Mustang Headlight switch "How To" - OperationMustang.com
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THANK YOU!! There are several videos showing how to replace the headlight switch on an early Mustang but you are the only one who explains you have to pull the knob out and turn it to the left and THEN press that little button to pull the knob out. I fought it for awhile and finally found your video which explained that and then was able to pull it right out. Most of the other how to videos also say you have to take the instrument panel out and remove the switch though the instrument panel opening because there isn't enough room to pull it out from the bottom. There was enough room on my 67 to drop it down and out which made the job a lot easier. I did have to loosen the parking brake so it would drop down a couple of inches but that was no big deal. Thanks again for your expert advice!
Awesome thanks!! That was the best video yet on this process.
Completely agree.
Actually you can reach behind the dash without disconnecting the bracket. It's tight,but can be done. The real issue is that Ford did not give much of a length of wire to let the switch hang below the dash to make the change.So care must be taken not to stretch the wire loom to much.
Thanks very helpful!!!! Keep up the great work
Thanks for this video! Made my life easy. Thanks again
Thank you!!! very clear and easy to understand!
Thanks for making this video - very helpful. Looks as tho your new switch may be for a more later model mustang as it has the angled collar instead of the straight collar. Actually, I just pulled my '67 switch out and it looks just like the one you took out of the car in this video and my new one looks just like the one you hold up in the beginning of the video. So is it fine to just install the one with the angled collar even though it looks different than the original?
That angled one is a 69-70 Mustang headlight switch. The 65-68 switch looks like the one he pulled out. I just replaced mine today on a 68.
Muchas gracias por tus excelentes videos, me permiten aprender y trabajar a mi mismo en mi Mustang 66.
Thank you fore the simplicity!
Very useful information. Thanks!
Thanks, I needed this info right now!
I wonder if it's the same on a 68
if you reach up from underneath, the button should be on the right side of the switch.... but the switch can swivel around (mine was on top)
This video helped me greatly in diagnosing and fixing my dash lights. But after I put it all back together, my headlights went out after stepping on the dimmer switch a couple times (seems to be an original piece). Dagnabbit. Headlights and the switch are original reproductions, though.
Please help. On my 65 mustang one light goes high beam and one low beam when I step on dimmer switch. What could be the problem?
Thank you that helped !!!!!!!!!!
You are awesome! I hope you are doing well.
Thank you yes. Still love this stuff..
Chris The Doc Ingrassia 10 yrs and still going strong.
Thank you for all the videos. You have helped me in restoring my grandfathers 65.
Glad to have helped...
Hello doctor! 67 mustang coupe. I cant get dome light to work via door open switches or headlight switch. bulb and fuse are good. Ive heard the dome is wired to the fusible link in the headlight switch. Could that be bad? if so would it require replacing entire headlight switch? only other thing I can think of would be a ground, but not sure where to locate that. Thanks!
Hi Jordan. There is not a fusible link in the system which would lead me to believe there is a disconnect some where.
do you have a video for changing cigarette lighter switch? also a passenger door won't close, when I close it it open it pops open. thanks
Just did my 65, there's no chance of getting your hand up under the dash... it's much easier to take the instrument panel out and do it that way
jb009 Do you have to disconnect the cables running to it?
thanks for this
I have an issue on my 65 model where the headlights flash on and off. Sometimes it will come back on when I tap the knob or hit the dimmer switch. I checked to see if my after market stereo was pulling too much power and after turning off everything else it still happened. Apparently the car had the problem long before I had a radio swap. It has been halogen converted (but no leds). My guess was it had a bad switch in it but now it seems I cant get to it
This video shows how to get the switch replaced. Glad it was of help..
Why do my tail lights go out when I turn on my headlights on my 66 mustang?
The problem I have is that stem is stuck in the switch and will not pull out to cut lights on. This is before I push button.
I have the same problem with stuck switch. We need help!
How do you know if your headlight switch is bad
I have a 1968 coupe, the head lights come on but not the gauge lights. Do you have anything to suggest to test out?
The first thing to look at is the fuse.Its the smallest fuse in the box.....If the fuse is blown & the new fuse blows too then I would look at the wire for the radio light to make sure its not being used as a ground for a non stock radio that may have been installed. If so then disconnect it from the radio wires & install a new fuse.
Quick question for the Doctor Chris where do I find the socket for brakes light I been work on big thing and look like some cut them when bought it the only thing is wire hanging 3 on each side 1965 Mustang. is there brake harness that has the socket for bulbs. thanks in advance. Steve
Hi Steve. The brake light circuit runs thru the Turn signal switch. They are one & the same. When you press on the brake pedal, the rear lights come on. If at the same time, you put a turn signal on. This cancels the brake light to that side of the car & then uses the bulb as a flashing turn signal.
@@MustangRestorationsInc ok my question when bought the mustang the plugs that go in to the bulbs are missing where I get them?
@@MustangRestorationsInc I'm guessing I will need buy whole new harness do you have any video on wiring rear tail lights and Turn signal and running lights? thanks in advance
Hi I just bought a 67 mustang , the dash lights don't work but the turn signal and head lights work, if I put the high beams on the dash light is on but its very dim, do you think the switch may be the problem?
Hi. I would first check the fuse. If the fuse is blown & will not stay with new fuse..You may have an aftermarket radio someone wired wrong using the wire that would normally light the original radio as a ground for the new radio.
Hey I have a 66 coupe, I have a problem with both my headlights , as I turn on the car I turn the head lights on and they seem to work for about 6 to 8 minutes, than they both shut off , sometimes I hit play with switch and than they turn on but than turn off , I don’t know what is wrong I check the out side harness that connects to the firewall , seems to be good, but I think the lights might be to hot , any idea? Because I’m ready to just give up and pay someone but I’m a huge do it yourselfer
Hi. The headlight switch has an internal circuit breaker that is worn out. Replacing the switch should take care of the problem.
Hi I have a 65 mustang and it came with led headlights and both of them stopped working while driving what do you think could be the reason?
If they come back on after being cooled down a bit then the system has a bad relay or headlight switch. Some after market LED head lamp systems require its own relay. The factory head lamp switch serves as a relay too. If there has not been a relay installed for the LED system...then the switch is at fault & may need a relay installed.
Hey I have a 1968 Ford falcon looking for a high beam function couldn’t find anything online any help?
"High beam" function ?..
The switch on the floor? That can be bought at any auto parts store.
@@MustangRestorationsIncthat’s what i was thinking but it’s not there my guess is the previous owner removed it I’ll just have to install a new one
@@MustangRestorationsInc thank you
@@jacoblopez5860 Hmmm. If you had no switch at all then you would not have any head light function what so ever...
On mine there is no wire connector to plug in the light switch...
Can't figure out why
What year is your Mustang?
@@MustangRestorationsInc
It's a 66 coupe
Hmmm. That is the same as in the video. Send me a picture of what you have to mustangqna@sbcglobal.net & I will see whats goin on.
@@MustangRestorationsInc
Hi Chris,
I'm looking for a good wiring harness for a 66 mustang.
Would you recommend American autowire for the best replacement?
I'm not going to have power windows or air conditioning. I will have an aftermarket stereo, led headlights and tailights. Nothing fancy.
Which American autowire harness do you recommend would be best for me, and where could I find it for the best price?
Thank you
@@JackJohnson-mc7ki Hi. Talk to Duane at Kentucky Mustang parts & order the factory style replacement wire harness's that are identical to what came new on the car. Stay away from the aftermarket American wire or Painless stuff. Do your self a favor & take my advice..
I can not locate my fuse panel in my 66 Mustang.I can hear the flasher.
The fuse panel is just to the left of the lower dash above the kick panel. The flasher is behind the round vent above the high/low headlamp foot switch on the floor.
I have a 1967 mustang the negative battery cabel fell off the battery and now my headlights or taillights dont work they used to work before this happened. Any suggestions?
What do you mean.. ? Fell off.
Chris The Doc Ingrassia the nut was lose on the terminal and fell of the battery. Put a new terminal on but now the headlamps don’t work when I pull the switch. But the brake lights work and the hazards work I find it very odd that they don’t operate anymore maybe a fuse?