Help...Electrical Problem

ZOOTOXIN · December 27th, 2007, 05:56 PM

Help Question: I have a 2003 cobra and have added sequentials about a year ago with no problems. Two days ago my blinker was cycling faster that usual So I checked it out and had to replace a bulb in the rear. Everything worked great for about an hour then total failure. My tail lights are on but now my hazzards don't work, braking doesn't illuminate and my blinkers dont work at all front or back. Turn signal in dash is completely out as well ( I miss that annoying clicking sound). my first thought was check the fuses. They appear fine

....so now I'm worried. Could just simply replacing the "correct bulb" cause something like this and why didnt it blow immediately? Why did everything function for about an hour? Perhaps it is a bigger problem and that is why my bulb burnt out in the first place. thanks in advance

MustangMatt96GT · December 27th, 2007, 05:58 PM

Bad Multi Function Switch

no need to remove steering wheel
remove plastic around steering wheel and you will see a torx screw on top and one on bottom that hold it to the rest of that crap under the plastic

ZOOTOXIN · December 27th, 2007, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by MustangMatt96GT

Bad Multi Function Switch

no need to remove steering wheel
remove plastic around steering wheel and you will see a torx screw on top and one on bottom that hold it to the rest of that crap under the plastic

is the multifunction switch something I can fix/replace fairly simple myself?

what causes that to malfunction? Thanks again

MustangMatt96GT · December 27th, 2007, 06:03 PM

i have never done it. but i think its pretty simple just have to take the plastic molding and stuff off and then you should beable to take it off. I dont know what causes the malfunction.

Evil Klown · December 27th, 2007, 06:31 PM

Im not really sure but on my ride I have to take out the key and tumbler of the ignition and the tilt wheel handle before i could take the molding off but it could be differnt on a cobra i dont know

f0rdguy · December 27th, 2007, 08:24 PM

check the hazard and signal relays??

ZOOTOXIN · December 28th, 2007, 08:58 PM

Originally Posted by f0rdguy

check the hazard and signal relays??

OK...what and where are they. Thanks in advance

ZOOTOXIN · December 29th, 2007, 05:26 PM

anybody else have this problem or info on how to fix it? Greatly appreciated

medic_chris85 · December 29th, 2007, 05:59 PM

I haven't had the problem, but I would also check the relay. I don't know about fords, but on my chevy truck when my relay went bad when I put my turn signal on it would blink really really fast. Your manual will tell you what relays are for what, and where they are.

TheUNZippee! · December 29th, 2007, 06:22 PM

Check your owners manual for fuse, relay, and flasher locations, Zoo.

Here's an online one, I hope it matches your ride man.

03 PDF Manual

TheUNZippee! · December 29th, 2007, 06:26 PM

Hmm...I think that was cobra specific. This one may have the info about fuses and relay locations:

CHECK THIS ONE, ZOO! THIS ONE!!!

lol

WAR-PARTY · December 29th, 2007, 07:55 PM

Get a multi meter and start tracing the problem either forward or back ward until you either get 12 volts or lose 12 volts. there is also a blinker switch some where that controls all the blinker functions, go to Advance or Autozone thay can help you locate it. and they are cheap about 5 bucks I think. Start simple then work towards the hard stuff.

medic_chris85 · December 29th, 2007, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by WAR-PARTY

Get a multi meter and start tracing the problem either forward or back ward until you either get 12 volts or lose 12 volts. there is also a blinker switch some where that controls all the blinker functions, go to Advance or Autozone thay can help you locate it. and they are cheap about 5 bucks I think. Start simple then work towards the hard stuff.

Yup

Hope you quickly resolve the problem.

ZOOTOXIN · December 30th, 2007, 03:52 PM

thanks all. I had to look up a few fuse ID's in the online manual that Zippee posted. I thank you Zippee especially. My manual is in storage with all my important papers like my window sticker and title-not easily accessible. Apparently the fuse had to be taken out to see any damage, that’s why I thought they looked OK when I first looked over them. Anyway replaced #13 with 15amp fuse and we are golden. The problem that blew the fuse was a circuit punctured through the sequential module’s protected rubber coating and touched metal in my car-This caused a short. Had them on the car for over a year now with no problems. Love them! . Good thing I shopped smart this time and have a lifetime Warranty with them. I emailed the company Saturday Night and had a response in an hour. All I have to do is mail back the broken one and they are sending out new one immediately. Wish all companies were like that. I highly recommend them just as I always have. If you want sequentials you should really check out their site.

http://www.mustangtaillightsequencers.com/

Thanks again all for the quick post and thanks again to M&M Electronics.

HMUSN · December 30th, 2007, 03:53 PM

glad to see you got it shorted <- heh sorted out.

TheUNZippee! · January 11th, 2008, 01:38 AM

My pleasure ZOO.

energiesource · January 11th, 2008, 01:41 AM

how do sequentials work on a cobra?

ZOOTOXIN · January 11th, 2008, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by energiesource

how do sequentials work on a cobra?

the same as a GT. you can go to their sight and watch them in motion.

DanTheMan · January 11th, 2008, 03:48 PM

that kit doesn't interfere with the speed of the front lights does it?? I saw a kit that included a new flasher and the front signals stayed on for 1 to 2 seconds before going off.. looked horrible

ZOOTOXIN · January 11th, 2008, 04:48 PM

No problem with mine. They are just like the factory speed. I hear there are slower sequencers-they may cause that to happen but mine flash fairly quick in back so it doesn’t mess with the stock rhythm.

December 27th, 2007, 05:58 PM	#2
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT 10.76 @ 122 with d/a of 8365 ft Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,168 iTrader: 3 reviews	Bad Multi Function Switch no need to remove steering wheel remove plastic around steering wheel and you will see a torx screw on top and one on bottom that hold it to the rest of that crap under the plastic __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions Blown Small Block Ford with a hole in the block. 9.5 Dart Block 400 CI being saved for. Just because you can fuck a cactus doesn't mean you should. Never Lift Racecars

December 27th, 2007, 06:03 PM	#4
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT 10.76 @ 122 with d/a of 8365 ft Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,168 iTrader: 3 reviews	i have never done it. but i think its pretty simple just have to take the plastic molding and stuff off and then you should beable to take it off. I dont know what causes the malfunction. __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions Blown Small Block Ford with a hole in the block. 9.5 Dart Block 400 CI being saved for. Just because you can fuck a cactus doesn't mean you should. Never Lift Racecars

December 29th, 2007, 05:26 PM	#8
ZOOTOXIN Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: IN FRONT OF YOU Posts: 1,450 iTrader: 0 reviews	anybody else have this problem or info on how to fix it? Greatly appreciated __________________ zo•o•tox•in (zō'ə-tŏk'sĭn)-animal poison; venom

December 29th, 2007, 05:59 PM	#9
medic_chris85 Regular 2009 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 256 iTrader: 1 reviews	I haven't had the problem, but I would also check the relay. I don't know about fords, but on my chevy truck when my relay went bad when I put my turn signal on it would blink really really fast. Your manual will tell you what relays are for what, and where they are. __________________ 2009 Mustang GT Bone Stock

December 29th, 2007, 06:22 PM	#10
TheUNZippee! Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 61,816 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Check your owners manual for fuse, relay, and flasher locations, Zoo. Here's an online one, I hope it matches your ride man. 03 PDF Manual __________________

December 27th, 2007, 05:56 PM	#1
ZOOTOXIN Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: IN FRONT OF YOU Posts: 1,450 iTrader: 0 reviews	Help...Electrical Problem Help Question: I have a 2003 cobra and have added sequentials about a year ago with no problems. Two days ago my blinker was cycling faster that usual So I checked it out and had to replace a bulb in the rear. Everything worked great for about an hour then total failure. My tail lights are on but now my hazzards don't work, braking doesn't illuminate and my blinkers dont work at all front or back. Turn signal in dash is completely out as well ( I miss that annoying clicking sound). my first thought was check the fuses. They appear fine....so now I'm worried. Could just simply replacing the "correct bulb" cause something like this and why didnt it blow immediately? Why did everything function for about an hour? Perhaps it is a bigger problem and that is why my bulb burnt out in the first place. thanks in advance __________________ zo•o•tox•in (zō'ə-tŏk'sĭn)-animal poison; venom Last edited by ZOOTOXIN; December 27th, 2007 at 05:59 PM.

December 27th, 2007, 06:31 PM	#5
Evil Klown Regular 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 134 iTrader: 0 reviews	Im not really sure but on my ride I have to take out the key and tumbler of the ignition and the tilt wheel handle before i could take the molding off but it could be differnt on a cobra i dont know

December 27th, 2007, 08:24 PM	#6
f0rdguy Newbie 1999 Mustang SVT Cobra Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Holloman AFB, NM Posts: 48 iTrader: 0 reviews	check the hazard and signal relays??

December 29th, 2007, 06:26 PM	#11
TheUNZippee! Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 61,816 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hmm...I think that was cobra specific. This one may have the info about fuses and relay locations: CHECK THIS ONE, ZOO! THIS ONE!!! lol __________________

December 29th, 2007, 07:55 PM	#12
WAR-PARTY Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 YUGO GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GOAT LOCKER PENSACOLA FL Posts: 1,701 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Get a multi meter and start tracing the problem either forward or back ward until you either get 12 volts or lose 12 volts. there is also a blinker switch some where that controls all the blinker functions, go to Advance or Autozone thay can help you locate it. and they are cheap about 5 bucks I think. Start simple then work towards the hard stuff. __________________ How I met my wife! Our first date...

December 30th, 2007, 03:52 PM	#14
ZOOTOXIN Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: IN FRONT OF YOU Posts: 1,450 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks all. I had to look up a few fuse ID's in the online manual that Zippee posted. I thank you Zippee especially. My manual is in storage with all my important papers like my window sticker and title-not easily accessible. Apparently the fuse had to be taken out to see any damage, that’s why I thought they looked OK when I first looked over them. Anyway replaced #13 with 15amp fuse and we are golden. The problem that blew the fuse was a circuit punctured through the sequential module’s protected rubber coating and touched metal in my car-This caused a short. Had them on the car for over a year now with no problems. Love them! . Good thing I shopped smart this time and have a lifetime Warranty with them. I emailed the company Saturday Night and had a response in an hour. All I have to do is mail back the broken one and they are sending out new one immediately. Wish all companies were like that. I highly recommend them just as I always have. If you want sequentials you should really check out their site. http://www.mustangtaillightsequencers.com/ Thanks again all for the quick post and thanks again to M&M Electronics. __________________ zo•o•tox•in (zō'ə-tŏk'sĭn)-animal poison; venom Last edited by ZOOTOXIN; December 30th, 2007 at 04:06 PM.

December 30th, 2007, 03:53 PM	#15
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	glad to see you got it shorted <- heh sorted out. __________________

January 11th, 2008, 01:38 AM	#16
TheUNZippee! Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 61,816 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	My pleasure ZOO. __________________

January 11th, 2008, 01:41 AM	#17
energiesource MM Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Up der in canada eh Posts: 3,527 iTrader: 1 reviews	how do sequentials work on a cobra? __________________ 2000 Mustang GT, 417hp/421tq, P1SC @ 6 psi(?), Custom grind cams, Steeda Triax shifter, SLP LM2, MAC L/T and O/R H-pipe. 18x9/10 Flat Black FR500's, Mach C-pillars, bullitt side scoops/skirts.

January 11th, 2008, 03:48 PM	#19
DanTheMan Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Civic EX Soon to see a Garrett 60 trim Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,196 iTrader: 1 reviews	that kit doesn't interfere with the speed of the front lights does it?? I saw a kit that included a new flasher and the front signals stayed on for 1 to 2 seconds before going off.. looked horrible __________________ My honda

January 11th, 2008, 04:48 PM	#20
ZOOTOXIN Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: IN FRONT OF YOU Posts: 1,450 iTrader: 0 reviews	No problem with mine. They are just like the factory speed. I hear there are slower sequencers-they may cause that to happen but mine flash fairly quick in back so it doesn’t mess with the stock rhythm. __________________ zo•o•tox•in (zō'ə-tŏk'sĭn)-animal poison; venom

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