Electrical short

[dception]

Hey

I have a 90 mustang convertible, and I shorted a wire somewhere. There was smoke coming from the steering column. The ignition key won't crank the starter, although the accessories come on. (Ie. radio, wipers, hazards, horn)The convertible top doesn't work, the directionals don't work, and also the heater blower. Any suggestions as to where to start looking for the short?

Thanks

 

[HISSIN50]

I Any suggestions as to where to start looking for the short?

Thanks

Not knowing what you were working on, I would suggest the ignition switch. It was a recall item certain years and has been known to cause issues similar to what you describe.

Good luck.

 

[jrichker]

Have fun finding all the damage...

Look closely at the wiring since when the switch overheats it can also damage the wiring connected to it. There have been several cases of that happening here on Stangnet reciently.

 

[Ny Mustang Guy]

you can use a test light to see if it is the ignition. I did that when My car wouldnt start and it had turned out my ignition switch went, which also had fried my wire...

 

[dception]

Thanks everyone! Will give it a try.