Was looking for a solution on how to wire in the most inner bulbs that do not illuminate unless the parking lights are on. With this $15 mod, yes ~$15... when you apply the brakes, all 6 (7 including your 3rd brake light) will illuminate. This is not the sequential tail light wiring kit which is awful on our SN95 cars, but simply a splice in How To.
I researched and found the most direct, simple way of installing 12 parts total. Research taken from Tail Light Mod - The Mustang Source - Ford Mustang Forums Thanks to User :HotLap
Parts list:
- (2) brake lamp sockets #85885 (yes they are Chrysler, but they fit and are low profile) Dorman/Brake Lamp Socket (85885) | AutoZone.com
- (6) crimps to connect the wires together.
How To:
- Remove trunk liner to access bolts that hold on the brake lights.
- Remove the 4 nuts on each lamp and pull the brake lights out.
- Remove the most inner bulb sockets (the ones closest to the license plate, they have 2 wires) and cut them off leaving some wire on in case you decide to sell or reuse them for later.
- Tap into the Major wire from the center lights socket in preparation to splicing and adding a wire to the inner socket (closest to the taillight).
- Splice in the Ground (-) wire, Minor wire, and Major wire in to the new inner socket (closest to the taillight).
- TEST the lights to see that they work normally and also when brakes are applied.
- If all is good, use some electrical tape to secure the splices, re-install the sockets into the lamp, and re-install the lamp into the car. Tighten all nuts, and re-install trunk liner.
probably will take 30 mins.
Enjoy:CHEERS:
I researched and found the most direct, simple way of installing 12 parts total. Research taken from Tail Light Mod - The Mustang Source - Ford Mustang Forums Thanks to User :HotLap
Parts list:
- (2) brake lamp sockets #85885 (yes they are Chrysler, but they fit and are low profile) Dorman/Brake Lamp Socket (85885) | AutoZone.com
- (6) crimps to connect the wires together.
How To:
- Remove trunk liner to access bolts that hold on the brake lights.
- Remove the 4 nuts on each lamp and pull the brake lights out.
- Remove the most inner bulb sockets (the ones closest to the license plate, they have 2 wires) and cut them off leaving some wire on in case you decide to sell or reuse them for later.
- Tap into the Major wire from the center lights socket in preparation to splicing and adding a wire to the inner socket (closest to the taillight).
- Splice in the Ground (-) wire, Minor wire, and Major wire in to the new inner socket (closest to the taillight).
- TEST the lights to see that they work normally and also when brakes are applied.
- If all is good, use some electrical tape to secure the splices, re-install the sockets into the lamp, and re-install the lamp into the car. Tighten all nuts, and re-install trunk liner.
probably will take 30 mins.
Enjoy:CHEERS:
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