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BobKuhn 07-25-2006 08:56 PM

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!

mustangman65_79 07-26-2006 02:05 AM

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.

BobKuhn 07-31-2006 10:25 PM

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.

Kisner 08-01-2006 07:34 AM

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.

mustangman65_79 08-01-2006 10:05 AM

Re: 1965 Mustang wiring issue
 
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


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