Brake light gremlin.

68EFIvert · Feb 2, 2008

I recently did the Mustang Steve Cobra brake conversion and while I was at it I added a SSBC distribution block that has a built in rear adjuster and brake light switch. I wired up the brake light switch and then connected the wires to the original brake light plug under the dash. I don't have any tail lights in the car since it is going to the body shop in a few days. When I push the brakes the turn signal indicators come on. Any ideas where to start this one?

hungrymonkey · Feb 2, 2008

typically its the turn signal switch that has gone faulty.

did they work prior to the new parts? Have you checked the grounds for the taillight wiring?

68EFIvert · Feb 2, 2008

I have a flaming river tilt column that is new so I think the switch is fine. The turn signals work when I had them in the car. I am wondering if I need the have the lights hooked up for the ground to be complete? The plugs are just loose in the trunk right now and the front turn signals are not even plugged in to the plugs. Do you think my problem would go away if I hooked up the turn signals?

Rusty67 · Feb 3, 2008

It sounds like the connector that connects the steering column wiring to the main harness has the pin-outs switched up or something. Did it come prewired ?

Tim65GT · Feb 3, 2008

Does it have a hazard switch? Maybe it's on. On some vehicles all the hazard lamps stop flashing, but stay on when the brakes are pushed.

68EFIvert · Feb 3, 2008

Good ideas guys. The hazard switch is not on and I haven't switched around the wiring since I wired it a little over a year ago. When I wired the column I had all the lights in place and they worked fine. I am starting to think I need the lights connected to make the ground. The only problem I have with that theory is I don't have the original rear lights any more since I am going with Mustang Project Shelby LED's. I have not installed them because I am waiting for paint first. I am starting to think I may be easier to chase this one down once I start putting the car back together.

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