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How to Replace Ford Mustang Electrical Harnesses
 9 The alternator harness...  9 The alternator harness is next. Each Mustang engine calls fordifferent harness routing on the back of the alternator, so check yourFord shop manual. The most important thing to remember is solidconnections that are protected. Ascertain proper connections as wellbefore connecting the battery. |  |  10 The engine gauge feed...  10 The engine gauge feed is next. We call this an engine gauge feed, butit also connects to the starter solenoid, which enables us to activatethe starter. When you turn the key to "Start," power flows through oneof these two wires to close the solenoid contacts, which channels powerdirectly from the battery to the starter. Power also flows to theignition coil during cranking via the solenoid. Three engine-gauge feedwires go to the coolant-temperature sender, oil-pressure sender, andignition coil. |  11 Dave Toth lays out the...  11 Dave Toth lays out the main wiring loom, which goes behind thedashboard. |  12 The main wiring loom is...  12 The main wiring loom is fed into the dashboard. Instrument clusterconnections, naturally, are positioned at this opening. Get a grasp ofwhat connections you are dealing with, and make sure they're where theybelong. |  13 The fuse box on '65-'66...  13 The fuse box on '65-'66 Mustangs is located on the lefthand sideabove the kick panel. Dave takes extra care not to pinch any of thewires behind the fuse box. The fuse box's two hex-head sheetmetal screwscan penetrate wire insulation, making an ugly short circuit. |
Ford Mustang Research
Review in-depth reviews on the new Ford Mustang, featuring test drives, comparisons, options, features and more. The Mustang gets 16 mpg in the city and 24 on the highway, and has a trade in value of $18,870.00 which should come in handy when you go to shop for your next car. Other similar vehicles are the Ford Shelby GT 500 and the Ford Fusion.
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