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Fri Guy · Apr 27, 2024

Anyone know where I can get the pigtail wire connectors for the door lock actuators? I'm looking to purchase new actuators to replace the aftermarket ones which were spliced in.

Also, can any of you provide me of a pic on how to correctly run that door harness? Not sure if some of those wires run inside the door or outside.

slow84lx · Apr 27, 2024

I just read the whole thread. What a story! The car is looking great!

This highlights the reason why I will never completely trust a body shop. I lived next to one as a teenager for a few years in the early '80's and saw a few of those shortcuts in person. All of the stories since have confirmed this distrust. There are a few good places out there and I have followed along with the documentation of several cars at K&K with a lot of interest.

I think that if my stang ever makes it to a body shop it will be completely stripped with no engine/trans, interior, trim, windows, lights, etc. Fenders, doors, trunk, and hood removed for easy bodywork / painting.

The less that the shop has to deal with the more focus can be placed onto the bodywork & paint and getting it turned around quickly.

General karthief · Apr 27, 2024

Check out @95steedamustang threads for what it's like to do quality body/paint work. This guy is stunning

AeroCoupe · Apr 27, 2024

Starting at 13:45

85GTStangGuy · Apr 27, 2024

General karthief said:
Check out @95steedamustang threads for what it's like to do quality body/paint work. This guy is stunning

According to his previous post (quoted below), he does.

slow84lx said:
.... I have followed along with the documentation of several cars at K&K with a lot of interest.

Fri Guy · Apr 27, 2024

Thanks. How about this wiring harness in the spoiler. It’s disconnected and not sure what connects to what. There is a lot of small stuff that needs to be done.

Rdub6 · Apr 27, 2024

Fri Guy said:
Thanks. How about this wiring harness in the spoiler. It’s disconnected and not sure what connects to what. There is a lot of small stuff that needs to be done.

Did you dig around in there for other ends of those connections? Rear defrost, and 3rd brake light, hatch sensor for dome light would be the only thing in the hatch. You should have a harness coming from the car like this:

Rdub6 · Apr 27, 2024

I was curious, so I pulled the rubber plug that goes there to see what I had, and both of those plugs have the other ends of the connections right there.
My car is an ‘86, but the hatch is from a newer car…… but I know the wiring color changed from year to year anyway!

bird_dog0347 · Apr 27, 2024

I agree with the above, if you look at your picture @Fri Guy it looks like 2" above it is the opposite side of the plug, but hard to say without being there.

General karthief · Apr 27, 2024

The wire with the ring connector is a ground, don't recall where it mounts, I'll look at mine later if I remember , the single connector is tag light (I believe) and the other end of that last one is up there close by (3rd brake light?)

Fri Guy · Apr 27, 2024

Thanks fellas. I’ll dig them out tomorrow.

Fri Guy · Apr 28, 2024

Dug out the wires. Not sure what those two connections go to? My car was equipped with rear defrost but not in use.

Rdub6 · Apr 28, 2024

Was the hatch and wing removed when they painted?

Fri Guy · Apr 28, 2024

Rdub6 said:
Was the hatch and wing removed when they painted?

Yes it was.

Rdub6 · Apr 28, 2024

Fri Guy said:
Yes it was.

I’ll get a pic of my defrost plug when I get home, and where it comes out…… Maybe the one with the gray/yellow goes to the tab on the back glass.

Fri Guy · Apr 28, 2024

Thanks. Happen to know what these two connections are that are circled in red?

Rdub6 · Apr 28, 2024

I’m at work, but I’ll share this quick….. not sure if you’ve seen it before, but it may help you out.

Mustang FAQ - Wiring & Engine Info

bird_dog0347 · Apr 28, 2024

Is it maybe for the 3rd brake light or possibly a sensor to alert you if the hatch isn't fully closed? Or the hatch release in the glove box? (assuming that's a thing, I've only ever had coupes)

Rdub6 · Apr 28, 2024

Defrost plug goes into the middle area of the hatch, so I don’t think that’s any of those plugs.

I did look inside that rubber plug again. Th other half of that small square connector is fastened right inside the hole with one of those “Christmas tree” push plugs. (All painted red on mine). Take a look up that way to see if the other half is there.

General karthief · Apr 28, 2024

The hatch (lift gate) wiring includes the two tag lights, latch release, if equipped, the wires may still be there if not, third brake light (high mount stoplight). Third brake light has a connector in the corner under the rubber plug and a harness runs inside the spoiler. The rear defrost I believe has a separate harness for the hatch.

Progress Thread Pearl To White - Paint Time

Fri Guy

slow84lx

clean it good before insertion

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

AeroCoupe

lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes

85GTStangGuy

Fri Guy

Rdub6

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

Rdub6

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

bird_dog0347

still married haven't seen testicles in years

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

Fri Guy

Fri Guy

Rdub6

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

Fri Guy

Rdub6

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

Fri Guy

Rdub6

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

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still married haven't seen testicles in years

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So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

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wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

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