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VOLUME 6

MUSTANG PROJECT A SafeCode Inc. Publication

INSTALLING THE “SHELBY” MUSTANG PROJECT LED SEQUENTIAL TAILLIGHTS ON YOUR 67 - 70 MUSTANG/ CALIFORNIA SPECIAL AND SHELBY CAR

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Components included in your kit: Your kit consists of a LED flasher module and left and right taillight modules as shown below. The LED flasher module will replace your existing flasher module. The left and right taillight modules will replace your existing incandescent light bulbs. All of the equipment illusThe Deluxe LED Taillight trated in this manual was proudly manufactured in the USA by Mustang Project a SafeCode Inc. enterprise. For accessories and spare parts please visit us on the web at:

modules are clearly marked “R” for right and “L” for left. Right and left for the taillights are as viewed from the rear of the car. So the left side of the car is the drivers side and the right side of the car is the passenger side of the car. The Standard LED taillight modules are marked “Outside”,

“Middle” and “Inside”. These can be installed on either side of the car as long as they are installed in proper position. Inside refers to the position closest to the center of the car. First we will install the LED flasher module.

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“Read these instructions carefully before installing our Taillights!!!

Flasher Module

Installing the flasher module: First we will remove the old original flasher module. The original flasher module will be located on the driver side of the car near the fire wall as shown on the following picture. The installation procedure is as follows: 1)

Locate turn signal flasher. Located behind dash panel to the right of steering column. Turn on the turn signal

blinker and listen to the clicking sound to help you locate the blinker can. 2)

Remove the old flasher can.

3)

Connect the new flasher wires red and greed to the Mustang’s wiring previously removed.

4)

Connect the black “ground” wire from the new LED flasher mod-

ule to a good chassis grounding point. Simply unsnap the cylinder shaped module and remove the push on connectors. These will be attached with a green wire and a orange/yellow wire. The LED flasher module has three color coded wire leads. Red, Green, and Black. Once you remove the old module install the new LED

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“Simply unsnap the old flasher module which is located near the firewall on the driver side of the car…”

Remove old flasher as shown.

“Be sure and secure the black wire to any convenient grounding screw which is attached to the cars chassis…” “Tuck the LED flasher module under the dash in any convenient place…”

Blue or GreenYellow-orange

GREEN

RED

Lead wires on LED flasher module.

This wire is connected to the headlight switch normally it is black in color.

This wire is the right hand turn signal and is normally Orange/Blue

This wire is the left hand turn signal and is normally Green/Orange

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This kit requires that the taillights be wired as shown on the facing page. If your car still has the old Shelby wiring or has dynamite sticks or some other type of sequential taillight system is must be removed. California Specials which have not been modified from their original nonsequential functions will not require any rewiring. If the sockets in your car have been replaced or rewired make sure that

they are wired so that the socket provides the wiring as shown below to the sequential taillight module. All Mustang sockets are designed to be “polarized” so that the same pins are connected to the brake/tail light and driving light lines. The socket needs to move freely as you insert the LED module. IF the taillight socket has boots on the back . REMOVE the

boots before you insert the LED module.

This terminal must be connected to the brake/signal line once base is installed into socket.

This pin must be connected to the driving light once base is installed into socket.

After the module is properly seated replace the boot. These sockets become rusty over the years and do not adjust freely. Spray with PB blaster to ensure free movement.

There are two pins on each side of the base. Orient the base as shown to determine which pin does what. This picture shows the pin closest to the bottom of the base facing you.

The socket must move in and out. Old or corroded sockets don’t move properly which can cause connection problems with the taillight modules. Bulb grease or a lubricant like PB Blaster may be require to ensure free movement of the socket before taillight module installation.

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Relay Package

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1969—1970 Shelby Wiring Changes Required This manual assumes that your Shelby has already been converted from its original electromechanical operation. This seems to be the case for most Shelby’s. If your 1969-1970 Shelby or still has the original electro mechanical sequencing system the following instructions and included wiring harness will allow you to bypass the old system. First double check you car. If your Shelby works as follows it has been converted and no modification is needed! Pressing the brake illuminates all brake light to full brightness. Activating the turn signal only makes the appropriate taillight blink on/off without sequencing. If your taillight still sequence in some manner you have some old equipment which must be removed. The schematics shown here are for your reference. Note that we have indicated the

classic modifications made to Shelby’s 69 and 70 cars. Essentially all of the brake light lines of each side are connected together and wired into the turn signal switch. This is OK for use with Mustang Project sequential taillights. In fact this is the desired connection. Note the circled area on the following wiring diagram. The so-called Relay Package should be removed and bypassed as shown. Also please note that if your Taillights do not sequence after installation but only blink on/off either you have installed the flasher module in place of the emergency flasher or you have reversed wired sockets. It is CRITICAL that the sockets be wired so that the Brake/Turn signal wire connect to LED module pin as shown below once the module is installed. Make sure you install the LED modules are installed in the proper location. Each module is provided in a marked bag for proper location. BRAKE/SIGNAL HERE

NOTE: IF YOU HAVE A 67-68 SHELBY CONSULT THE APPROPRIATE WIRING DIAGRAMS IN YOUR SHOP MANUAL TO BYPASS THE ORIGINAL SEQUENTIAL ELECTRONICS IF NEEDED. THE JUMPER WIRES INCLUDED IN YOUR KIT AND THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS APPLY SPECIFICALLY ONLY TO THE 69 –70 SHELBY.

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Wiring Changes Required

Bypass wiring

Relay Package

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1969 1970 Shelby Taillight Installation. Jumper Kit Installation 1)

Remove the original relay package labeled “RELAY PACKAGE” on the diagram to the left.

2)

Plug in the RED jumper harness supplied in your kit. This harness plugs into the 6 position plug (normally red) with a male connector labeled PLUG 1 on the following diagram. The female connectors plug in to the remaining 6 position plug ( either white or black labeled PLUG 2).

To Summarize:

1)



The red jumper is plugged in as follows. For PLUG 1 the red harness male connector goes to the pin position with the ORANGE BLUE wire(#445).



The red jumper female connectors are plugged into PLUG 2 at two positions corresponding to the ORANGE WHITE and ORANGE RED wires (#446 and #447).

Plug in the GREEN jumper harness supplied in your kit. This harness plugs into the 6 position plug (normally red) with a male connector labeled PLUG 1 on the following diagram. The female connectors plug in to the remaining 6 position plug (either white or black labeled PLUG 2).

To Summarize:



The green jumper is plugged in as follows. For PLUG 1 the green male connector goes to the pin position with the GREEN ORANGE wire(#442).



The green jumper female connector is plugged into PLUG 2 in two locations corresponding to the GREEN RED and GREEN BLACK wires (#443 and #444).

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Plug 1

Plug 2

RELAY PACKAGE

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Installing the Taillights

“Do not force the module installation. Make sure the LED taillight base pin and the lamp socket slot is aligned. Also ensure that you are using the “right” module in the right side etc. .

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flasher module by simply plugging in the red wire to the Mustang’s yelloworange wire and the green wire to the Mustang’s blue wire. You now have only to attach the black wire to a convenient chassis ground point. A likely place to connect the black ground wire will be under a mounting screw on the dash or on any metal part screwed under the dash.

Left module in the Left taillight and the Right module in the right taillight. You will follow the procedure below for installing each LED taillight module. 1)

Remove lens, frame, and incandescent bulb.

2)

Verify that the ignition is off and that the cars lights are OFF too.

3)

Align each module by rotating the left end down slightly and inserting the base into the existing Mustang lamp socket. Carefully align the socket pins with the slot.

Just make sure that there is a good electrical connection between the black wire and the cars chassis. Now install the LED taillight modules. Each module is clearly marked “R” for right and “L” for left. Be careful to install only the

4)

properly aligned. 5)

Now push in on the LED module being careful not to bend any of the LED components and twist the assembly to the right to lock in the base.

A slight tilt of the LED taillight assembly is normal once it is installed and will not affect operation. A typical normal installation is shown on the following page. The installation is now complete!

Gently push the LED taillight module into the socket making sure that the alignment pins and the socket slots are

Adjustment nut. Do not use unless necessary!

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Installing your Taillight Modules:

Remember to check our web board for new installation tips! www.mustangproject.com

Water is the enemy of anything electronic.

outside and remove the trim and lens.

that little or no water enters the housing!

Your taillight modules have been coated with a conformal coating which makes the modules resistant to water.

If there is any significant water inside the housing or on the taillight module you will need a new gasket or you will need to add some RTV around the lens.

Water in the lamp housings is a prime source of rust so preserve you Mustang and don’t let water enter!

A correct installation will ensure that no water will enter the taillight housing. Make sure your taillight gaskets are in good order and that their seal is working properly. You can test this by spraying you taillight housings with a hose with the lens, gasket and trim in place. After spraying the housing for several minutes dry the

While the taillight modules will operate correctly with quite a large amount of water on their surfaces because of the special conformal coating applied during manufacturing they are not warranted to operate wet. So if you drive you Mustang in the wet weather check the seal and ensure

SPECIAL NOTES: ONLY follow the adjustment instructions below if your lamp sockets are

misaligned!

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Adjustments and Alignment: All the Mustangs we have tested have the taillight sockets aligned in the same manner. The LED taillight modules you have received are already aligned to fit standard Mustang lamp sockets. However, if for some reason your lamp sockets are misaligned you can adjust the position of the LED taillight module by loosening and tightening the nut pointed to in the photo below.

Follow the following steps when checking the alignment. Loosen the nut pointed to below just enough for the LED taillight PCB ( Printed Circuit Board ) to rotate. Now adjust the base by moving it slightly to the right or left to ensure that there is proper alignment between the base and the Mustang socket with the board tilted down to the left. Now tighten the nut and re-insert the module

Step 2. Insert the taillight module into the socket but do not push down and engage yet.

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Step 3. With the base inserted into the socket but not engaged rotate the taillight module down on its left side as shown below. While holding the board in this tilted position tighten the nut. 65/66 Modules shown below.

Housing outer edge

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Step 4. You may now engage the base into the socket by pushing down and rotating the taillight module to its right.

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Shorter legs

Note that divider extends slightly more at bottom edge of housing.

A properly installed taillight module will appear as in this photo. The LEDs are VERY bright. Do not look directly into the LEDs without the LENs installed!

Install the right divider as shown

Shorter legs