Hi everyone, I was having charging issues with my car so I thought I would make a video of what I found, in hopes of helping other mustang owners out. Thanks!
Hey brother I think that is the issue with mine as well I have a 98 Ford Mustang and I'm on my way to give that a try thank you very much for your research and post this video very helpful God bless you
So that cable the fuse link cable Is expensive and you have to order it so what I did is go to a audio place where they install custom speakers to find a number 12 gauge heavy Insulated wire At this point I'm just going to replace the number 12 wire that is burnt outSo far it's only cost to be $11
I have the same issue with my 95 Cobra. Car starts fine but as I drive, the voltage goes down to 8. Recently my mechanic said he had to take apart my instrument cluster out to correct the thermometer gauge. I firmly believe you that it is the fuse link. I just ordered it with LMR along with the upgraded alternator. Hope it fixes my issue.
Would this solve my voltage drop on my 2003 mustang 3.8L. The problem is basically the same issue. It’s when I try to use the headlights or the blower motor which drops even more than the lights. I made a makeshift fuse link using an old wire that looked the same thickness and put everything together. It seemed to work for a few days but then back to square one.. so I just want to make sure I’m getting the right thing. Also if it’s not too much trouble, how do you hook this up?
I Ya I do have the same problem ..I bought a new alternator just got a new battery as well ..but I have no clue ? I checked the fuse n its good pz help
Literally been chasing same thing with my 01 7.3 diesel and pretty much after 2 weeks of chasing things and changing the IPR etc 2 alternators found fusible link for the glow plug relay harness was burned because the relay itself shorted out I think
I have a 03 3.8l doing the same things. New batt and new batt terminals and even made a home made fuse link but it only worked for a few days, also got a new alt too… it starts no prob till I try to use the headlights or blower … I’m clueless now… tried going to the site link you gave but couldn’t find the part… not sure anymore..can anyone help?
I’m having this problem right now with my 99 V6. Car starts fine. Then just dies off. Bought a new alternator, & new battery. Bought new terminals for the battery and the car still turns off after a while. My next step is to replace the fuse link. But it’s a long shot. I’m just hoping this is the issue
Hey I have 1998 gt my volt is jumping up to18 volts while I’m driving and my temperature is going up with it as well it’s been fine all of a sudden the volt dropped super low this morning then it started jumping all the way up to 18 soon as I let off the gas it goes back to normal please help have a new alternator everything seems fine car is still running good still super confused
Did you experience the lights dimming all through the car ? I’m having issuers my car is all stock with just a v3 blower been a good car had it for 12 yrs.!but now it’s acting funny I’ve replaced alternator, battery , pos, neg (wires) starter wire , grounds but no luck :-( ...
I want to order a new fuse link wire but what about the static connector plug? The94-95 has a few other connectors in the factory wiring there. I don’t know much about wiring.
baghdadwarrior03 I didn’t replace those on mine. If they are loose or damaged I would change them out. I had good luck with just changing the main power lead or fuse link.
gonna pray that this is it, been 2 alternators both tested okay. Got zero help from anyone either than “get a better alternator” aha I’ll let you know if this worked
My issue is i dont get a crank or start nothing my lights go on just no engine nothing..just dead but lights go ..i bypass the starter and it turns on but wontvturn on with the key at all ...help
What about a bad dash cluster my 95 gt same issue but my temp goes straight past hot no oil pressure no gas no speedometer only thing that works is the rpms so could a faulty guage cluster be the problem.
Hey man do all the fusible links have two wires or different colors man I’m having the same issue right now but worst my 1970 Impala lost all power i order a new fusible link but idk how I’m supposed to wire it can you help
Did you end up fixin it I have the same problem with sincerado 79 I changed battery anternator and still not charge it goes down to 8 I see fusible link on the stater cable , hope it’s that I have to disconnect the vbtterycbecause if not , it drain it
I have a 98 mustang gt I’m having the same issue I got new alternator tested 3 times passed got my alternator pigtails re wired shop called me an said I need to change my alternator so confused at this point?
Mustang Guy , I can definitely understand you confusion and frustration. There’s several little things that it could be from a different pulley size on the alternator, blown fuse,bad connector, the alternator itself ect.ect.ect. Lucky for me , the fuse link solved my issues. You may give it a try also. Hope you find your issue!! 👍🏻
Would this cause pulsating headlights,dome lights,dash lights especially in cold weather? Like could be corroded where the link coming off the alternator is connected to the bigger cable that goes to the fuse box
I do get 14 volts tho with all accessories running but have that annoying dimming it’s driving me nuts ... sorry for the multiple responses but it’s driving me nuts !!
Wow brother I’m having the exact same issue replaced the alternator twice the battery keep draining and left me stranded low voltage on the dash and also the battery light is on I’m going to try to do this see if it helps by any chance do you have the link to the fuse link on American muscle couldn’t find it anything helps thank you
S-Bomb thank you I literally run the same battery well a yellow optima and alternator replaced twice the same story as yours hope it does fix it thank you I’ve been struggling for 2 weeks now always asking for rides from parents
S-Bomb quick update. Ordered the wire from American Muscle problem didn’t go away but I found something around the signal cluster and steering wheel column it was really hot when I started the car i thought it was from the sun since it the car was sitting there for days but it wasn’t you think theres shortage inside by the turn signal switch and hazard light since it’s really hot ? And also if I use signals or hazards voltage jumps up and down. Hope you can help thank you
Ivan Quintero I’m not sure if that would be your issue or not, I would definitely inspect the wires really good on the column to avoid any electrical fires. As far as the voltage fluctuation , that’s probably just do to the charging issue itself. Is your gauge cluster good? No burnt out lights or burnt spots on back of it? The dash cluster completes the circuit for the charging system. Sounds like your issue is definitely take some serious investigating with a voltmeter. It’s gonna be tedious but you’ll find it. Definitely keep me posted and I’ll try to help any way I can. 👍🏻
S-Bomb thank you will check every possible wire around dash and lights inside ever since I got the car voltage would drop as I came to stop sign or red light and would go back up as soon as I started driving again will check thoe thanks for all the help
@Jesse Ozuna The stock foglights overwhelm the ignition harness. It's a factory fault. They ignored complaints. I beefed up the alternator amperage and replacer the stock fog lights with LED fog lights - they draw a lot less power. So far, so good.
It was from American Muscle but unfortunately they discontinued it. Get you a stereo amp power lead and fusible link. That’s basically what it is and works great.
Thank you so much for this awesome information. It really helps.
Thanks man I will have to try that 👍! My 95 5.0
Hey brother I think that is the issue with mine as well I have a 98 Ford Mustang and I'm on my way to give that a try thank you very much for your research and post this video very helpful God bless you
Christopher Torres that’s great!! Thanks for the kind words. Hope it works for you too. 👍🏻
So that cable the fuse link cable Is expensive and you have to order it so what I did is go to a audio place where they install custom speakers to find a number 12 gauge heavy Insulated wire
At this point I'm just going to replace the number 12 wire that is burnt outSo far it's only cost to be $11
Same
@@selenatorres1522 how did it came out so instead of replacing the fusible link you substituted with 12 gauge wire?
I have the same issue with my 95 Cobra. Car starts fine but as I drive, the voltage goes down to 8. Recently my mechanic said he had to take apart my instrument cluster out to correct the thermometer gauge. I firmly believe you that it is the fuse link. I just ordered it with LMR along with the upgraded alternator. Hope it fixes my issue.
Update?
Nice car !! I have the same problem with my 95 gt
Ozzman306 Thanks!
Would this solve my voltage drop on my 2003 mustang 3.8L. The problem is basically the same issue. It’s when I try to use the headlights or the blower motor which drops even more than the lights. I made a makeshift fuse link using an old wire that looked the same thickness and put everything together. It seemed to work for a few days but then back to square one.. so I just want to make sure I’m getting the right thing. Also if it’s not too much trouble, how do you hook this up?
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Ya I do have the same problem ..I bought a new alternator just got a new battery as well ..but I have no clue ? I checked the fuse n its good pz help
Literally been chasing same thing with my 01 7.3 diesel and pretty much after 2 weeks of chasing things and changing the IPR etc 2 alternators found fusible link for the glow plug relay harness was burned because the relay itself shorted out I think
Hello sir I have mustang 1995 it have the broblem it didn’t let me know how, the temperature can you let me know what happens?
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I have a 03 3.8l doing the same things. New batt and new batt terminals and even made a home made fuse link but it only worked for a few days, also got a new alt too… it starts no prob till I try to use the headlights or blower … I’m clueless now… tried going to the site link you gave but couldn’t find the part… not sure anymore..can anyone help?
I’m having this problem right now with my 99 V6. Car starts fine. Then just dies off. Bought a new alternator, & new battery. Bought new terminals for the battery and the car still turns off after a while. My next step is to replace the fuse link. But it’s a long shot. I’m just hoping this is the issue
Hey I have 1998 gt my volt is jumping up to18 volts while I’m driving and my temperature is going up with it as well it’s been fine all of a sudden the volt dropped super low this morning then it started jumping all the way up to 18 soon as I let off the gas it goes back to normal please help have a new alternator everything seems fine car is still running good still super confused
Did you experience the lights dimming all through the car ? I’m having issuers my car is all stock with just a v3 blower been a good car had it for 12 yrs.!but now it’s acting funny I’ve replaced alternator, battery , pos, neg (wires) starter wire , grounds but no luck :-( ...
Ozzman306 I’m having the same damn issues, you find out what it was?
Detroit Lions not yet .. :-(
I want to order a new fuse link wire but what about the static connector plug? The94-95 has a few other connectors in the factory wiring there. I don’t know much about wiring.
baghdadwarrior03 I didn’t replace those on mine. If they are loose or damaged I would change them out. I had good luck with just changing the main power lead or fuse link.
gonna pray that this is it, been 2 alternators both tested okay. Got zero help from anyone either than “get a better alternator” aha I’ll let you know if this worked
ssucram I hope it does! I’ve not had any issues since fixing this. Good luck and keep me posted 👍🏻
Any luck?
What do you mean by plug in the dash?
My issue is i dont get a crank or start nothing my lights go on just no engine nothing..just dead but lights go ..i bypass the starter and it turns on but wontvturn on with the key at all ...help
do u have a link for the cable thanks
What about a bad dash cluster my 95 gt same issue but my temp goes straight past hot no oil pressure no gas no speedometer only thing that works is the rpms so could a faulty guage cluster be the problem.
I have the same problem did I figure it out?
How did u tell it was blown by looking at it
Where is the fuse link located? Having trouble finding it.
It’s a cable connected by a bold onto the fuse box
Hey man do all the fusible links have two wires or different colors man I’m having the same issue right now but worst my 1970 Impala lost all power i order a new fusible link but idk how I’m supposed to wire it can you help
Did you end up fixin it I have the same problem with sincerado 79 I changed battery anternator and still not charge it goes down to 8 I see fusible link on the stater cable , hope it’s that I have to disconnect the vbtterycbecause if not , it drain it
I have a 98 mustang gt I’m having the same issue I got new alternator tested 3 times passed got my alternator pigtails re wired shop called me an said I need to change my alternator so confused at this point?
Mustang Guy , I can definitely understand you confusion and frustration. There’s several little things that it could be from a different pulley size on the alternator, blown fuse,bad connector, the alternator itself ect.ect.ect. Lucky for me , the fuse link solved my issues. You may give it a try also. Hope you find your issue!! 👍🏻
I can’t find one on there for a fusible link
Would this cause pulsating headlights,dome lights,dash lights especially in cold weather? Like could be corroded where the link coming off the alternator is connected to the bigger cable that goes to the fuse box
I do get 14 volts tho with all accessories running but have that annoying dimming it’s driving me nuts ... sorry for the multiple responses but it’s driving me nuts !!
Ozzman306 that does sound crazy. I didn’t have that issue. Let me know what you find! I’ll do some asking and let you know if I find anything also.
Thanks I would really appreciate it.....
Ozzman306 double check all of your grounds. Sounds like a ground issue.
Wow brother I’m having the exact same issue replaced the alternator twice the battery keep draining and left me stranded low voltage on the dash and also the battery light is on I’m going to try to do this see if it helps by any chance do you have the link to the fuse link on American muscle couldn’t find it anything helps thank you
Ivan Quintero I don’t have the link but the part number is 95312 for American Muscle. Good luck! I hope it fixes your issue 👍🏻
S-Bomb thank you I literally run the same battery well a yellow optima and alternator replaced twice the same story as yours hope it does fix it thank you I’ve been struggling for 2 weeks now always asking for rides from parents
S-Bomb quick update. Ordered the wire from American Muscle problem didn’t go away but I found something around the signal cluster and steering wheel column it was really hot when I started the car i thought it was from the sun since it the car was sitting there for days but it wasn’t you think theres shortage inside by the turn signal switch and hazard light since it’s really hot ? And also if I use signals or hazards voltage jumps up and down. Hope you can help thank you
Ivan Quintero I’m not sure if that would be your issue or not, I would definitely inspect the wires really good on the column to avoid any electrical fires. As far as the voltage fluctuation , that’s probably just do to the charging issue itself. Is your gauge cluster good? No burnt out lights or burnt spots on back of it? The dash cluster completes the circuit for the charging system. Sounds like your issue is definitely take some serious investigating with a voltmeter. It’s gonna be tedious but you’ll find it. Definitely keep me posted and I’ll try to help any way I can. 👍🏻
S-Bomb thank you will check every possible wire around dash and lights inside ever since I got the car voltage would drop as I came to stop sign or red light and would go back up as soon as I started driving again will check thoe thanks for all the help
Would this fix apply to a 1988 GT 5.0?
did you ever figure it out i’m having that problem on my 92 foxbody
@Jesse Ozuna The stock foglights overwhelm the ignition harness. It's a factory fault. They ignored complaints. I beefed up the alternator amperage and replacer the stock fog lights with LED fog lights - they draw a lot less power. So far, so good.
What is the part you ordered?
It was from American Muscle but unfortunately they discontinued it. Get you a stereo amp power lead and fusible link. That’s basically what it is and works great.
dash cluster or the whole dash?
Just the gauge cluster.
Same sht I went through
My gauge just says normal. Why not put the damn numbers in the temp,battery gauges? 95 coupe.
But it wasn’t your fuse link....it was your dash.. how confusing of a long winded video that’s helps zero.
Wasn’t my dash at all. Was the fuse link. But without the dash plugged in you won’t see proper charging.