossmembers were the same for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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