Dynamite Sticks 68 GT500

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Do your flashers work? if not check for bad bulbs, bad connections and grounds. you can unplug the rear lights and see if the front still work, normal flash.
Tout

 

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http://www.mustangproject.com/


try their setup for the lights. i have put them on 2 shelbys and 1 boss and they work great and are bright enough in direct sunlight so that you can actually see the lights!

 

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They are not same as Cougar which uses a relay. I think what Tout is asking is do your emergency flashers work? When they are on (either directional or e flashers) do any lights, front or back or dash lights illuminate even though they may not flash? Lets start there.
Tim

 

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Lets start from the begining, have you checked the fuse? If good then check to see if power is at the fuse with a meter. If you use your turn signals do they light and just say on ? No lights would indicate no power, start looking for loose or broken wires. usally a bad flasher or bulb the lights will be on , but not flash.
Hope this helps, Tout

 

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Hi

Do not over look your turn signal switch your turn signals and brake lights are routed in the turn signal switch.

Mike

 

68's Shelby's are known for killing turn signal switches. I am not sure what part of them fail, but I am keeping a spare just in case.

 

An interesting sidebar is that the stock Mustang tailight flasher is only a two lamp flasher which will not hold up to the current draw of the multi light taillamps used on these cars. I don't know if Shelby did it or if it was a dealership recall/replacement, but the one in my 67 survivor (39K miles and been of the road since 74) had been replaced with a vintage Ford four lamp flasher.

 

You are correct,there is a difference in flashers , you can see them on screwbay for around 60.00. They are marked for sequencal lights.
Tout

 

believe it or not my rear brake lights failed at the same time my signals/
I Checked all the fuses and replaced signal switch first but.. didnt help ..Tried the ignition switches and wiring I replaced them both and presto all work
I bought the LED sequentials and installed them ..work fine since they draw very little power By going this way your flasher would not have to be changed out at all..just a thought..

 

Cougars Unlimited has an electronic flasher can for about $30. Strong bright signal and it has correct (not choppy) speed.
Tim

 

Ditto Tim's comments on Vic Yarberry's flasher can. I run it on my 70 Cougar and before installing them could barely see the lights sequencing at night.

 

When I went thru this some time ago, I seem to remember NOT to use a heavy duty flasher. ---S.

 

When i had my 68 GT500 my rear lights did not flash right i bought a flaser and i un crimped at the bottom so the cover would come off . Once i got the top off i adjusted the contact points so the lights would flash the right way.

Mike