Just Bought 95.... Help?

[Stephen Wagner]

Ok just picked up 95 cobra. It has some electrical issues.. ie the horn just blows constantly and the head lights stay on when they want. Was curious if anyone has a direction to look thx in advance.. oh btw the steering wheel has a lot o slop up and down inside column.

 

[General karthief]

Just give me your address and I'll take that problem child off your hands, you don't want all these problems.
But seriously, I would imagine the slop in the column may have caused wiring issues, could be just the shaft bearings are going bad,
I see used columns on ebay for 150 and up, clock spring, multifunction switch, and key, that may be the easiest solution.

 

[Noobz347]

Ok just picked up 95 cobra. It has some electrical issues.. ie the horn just blows constantly and the head lights stay on when they want. Was curious if anyone has a direction to look thx in advance.. oh btw the steering wheel has a lot o slop up and down inside column.

Do you know how to use a multi-meter and test light?

 

[Stephen Wagner]

Do you know how to use a multi-meter and test light?

Yes I have both!

 

[Noobz347]

Yes I have both!

Great!

Begin with this. Run it from top to bottom and post your results as you go:

https://www.stangnet.com/mustang-fo...-checklist-for-fuel-injected-mustangs.787471/

 

[Stephen Wagner]

Not sure what you mean top to bottom?

 

[BlakeusMaximus]

Start from the top of the list and work your way down to the bottom.

 

[Mstng93SSP]

How is your ignition cylinder where your key goes in? Is it loose and sloppy? Can you turn it without the key in there? I had that issue and it was causing problems. I saw a video on youtube where a guy also had similar issues you describe and it was also his ignition cylinder. It seems to be a common problem with these cars. They are inexpensive and easy to change.