Weird Issue Going On, Need Help!

[trng2build1]

I have a 91 mustang coupe. Just did head gasket job, then rebuilt the t5. Have the car running again now. But i have some new issues. I'll list them as follows:

1st) After getting the t5 back in the car and bolting up the exhaust, the car doesn't sound as loud st idle as it was before trans rebuild? Same exhaust as before i rebuilt the trans though. Ideas?

2nd) So I go for a drive tonight. Turn the headlights on and the passenger blinker is lit up? The dash lights are very dim. The blinkers don't work, don't know why. So i push the hazard switch to see if they work. Nope nothing, but the blinker light goes out and the dash lights get brighter (normal brightness for when headlights are on). So i turn off the hazard switch (lights get dim again) then turn on the blinker that's lit up, the dash lights go out, dash fuse blows (5 amp fuse). Anyone have an idea what the hell is going on? If you guys need pics of something lmk. I'll take some or upload a video to YouTube so you can see what is doing

 

[trng2build1]

Update: so i uploaded a video to YouTube. The car did not blow the dash light fuse when i took the video. Maybe because the car want running? Here's the link to the video
View: http://youtu.be/4PD4VuFYlMQ

 

[Micheal Nadeau]

What happens when you unhook the flasher switch?

 

[trng2build1]

At work right now. I'll unplug it when i get home and see what happens

 

[trng2build1]

What happens when you unhook the flasher switch?

By flasher switch, do you mean hazard switch?

 

[Micheal Nadeau]

Yea

 

[trng2build1]

Doesn't get off till late tonight. Probably won't get to mess with it till Monday. Monday I'll take it off and see if that helps. Any suggestions about the exhaust?

Yea

 

[pearlnotchback]

Check your ground wires

 

[Micheal Nadeau]

The exhaust tone shouldn't have changed by just installing the transmission. Maybe lower idle, and it seems to not be as loud?

 

[trng2build1]

The exhaust tone shouldn't have changed by just installing the transmission. Maybe lower idle, and it seems to not be as loud?

I drove the car a little and after pulling back up at the house the idle sounded quieter than when i first started it up.

Check your ground wires

Where should i start checking? I know of a few ground locations (under ac area, near headlights..... but where should i look first?

 

[jrichker]

There is a ground wire on the top of each side of the radiator support for the front lights. Make sure it isn't broken, corroded or missing.

 

[trng2build1]

Both those are good. What manual are the schematics from? Finding the grounds could be the issue. But knowing where inside the car to look for the grounds would be amazing

 

[jrichker]

The diagram I posted is from the 92-93 Ford factory manual. I got it on CD, and it is somewhat awkward to use.

Try Googling for schematics and see what you come up with.

Helm Inc. has the OEM 91 Mustang manual but it's $90 and I am not sure that it includes the electrical diagrams,

http://www.helminc.com/helm/product...m=result&Style=helm&Sku=FPS1219391&itemtype=N

 

[trng2build1]

The diagram I posted is from the 92-93 Ford factory manual. I got it on CD, and it is somewhat awkward to use.

Try Googling for schematics and see what you come up with.

Helm Inc. has the OEM 91 Mustang manual but it's $90 and I am not sure that it includes the electrical diagrams,

http://www.helminc.com/helm/product2.asp?Make=FRD&Model=MUST&Year=1991&Category=1&class_2=FRD&mk=Ford&yr=1991&md=Mustang&dt=Shop/Service Information&module=&from=result&Style=helm&Sku=FPS1219391&itemtype=N

Ok I'll try Google. Going to try to unplug the hazard switch and replace fuse and see if that changes anything. I know sometimes that the hazard switch can cause issues with the cluster illumination and what not. I'll post back once i do this and see if you can help me figure out the next step. Thanks for replying

 

[trng2build1]

Ok so, i unplugged the hazard switch. The passenger blinker light is no longer permanently on and cluster is correctly illuminating with it unplugged. The dash fuse did not pop either. Where is the ground for the hazard switch? I tried using a different switch, same result.

 

[trng2build1]

Also the blinkers still do not work

 

[Micheal Nadeau]

The blinkers wont work with the hazard switch unplugged.

 

[Micheal Nadeau]

The white/light blue wire in the hazard switch runs back through the cluster, back to the multifunction switch, then to the right front light. Does the right front light work?

 

[trng2build1]

If you mean the headlight yes both work. Brake lights work reverse lights work

 

[Micheal Nadeau]

The exterior turn signal bulb