New to this year mustang and I have questions on rims and electrical

[Isaacsdad]

We just purchased a 91 notch back with the hopes of turning it into a rally cross car. What other rims are four lug that would fit our cars? We have hazards that flash but turning signals that won't. Any thoughts?
I have an 06 gt with a supercharger and vorshlag suspension, we have had an 85 hatch, a king cobra and a 93 six cylinder. We currently have one miata in our mix of fords. I purchased it so my son could learn to autocross and not cost me a fortune in tires!
Any suggestions on the above would be helpful and appreciated!

 

[General karthief]

Look for a second flasher separate from the fuse box, I think it's kinda behind the fuse box on a brace.
If you're gonna autocross you should consider a five lug swap, better brake and wheel options

 

[Isaacsdad]

Hello
We have a car that is new to us and the turn signals never worked. We have swapped the flasher relays and it does not change the fact that the hazards work, but never the turn signals. We exposed the wires, both hazards and by steering column and they all look fine. Pinching and pushing them changed nothing. The car has some type of aftermarket headlight units, but all of those wires appear to be fine.
Help!

 

[JD1964]

Might need this. But first, have you replaced both flashers with new ones yet? Or just swap the ones you have to opposite position? I would replace both of those first.

https://www.cjponyparts.com/turn-si...MIltK0o5m84QIVDrCzCh3nvQnAEAQYASABEgK8YfD_BwE

 

[87_LX_5.0]

Have you checked/replaced the fuse? And both flashers? The hazard lights and turn signals use their own dedicated flasher on these cars. Do you hear anything when you activate the turn signal lever?

 

[Isaacsdad]

Thanks guys. Fuse is good. We have swapped out flashers and bought a new flasher. We hear the click when the flashers are on, but not turn signals. We have pulled off plastic to look for bad wires, pushed on connectors. I went around and checked all bulbs. One other thing, the reverse light does not come on. I am clueless with electrical problems, so I appreciate your input!

 

[90sickfox]

Sounds like you need a new turn signal switch. If all the wires, fuses, and flashers are ok it would be the next choice.

Is this car auto or stick ?

It's pretty common for the reverse lights to stop working over time. It's usually just the connector under the car or on the transmission.

 

[Isaacsdad]

The car is a stick. What book would you recommend to work on this, haynes?

 

[87_LX_5.0]

A Haynes or Chilton manual is good. You can also find the factory service manual from time to time on Ebay.

They look like this:
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5335821607&icep_item=254190219610

 

[Isaacsdad]

Thanks. I have had my share of mustangs over the years. This one is very rough. We are hoping to have lots of fun with this car. Sadly my son is very discouraged with these electrical issues. We have had them on some other cars as well. Neither of us have figured out electrical work. I still have gauges to do in my 06 gt! I have to stop putting off these tasks My excuse has always been that it is too cold to work in the garage, then it's too nice to stay inside and work.
Thanks for your input.

 

[General karthief]

Show your son the satisfaction when a job is done and done right. Start with small victories. Electrical gremlins are the worst, usually one thing leads to another, bad switch but the connector has melted spots then overheated wire, they all need to be fixed but when you get that sorted out it will be one job done and move on to the next thing. Like I said, small victories.

 

[Isaacsdad]

Totally agree about the small victories. He is the greatest kid, but has my ADD on top of being 16. He is gaining interest, slowly. He did some electrical work on our miata. He gets discouraged because I am the king of $500-$1500 cars. They are all so beat and rotten they are a nightmare with electrical problems. We are going to get to it, I just dug up some shop manuals, etc. He also has a miata at his disposal, so he is very distracted with driving that.

 

[Rdub6]

Back in the day there was somebody who did 5.0 swaps into Miatas. Monster Miata I believe they called it. Just sayin.....

 

[Isaacsdad]

Back in the day there was somebody who did 5.0 swaps into Miatas. Monster Miata I believe they called it. Just sayin.....

I saw one of those at an autocross at ft. devins, Ma

 

[Isaacsdad]

For those of you who said get a new stalk assembly, I have placed the order. Stay tuned. Now help me out with the rust under this thing. We are finding bondo in a couple of places. The car was crazy muddy when we looked at it.
I cannot wait until this thing is up and safe to drive.
We have a friend with a farm, I am going to see if he will let us do some shake down runs for rally cross.
Upon closer inspection, the rear shocks are toast. This will be the nice thing about this car, we don't have to get fancy.
We have a great 06 mustang that is set up for auto cross, so getting something to go in the dirt will be a very different change of pace.
Again, thanks for all your input

 

[Isaacsdad]

I just replaced the turn signal assembly and the turn signals still won't work. The flashers are good. Help!

 

[Isaacsdad]

I just replaced the turn signal assembly and the turn signals still won't work. What or where should I look next?
Thanks

 

[General karthief]

Trouble shooting time. Do they light up but don't blink or not light up at all?

 

[Isaacsdad]

they do neither. they flash when the hazards are on

 

[General karthief]

Here is the fuse box schematic, check power at the fuse, switch. I suspect a possible ground problem.