• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-

I think I have a short.. How does it get fixed?

  • Thread starter Thread starter impulse001
  • Start date Start date Mar 27, 2008
Prev
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
Next
First Prev 3 of 4 Next Last

5.0Droptop

...all those nights we shared, and you're a dude??
Special Agent Mukity-Muck Whats in Charge Round Here
May 15, 2002
1,785
1,130
233
Indiana
Mar 31, 2008
#41
  • Mar 31, 2008
  • #41
It may be, Ill go look and post back..


** goes to garage and snoops around....**
 
I

impulse001

New Member
Jan 16, 2008
84
0
0
New Jersey
Mar 31, 2008
#42
  • Mar 31, 2008
  • #42
5.0Droptop said:
It may be, Ill go look and post back..


** goes to garage and snoops around....**
Click to expand...

Haha, thanks man.
 

5.0Droptop

...all those nights we shared, and you're a dude??
Special Agent Mukity-Muck Whats in Charge Round Here
May 15, 2002
1,785
1,130
233
Indiana
Mar 31, 2008
#43
  • Mar 31, 2008
  • #43
Ok heres a few pics of that area, Please ignor the misc. wires, they are for elec fans and other add ons that need cleaned up.

View attachment 324255
View attachment 324256
View attachment 324257
View attachment 324258
 
I

impulse001

New Member
Jan 16, 2008
84
0
0
New Jersey
Mar 31, 2008
#44
  • Mar 31, 2008
  • #44
Lol, looks cleaner than mine.. Yeah, thats it though, one goes to that clip.. where does the other go to?
 

5.0Droptop

...all those nights we shared, and you're a dude??
Special Agent Mukity-Muck Whats in Charge Round Here
May 15, 2002
1,785
1,130
233
Indiana
Mar 31, 2008
#45
  • Mar 31, 2008
  • #45
ill go check. brb
 

5.0Droptop

...all those nights we shared, and you're a dude??
Special Agent Mukity-Muck Whats in Charge Round Here
May 15, 2002
1,785
1,130
233
Indiana
Mar 31, 2008
#46
  • Mar 31, 2008
  • #46
It connects to the neg battery terminal.
 
I

impulse001

New Member
Jan 16, 2008
84
0
0
New Jersey
Mar 31, 2008
#47
  • Mar 31, 2008
  • #47
5.0Droptop said:
It connects to the neg battery terminal.
Click to expand...

Hmm, i'll go pop that in then.. Don't think that would have been causing the problem though? Thanks for all your help!
 

5.0Droptop

...all those nights we shared, and you're a dude??
Special Agent Mukity-Muck Whats in Charge Round Here
May 15, 2002
1,785
1,130
233
Indiana
Mar 31, 2008
#48
  • Mar 31, 2008
  • #48
I dunno what to think at this point.
 

BK_CAULEY

it's built for speed not longevity, woman
Dec 26, 2006
0
10
49
Thomasville, ga
Mar 31, 2008
#49
  • Mar 31, 2008
  • #49
that little black thing is a ground for the fuel pump. i know i unplugged it before and my pump wouldnt come on.
 
I

impulse001

New Member
Jan 16, 2008
84
0
0
New Jersey
Mar 31, 2008
#50
  • Mar 31, 2008
  • #50
I think i'm gonna be driving without lights for awhile.. lol
 

5.0Droptop

...all those nights we shared, and you're a dude??
Special Agent Mukity-Muck Whats in Charge Round Here
May 15, 2002
1,785
1,130
233
Indiana
Mar 31, 2008
#51
  • Mar 31, 2008
  • #51
cool. I always wondered. Just never found a reason to unplug it.. LOL
 

5.0Droptop

...all those nights we shared, and you're a dude??
Special Agent Mukity-Muck Whats in Charge Round Here
May 15, 2002
1,785
1,130
233
Indiana
Mar 31, 2008
#52
  • Mar 31, 2008
  • #52
impulse001 said:
I think i'm gonna be driving without lights for awhile.. lol
Click to expand...

so what works and dont work now?
 
I

impulse001

New Member
Jan 16, 2008
84
0
0
New Jersey
Mar 31, 2008
#53
  • Mar 31, 2008
  • #53
5.0Droptop said:
so what works and dont work now?
Click to expand...

Now the fogs and headlights are out.. The high beams work, and everything else is working.
 

5.0Droptop

...all those nights we shared, and you're a dude??
Special Agent Mukity-Muck Whats in Charge Round Here
May 15, 2002
1,785
1,130
233
Indiana
Mar 31, 2008
#54
  • Mar 31, 2008
  • #54
checked the bulbs again?

Did you swap out the MFS with the used one from the yard?
 
I

impulse001

New Member
Jan 16, 2008
84
0
0
New Jersey
Mar 31, 2008
#55
  • Mar 31, 2008
  • #55
5.0Droptop said:
checked the bulbs again?

Did you swap out the MFS with the used one from the yard?
Click to expand...

Yeah, new MFS, and the bulbs all seem to be fine, all working except the head and fog lights
 

5.0Droptop

...all those nights we shared, and you're a dude??
Special Agent Mukity-Muck Whats in Charge Round Here
May 15, 2002
1,785
1,130
233
Indiana
Mar 31, 2008
#56
  • Mar 31, 2008
  • #56
The fog lights are tied in with the low beams. Is it possible the wires on the fog lights are shorting out to the ground on the back of the drviing light assy. The wires are right next to one another.
 
I

impulse001

New Member
Jan 16, 2008
84
0
0
New Jersey
Mar 31, 2008
#57
  • Mar 31, 2008
  • #57
5.0Droptop said:
The fog lights are tied in with the low beams. Is it possible the wires on the fog lights are shorting out to the ground on the back of the drviing light assy. The wires are right next to one another.
Click to expand...

Do you mean the wires behind the on/off switch for the head lights and fog lights?
 

5.0Droptop

...all those nights we shared, and you're a dude??
Special Agent Mukity-Muck Whats in Charge Round Here
May 15, 2002
1,785
1,130
233
Indiana
Mar 31, 2008
#58
  • Mar 31, 2008
  • #58
impulse001 said:
Do you mean the wires behind the on/off switch for the head lights and fog lights?
Click to expand...

No,I was refering to the actual light assy on the front of car.


I am also intrested to know if you found any issues with the Red/Yellow wire that goes from the light switch directly To the Multi-Function Switch. This wire supplies the head lights power.

Also the Black/Orange wire at the head lamp switch is the - Main Power for Lights

Since you have had so much problems I would check this wire for issues.

I have had problems with the wires comming loose inside the plugs. They look ok but you have to push the wires back into the sockets all the way.
 
I

impulse001

New Member
Jan 16, 2008
84
0
0
New Jersey
Mar 31, 2008
#59
  • Mar 31, 2008
  • #59
5.0Droptop said:
No,I was refering to the actual light assy on the front of car.


I am also intrested to know if you found any issues with the Red/Yellow wire that goes from the light switch directly To the Multi-Function Switch. This wire supplies the head lights power.

Also the Black/Orange wire at the head lamp switch is the - Main Power for Lights

Since you have had so much problems I would check this wire for issues.

I have had problems with the wires comming loose inside the plugs. They look ok but you have to push the wires back into the sockets all the way.
Click to expand...

Hmm, i'll check out the light assy to check for any loose wires and such, I did have a wire going to the MFC that was coming loose, i'll put some electrical tape on it to make sure it stays in place..
 

5.0Droptop

...all those nights we shared, and you're a dude??
Special Agent Mukity-Muck Whats in Charge Round Here
May 15, 2002
1,785
1,130
233
Indiana
Mar 31, 2008
#60
  • Mar 31, 2008
  • #60
impulse001 said:
Hmm, i'll check out the light assy to check for any loose wires and such, I did have a wire going to the MFC that was coming loose, i'll put some electrical tape on it to make sure it stays in place..
Click to expand...


That could be part of the issue.
 
Prev
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
Next
First Prev 3 of 4 Next Last
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

1
Electrical 1985 mustang gt Led conversion trouble
  • 1985fox
  • Jan 5, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
10
Views
622
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jan 15, 2026
1985fox
1
P
Is it normal for all of this to go wrong or did I get played when I bought this ONLY A MONTH AGO.
  • ponygal02
  • Nov 14, 2025
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
1
Views
265
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Nov 14, 2025
Noobz347
89 LX Electrical Troubles
  • fun331
  • Oct 25, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
5
Views
352
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Nov 27, 2025
fun331
2
Electrical mayhem
  • 2000ElectricGreen
  • Mar 13, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
2
Views
269
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Mar 24, 2026
2000ElectricGreen
2
O
Getting things to work and display correctly on my cluster. I would appreciate anyone's two cent's worth.
  • OfflineHomestead
  • May 7, 2024
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
29
Views
3K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- May 11, 2024
OfflineHomestead
O
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?