[DeTomaso] 1967 Mustang Question

[GW]

Thanks Guys, I also got a few emails off list which confirmed it. I knew 
from the wiring diagram it didn't go anywhere else after the switch so 
either the switch was bad or it was suppose to be that way.

Thanks

Gary




Garth Rodericks wrote:
> I believe there's nothing wrong with your friend's 67 Mustang. The Parking Lights only come on when the switch is in the 'parking' position. When the switch is 
> pulled out all the way into the 'headlight' position, the headlights come on and the parking lights go out and act as turn signals. My 66 Mustang is the same way. 
> IIRC, back in mid-late 60's the vehicle code only allowed cars to have a maximum of 4 lights on the front of the vehicle. So Ford intentionally wired them this 
> way so cars with separate hi-beam lo-beam bulbs (4 headlights) would be legal, as well as cars with auxiliary lighting such as GT fog lights.
>
> Cheers!
> Garth
>
>
> --- Original Message ---
>
> Those lights should remain on with the headlights.
>
> Michael Shortt
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>
>
> On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 11:08 AM, GW <gow2 at rc-tech.net> wrote:
>
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>> It looks like this car. If I didn't say I was referring to the front bulbs.
>> It has combination park/turn lights. Turn signals are separate circuit but
>> same bulb. He pulls the light switch out to park position and front/rear
>> park lights are on. He pulls the switch to the headlight position and the
>> front park lights go out. There is only one wire coming out of the switch to
>> the front park circuit. I tested it with a volt meter and it definantly
>> drops power. At this point I figured either the switch is not working
>> correctly - or - that's how they were suppose to work in 1967; I am not sure
>> which.
>>
>> http://www.itsme.be/img/1967-Mustang.jpg
>>
>> Gary
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