1965 Mustang wiring issue

BobKuhn · 07-25-2006, 08:56 PM

The front headlight switch is grounding and blowing a fuse after the switch is installed. The light works until the switch is installed. It's been rewired with aftermarket Mustant re-wiring. I have worked hours and hours on this, retracing everything, and I just can't get it. Any suggestions? Thanks!

mustangman65_79 · 07-26-2006, 02:05 AM

the floor switch right?

If I remember, it is supposed to have a plastic peice under the switch to keep this from happining.

BobKuhn · 07-31-2006, 10:25 PM

It's the dashmount light switch. There is plastic under the floor switch. I think we got it fixed by running a new lead and separating the front lights and break lights. Thanks for your response.

Kisner · 08-01-2006, 07:34 AM

Had the same problem with my 68 years ago. At the time I was trying run the newer Halogen bulbs. Couldn't figure it out so I went back to the old original type bulbs and haven't had a problem since. I know there's some modifications you can make to run the newer bulbs but I just took the easy way since I rarely drive her at night. Not sure if that's your problem or not.

mustangman65_79 · 08-01-2006, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kisner

Had the same problem with my 68 years ago. At the time I was trying run the newer Halogen bulbs. Couldn't figure it out so I went back to the old original type bulbs and haven't had a problem since. I know there's some modifications you can make to run the newer bulbs but I just took the easy way since I rarely drive her at night. Not sure if that's your problem or not.

that problem is the old wiring can't support the new lights

07-25-2006, 08:56 PM	#1
BobKuhn Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3	1965 Mustang wiring issue The front headlight switch is grounding and blowing a fuse after the switch is installed. The light works until the switch is installed. It's been rewired with aftermarket Mustant re-wiring. I have worked hours and hours on this, retracing everything, and I just can't get it. Any suggestions? Thanks!

07-26-2006, 02:05 AM	#2
mustangman65_79 My poor 79 RIP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suisun City, Posts: 2,320	Re: 1965 Mustang wiring issue the floor switch right? If I remember, it is supposed to have a plastic peice under the switch to keep this from happining. __________________ '84 mustang GT turbo '85 LTD '89 Camaro Irocz z28 '94 Lightning '96 Trans am

07-31-2006, 10:25 PM	#3
BobKuhn Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3	Re: 1965 Mustang wiring issue It's the dashmount light switch. There is plastic under the floor switch. I think we got it fixed by running a new lead and separating the front lights and break lights. Thanks for your response.

08-01-2006, 07:34 AM	#4
Kisner Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 290	Re: 1965 Mustang wiring issue Had the same problem with my 68 years ago. At the time I was trying run the newer Halogen bulbs. Couldn't figure it out so I went back to the old original type bulbs and haven't had a problem since. I know there's some modifications you can make to run the newer bulbs but I just took the easy way since I rarely drive her at night. Not sure if that's your problem or not.

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