FOXBODY PRO TIPS: THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW / PART 1

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@1stevenj83
@1stevenj83 4 жыл бұрын
But for real man who keeps giving thumbs down? this is the best budget build channel on KZbin at the moment !
@bashgarage503
@bashgarage503 4 жыл бұрын
Probably Andrew😂
@1stevenj83
@1stevenj83 4 жыл бұрын
@@bashgarage503 prob when picking up little Debbie crumbs off his phone😂
@dk2190
@dk2190 4 жыл бұрын
@@bashgarage503 lol that’s comical. Probably Andrew 😂 Always someone out there going to be negative. These kinds of tips are worth gold if you have a no start that’s hard to figure out.
@eriv4735
@eriv4735 4 жыл бұрын
Chevy guys 🤷‍♂️😂
@MrCaribe65
@MrCaribe65 3 жыл бұрын
Prius owners.
@stephenroberts7816
@stephenroberts7816 4 жыл бұрын
And....this is one of the many reasons why I love this channel!
@ericcollins6373
@ericcollins6373 4 жыл бұрын
This guy does not get enough credit for all his info one of the best foxbody guys on KZbin
@eriv4735
@eriv4735 4 жыл бұрын
MOST of the KZbin guys are great and very knowledgeable but I think BREW2L is the best
@eycchu
@eycchu 3 ай бұрын
I had the headlights go out on me one dark and rain night. The headlight switch has a thermal breaker that tripped due to using both the low beam and fog lights, and having the heater on. Even before that, the original switch overheated and burned up the plastic lever that actuated the switch. So replacing the switch with the same design will not fix the root problem, which is too much current going through it, AND the multi-function switch. I ended up installing relays to power the head lights and fog lights; one each for the low, high, and fogs. Bosch makes those 1 cubic inch, 30 amp, 12 VDC relays with standard pins for automotive use. The wiring harness going to the light pass under the battery tray, which is a great place to intercept the wires going to the lights. That is also a great place to install the relays, out of sight. Use the wires coming from the switches to trigger the relays, and run power source for the relays' switched sides directly from the battery. Then connect the wires going to the lights that were intercepted to the switched outputs of the relays. Or, you can install heavier gauge wires to go from the relays to the lights. This mod will make your lights much brighter, and let the switches live forever. If you can get LED replacements, they SHOULD draw less current, but I don't know of any that are road legal drop-ins. For the instrument panels, you can get LED replacements for the 194 bulbs, which will be much brighter and run cooler, as they draw less current. The stock dimmer may have much reduced range of control over brightness. Keep this in mind when using the dimmer: It is a rheostat; a coiled length of resistive wire that a wiper wipes at different lengths to provide a varying voltage to the lights. When you move the wiper closer to the source voltage, the lights get brighter because they're getting more voltage, which also means they're drawing more current. In the most extreme case, the wiper sits on the last coil just before the source, and that one resistive coil is bearing the full current drawn by the lights, so it is more prone to burn out. So when you're using the dimmer, either put the wiper to a "very" dim position, where the dimmer is drawing a lot less current, or put it right on to full bright, so the resistive coils are not being used. If the dimmer is getting flaky, you can pull it out and clean that resistive coil. I once chipped off a canker from one of my dimmers; it looked like it got hot enough to burn the oil and dust that the wiper had gathered onto it. Worked smoothly afterward, but I've never left it at the "almost full on" position.
@kikng
@kikng 4 жыл бұрын
I spent hundreds of dollars replacing sensors on my fox over a couple of years, and always chased weird issues and got used to how it ran. Then I thought about how my car was an automatic and was swapped to a manual, ECU and O2 harness as well. Then I found out about the jumper wire on the O2 harness connector, main harness side. Apparently, if you have an automatic fox (A9P ECU), and swap it to a manual AND swap to a A9L ECU, the pinout is different in the ECU and the harness jumper wire will feed battery voltage to the 5v supply to various engine sensors. I know, I kept replacing sensors without connecting the dots on my pre-owned, pre-modded fox. She's purring and happy now that I re-pinned that wire, but it's something every owner should know since it's possible their tranny was converted! And how wiring harnesses are slightly different through the years! Love the channel and the content, keep it going man!
@MASGH0ST
@MASGH0ST 4 жыл бұрын
it would be really cool if you could go over the factory vacuum system or the smog and EGR system. also great job on your video's one of the best when it comes to great content for fox bodys !
@billwiser1419
@billwiser1419 4 жыл бұрын
If your clutch isn’t engaging or not disengaging look to the stock plastic quadrant, which is two pieces. Do yourself a favor and get an aluminum quadrant, adjustable clutch cable, and firewall adjuster. If your flywheel and clutch are good it will make a night and day difference. The quadrant is a pain to install but adjustment is easy. And great video brother!
@That-Guy.
@That-Guy. 4 жыл бұрын
Tip #2 the ignition coil. Went outside to crank up the ole fox one day and she didn’t start. Sat there like a mad man for 15 minutes trying to figure the car out. Low and behold it was the yellow wire on the coil. Came unplugged when I was organizing wires under there. Good stuff!👍🏻
@dextercatchings1368
@dextercatchings1368 4 жыл бұрын
Looks like we need some certified fox body mechanic repair shops
@Timewellspent365
@Timewellspent365 4 жыл бұрын
Fox body I bought had been sitting for a while. Went to fill it up the day I bought it & it started pouring gas on the ground. Panicked thinking it was the fuel tank but it was just the rubber seal on the filler neck going into the tank. Replaced it & no problems since. Apparently it’s a common problem if the car’s been sitting. Just something to keep in mind if starts pouring gas one day while you’re at the pump. Don’t panic!!! Lol
@miguelcarranza9004
@miguelcarranza9004 4 жыл бұрын
I did a motor swap a year ago and struggled for the longest time to get my car to idle/ set the timing correctly. I put in a distributor, balancer, fuel pump, added extra grounds, and all it needed was the orange wire properly grounded. Check your grounds!
@rey3785
@rey3785 4 жыл бұрын
Ignition switch key on key off I would have to hold my key in the on position the slightest turn of the key the car would shut off..Replaced ignition switch from LMR and it works just fine now
@trbstang
@trbstang 4 жыл бұрын
That dimmer switch can also cause all the exterior running lights to turn off too. I got pulled over by a cop for that one night, and after I jiggled the switch, the lights came back on. I really should replace it one day. Great info and looking forward to more!
@FORDMAT77
@FORDMAT77 4 жыл бұрын
Just FYI, really enjoying seeing your new shop in videos versus the garage
@BREW2LFOXBODY
@BREW2LFOXBODY 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud 🤝
@itmbaker
@itmbaker 4 жыл бұрын
Things I’ve learned so far from mine: (1) bad TPS will keep your car from starting as it will prevent the injectors from getting an electrical pulse; (2) those front turn signal lamps have sockets that will sometimes fuse to the bulb and keep it from working (or blow your fuse - ask me how I know lol); (3) WD-40 revived my door latches...if only I didn’t break a door handle in the process beforehand!; (4) some of those early 87-93 dimmer switches have a metal case...they’re easy to get to the contacts that make the dimmer portion work. A lot of times that contact is corroded...and you can clean it off somewhat easily!
@chriswalsh7582
@chriswalsh7582 4 жыл бұрын
In 1990 I bought my 88 GT. Had someone back into my rear bumper and it killed the car. Had no idea there was a reset switch in the hatch.
@BREW2LFOXBODY
@BREW2LFOXBODY 4 жыл бұрын
Perfect! I’ll be sure to include that in the next video. Thanks bro!
@89gt5.0
@89gt5.0 4 жыл бұрын
Awe.the inertia switch.so your fox don’t burn to the ground in a rear end collision like the cop car crown vics did
@LiquidSSSnake
@LiquidSSSnake 4 жыл бұрын
@@89gt5.0 The inertia switch came out of the Pinto fiasco I think. The cop Crown Vic fires were due to the installers putting the gun rack in with self tapping screws and not knowing they were millimeters away from the fuel tank (dumb). The inertia switch wouldn't help with a direct puncture in the tank.
@eriv4735
@eriv4735 4 жыл бұрын
@@LiquidSSSnake I’m sure the screws on the gun rack didn’t help either but even the civilian panthers had a similar issue because the straps for the gas tank had screws that would puncture the gas tank in a collision..I’m a ford fan for life but they aren’t always the smartest 🤔
@cardellperry954
@cardellperry954 4 жыл бұрын
Most mustang has that i the same issue in my 03 gt
@BmoreBurner
@BmoreBurner 4 жыл бұрын
If you encounter that your turn signals have stopped working. Check the plugs behind the hazard switch. Re adjust and if no other issues; should get you blinking again.
@89gt5.0
@89gt5.0 4 жыл бұрын
You can never have too many grounds.also the cluster dim switch can be cleaned a lot of the time on the contacts to correct the issue.same with the door chime bell.
@WRJ63
@WRJ63 4 жыл бұрын
Go over how the cruse control system works and what to look for if it's not.
@BREW2LFOXBODY
@BREW2LFOXBODY 4 жыл бұрын
I’ll have to do research on that...
@eriv4735
@eriv4735 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve had foxes for over 2 decades and never used cruise control once but now I’m curious as to how it works..I know vacuum is involved and it holds a diaphragm at a certain pressure which holds the cable in the position of the throttle..it would make interesting content
@sln583
@sln583 4 жыл бұрын
I added Factory Cruise Control to my 1988 Saleen. The system is pretty neat. Ford had a tool just for testing it. www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Rotunda-007-00013-Speed-Control-Automatic-System-Tester-w-Operator-Manual/184343774653?epid=13007108095&hash=item2aebbec5bd:g:ZesAAOSw--Ne99gg
@drewcavallaro1407
@drewcavallaro1407 2 жыл бұрын
Just stumbled upon this video today, but have followed this channel for a bit now. As many comments below, this info is golden. I have dealt with almost all of the these issues myself and he's spot on! Only after hours and hours of headaches and owning a foxbody will you figure these tips out. He's serving them up on a platter. For all the of the newbies coming into foxbody world - right all this stuff down as gospel. Will save you time and money. great channel.
@gamerfallout
@gamerfallout 4 жыл бұрын
Fuel Pump Relay under the drivers seat. Multiple trips to the shop and hundreds of dollars later but to no avail. Mine gave me intermittent starting issues for months before I finally figured it out. Shop had no clue and thought it was just an “old car quirk”.
@nine3cobra
@nine3cobra 4 жыл бұрын
ECU capacitor replacement, fog light switch relay rewire would be two good ones i haven't seen covered in a while.
@mmfic98
@mmfic98 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Invaluable information. I picked up a '87 GT vert in the fall and drove it for the first time today.. top down in NH finally!!
@Lxdeez
@Lxdeez 4 жыл бұрын
Dude, every single thing you said was the truth and spot on. I spent so much time trying to find my no start issue. Turnout out to be a bad distributor. But I thought it might've been the coil, ended up getting a bad msd out the box. I went thru hell but Finally got it started. Then the fuel pump went out. Fixed that. Now my cluster took a shit and no gauges work at all. Car is a pain in the ass but i love it man. It starting to surge again, I'm suspecting the tfi might be going bad. Because that area gets so hot. I'll be changing the fuel filter first to see if it gets the car running better. But it feels like a misfire under load.
@ronnyhash2165
@ronnyhash2165 4 жыл бұрын
This is why i support this channel and i watch every vid you make, you always keep it real with your viewers and always give us the fine details about owning a fox body. Keep grinding bud💪🏾
@anthonygrebner
@anthonygrebner 4 жыл бұрын
FWIW, the orange wire on the back of the engine is the ground for the heating element in the O2 sensors.... definitely run poorly if it's disconnected or broken! Appreciate the content!
@anthonydimichele8399
@anthonydimichele8399 4 жыл бұрын
Dont know if anyone mentioned that the dimmer switch can be taken out and you just clean all the contacts inside . I did it with a small screwdriver with a 220 grit sand paper on it to clean the contacts then some contact cleaner . Brew2l you need to clean yours save a lot of money and it will work like new when done
@jamesmoore7809
@jamesmoore7809 4 жыл бұрын
Dude, I am a 1993 Cobra owner...Bought a 1986 GT back in the day...wrecked/totaled in 1989...got back in the game in December 2012 with purchase of the 93. I subscribed to your channel a few years ago. This video is the most practical, relevant and informative I have seen your channel produce. (There have been some very good ones; however, in my opinion, this is one of the best as I desire to continue to keep my car near stock. The items mentioned here give DIYs an opportunity to keep these car running. I had the TFI issue last year. My car would start but would get me a mile or two into a drive and shut off. At first I thought it poor fuel quality. Nope. Then it would barely get to temperature prior to shutting off. Two replacements of TFIs, and other parts in attempting to remedy this issue, finally purchased a higher quality TFI and car has run fine ever since. Now, after watching this video, I have a few other items to look at during this time that a DIYer can review and possibly repair.
@adamn5821
@adamn5821 4 жыл бұрын
You are always so humble about how much you know about Fox Body Mustangs. You do know a lot. Great info. 👍👍
@jimscott7138
@jimscott7138 2 жыл бұрын
i started following some us channels ..man the knowledge that this guy has on these foxbody mustangs im using to help me with my australian 302w fairlane and falcon that ive built similar era and mods. pretty much everything translates and being in a rural area even the self tuning is helping me. il buy some merch, i cant thank you enough
@romulogrifaldo9262
@romulogrifaldo9262 4 жыл бұрын
How about the ignition switch coming apart that very common to
@89gt5.0
@89gt5.0 4 жыл бұрын
Ford really dropped the ball with these switches .hell even a new one is lose fitting
@eriv4735
@eriv4735 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen it but after 25+ years and 12+ foxes I’ve never experienced it myself..I once had a tumbler explode on me and that was a fun week with my screwdriver for a key 😂🤣
@JRC99
@JRC99 3 жыл бұрын
Mine did it last summer. Oh I was so pissed. Was literally about to take it to a cruise
@richard13l26
@richard13l26 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome content man! Keep it up! We need more content in the fox community on early fox’s, 79-86 carbureted cars!
@honestpainter
@honestpainter 4 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU ! Thank you ! Baseline auto reset was the best thing for my 331 ! Car runs fantastic!!!
@cjeffcoat2
@cjeffcoat2 4 жыл бұрын
Hey man, please keep these videos coming, I am adding these to a separate list in my KZbin so I can go back and reference them. Awesome content!
@BREW2LFOXBODY
@BREW2LFOXBODY 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud 👍
@cjeffcoat2
@cjeffcoat2 4 жыл бұрын
@@BREW2LFOXBODY hey, in your video you referenced fusible links. Since I can’t see your video and where you’re pointing to, could you give me a description of where those are so that I can find them in the event that I need to fix them? I have a talking multimeter so I can do the diagnostic part but I wasn’t exactly sure where you were pointing to on your video.
@89foxbody34
@89foxbody34 4 жыл бұрын
@Clay located at starter solenoid on driver side fender wall
@TheBigred1781
@TheBigred1781 4 жыл бұрын
The best thing for the headlight switch is to relay the headlights, even with LEDs. Then the power draw comes straight off the battery. The only thing the switch is for then is a low current signal. Never had a headlight switch go bad after relaying the lights.
@larrylaverne9547
@larrylaverne9547 2 жыл бұрын
ALSO, the connector to the switch typically melts. Just replacing the switch is only half the job. If you don't also replace the connector within the dash, then one night, you'll be driving along and your headlight will simply go out.
@paulritchie8873
@paulritchie8873 4 жыл бұрын
Power Windows/door lock wiring. It can be tricky and a huge pita if you’re not sure what you’re looking for.
@schwarry1
@schwarry1 4 жыл бұрын
Nice video! I've owned this car so long, I think I've done each one of those....more than once.
@robertturner273
@robertturner273 4 жыл бұрын
Air blasting through the defrost vent issue - also check that black tube as it runs across the firewall in the engine compartment. Sometimes they get brittle and crack in the engine bay and will leak there, resulting in the same symptom.
@aceryas
@aceryas 4 жыл бұрын
Advance sells coil plugs for like 7 bucks. Comes with the connector and pigtail. Crimp or solder and you got that covered
@eriv4735
@eriv4735 4 жыл бұрын
That would be too easy and make far too much sense 😂🤣
@aceryas
@aceryas 4 жыл бұрын
@@eriv4735 was super surprised they sold something like that. Thought I'd have to order one or go to the junkyard
@eriv4735
@eriv4735 4 жыл бұрын
@@aceryas the tfi connection is a very common plug and was a parts bin piece so they are very easy to find..my comment was more sarcasm than anything..a lot of us just band aid our cars to get by instead of fixing it right lol
@aceryas
@aceryas 4 жыл бұрын
@@eriv4735 oh I know, I "fixed" mine to the point of needing replaced
@eriv4735
@eriv4735 4 жыл бұрын
@@aceryas lmfao who hasn’t?? I’d make the Internet cringe if they knew half of the things I did just to get my cars home 😂
@Riffs_Garage
@Riffs_Garage 4 жыл бұрын
The orange wire is the ground for the o2 sensors
@BREW2LFOXBODY
@BREW2LFOXBODY 4 жыл бұрын
Sweet! Never knew that 👌
@Riffs_Garage
@Riffs_Garage 4 жыл бұрын
@@BREW2LFOXBODY i found out the hard way! I pulled the engine in my 86 Capri to freshen up the gaskets and put a upr k-member in it. When I put the engine back in it was running like crap. I noticed my o2s weren't switching in the datalogs.
@rambo360g
@rambo360g 4 жыл бұрын
Chased my tail for weeks trying to get the car idle correctly setting the tps voltage with the key on car off was the problem. Key on car off would be .95 then key on car on was 1.08. Adjusted it with the car on and haven’t had a problem since
@frankenstanggarage7911
@frankenstanggarage7911 4 жыл бұрын
Somebody’s getting a little spoiled with that new shop and all that great lighting. Lol we ain’t mad at ya. Lol looks like a fun/productive place to hang and wrench on some stuff!
@robertelmo7736
@robertelmo7736 4 жыл бұрын
You better replace that dimmer...that thing is a resistor had one catch on fire on my car one night lol... Having a problem with my car right now, never seen it before. When you get on it in first or second gear and it pulls hard, the interior light comes on and it runs funny. Resets the AF guage. Checked on the wiring on the gauge but that's not it. Tomorrow is Saturday so maybe will have a little bit of time to figure this thing out! Who the heck disliked this video lol?
@8368king
@8368king 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Something else might be that vacuum port with the different vacuum lines that's usually in the rear of engine bay on the passenger side.
@mustanlab302
@mustanlab302 4 жыл бұрын
Nice video very useful to a lot of guys thanks
@chrislogan5086
@chrislogan5086 4 жыл бұрын
Love these vids, bc im still a bit green in the fxbdy world and im constantly chasing gremlins and need the wisdom constantly!! Thx BREW2L
@acmekanik9135
@acmekanik9135 3 жыл бұрын
When my headlight switch first started to go bad, I was coming home from a club and not being the best example on the roadway at that time. I am just wanting to mind my own buisness when I can see my lights are starting to flash on and off.....lol. Not a good time for that shit but made it home safe and sound. Turned off the foglights and they stayed on long enough to complete the trip. I did the fog light fix with the relay I found on "Corral.net" back in the day and the issue was solved.... Good stuff on the channel homie!
@sln583
@sln583 4 жыл бұрын
Vacuum leaks. Your videos about building your own smoke machine are great 👍
@therealstang7443
@therealstang7443 4 жыл бұрын
I have an AOD fox and didn't realize the bushing holding my TV cable went bad and dropped the cable. My fox wouldn't shift at all. I thought it was my trans going out. Im glad I still have overdrive
@eriv4735
@eriv4735 4 жыл бұрын
When I subscribed to your channel I did it because I love fox bodies and the way you handle trolls is hilarious but I am certainly glad I subscribed. The knowledge you have is incredible and it always seems you are having the same issues I am having at the same time so every episode helps me with either a customers car or my own projects. There are plenty of other fox body guys on KZbin but no offense to any of them I trust you the most..thank you BREW2L
@drewmacvane2308
@drewmacvane2308 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. If your blinkers don't work but your hazards do, check the orange wire to the hazard switch. It pops out of the connector easily.
@DAnNyBeRe
@DAnNyBeRe 4 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget the fuel pump relay underneath the driver seat,... that thing would go bad little by little and you might think is the fuel pump , or fuel pump would cut off at high rpms FUEL PUMP RELAY
@thejakesbq
@thejakesbq 4 жыл бұрын
Great video!! Keep up the strong work, I learn something new in each video I watch.
@sspadair1675
@sspadair1675 2 жыл бұрын
The AIR BAG light! Mine has been blinking for nearly as long as I've owned it. Bought it in 2008.
@skynviews6507
@skynviews6507 4 жыл бұрын
Good info man I hope u do one on the vacs soon
@matthewdavis9990
@matthewdavis9990 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome info to know. Keep these videos coming even though wife and kids are getting tired of me watching them lol.
@BREW2LFOXBODY
@BREW2LFOXBODY 4 жыл бұрын
Lol tell them I said thanks though 👌🤣
@mfree80286
@mfree80286 2 жыл бұрын
Coolant temp sensor can fail within a valid range as well. Makes the engine a little hard to start when it's 70F outside but it's being told it's -30F.
@thelohrfamily9724
@thelohrfamily9724 Жыл бұрын
Hey man I just want to tell you that you are awesome . I have a 1992 foxbody 5.0 convertable. She is down. Right now as my fuel pump switch got super hot and melted . No power in the gas pedal .
@justinseaman7950
@justinseaman7950 4 жыл бұрын
I love how you keep it basic for us keep up the good work .a true 5.0 guy
@TheRoughneck80
@TheRoughneck80 3 жыл бұрын
Dude, I broke a little electrical pathway on the motherboard behind my instrument cluster ( I put white face gauges on and leds ) and my car wouldn't start. I had to take it to an expert and I can't believe he found the fault
@streetbeast7078
@streetbeast7078 4 жыл бұрын
The tach and speedometer! Please the whole cluster In general im having trouble with it was working when I bought like 6 years ago but doesn’t anymore
@DragginNuts1
@DragginNuts1 3 жыл бұрын
if you haven't removed your cluster and its not loose then check the linkage going into the transmission tail housing. This controls the speedometer and odometer.
@evolutionmoto
@evolutionmoto 4 жыл бұрын
99% sure that black vacuum line under the dash is my problem! I just did a heater core replacement and lost the dash vent function. Thanks for the heads up :)
@larrylaverne9547
@larrylaverne9547 2 жыл бұрын
You didn't mention the PCV!!! That little $10 part can be the biggest pain to troubleshoot if you don't know where it's at or how to replace it. Great info!
@sHiFtY-5-oh
@sHiFtY-5-oh 4 жыл бұрын
the ignition switch goin out especially tilt colum cars you can get the blower motor turn signals all kinds of stuff like that power windows and what not to work intermittently if you wiggle the steering wheel and they cut off or on in different positions you will be looking for your electronic ignition switch in the column underneath the steering column cover at that point about 99% of the time
@tylerc7336
@tylerc7336 4 жыл бұрын
I have a 93 gt that I've owned since I was 18 which is about 17yrs now so I've been through alot of what your going to show, the biggest problem I've had is my headlight switch I have replaced it a few times now because my headlights won't turn on so I use a lighter wedged in the turn signal lever to keep my high beams on, I've gone through a few cheap distributors because of the TFI module, cheaper to get a whole off brand distributor, most recently I had a starter problem couldn't figure it out for awhile ended up being the switch wire that connects to the starter was loose, a long time ago I had problems with the headlight connectors being bad had to splice new ones in, my rear upper control arm mount that is barely spot welded to the body tore off had to get it welded, I've gone through a handful of clutches, one trans, still the same engine that was in it when I got it though, same rear end but the Trac lok has seen better days, has stock 3.08 and it's a 5 speed usually stock they are 2.73
@zachs1985
@zachs1985 4 жыл бұрын
Soooo many of these I've tackled, love this video. Most easy fixes. Good video
@woundedfox5109
@woundedfox5109 4 жыл бұрын
This video is why you are the man,good stuff brotha ...
@jimmyautry2731
@jimmyautry2731 2 жыл бұрын
Windshield wipers don't work will replacing that switch fix it I replaced wiper motor already
@1stevenj83
@1stevenj83 4 жыл бұрын
AC, post 86 light switch, TFI, IAC what are these things? Pre 85 guys wanna know. But brittle wires are terrible in these cars. Iv'e been chasing cracked and broken wires for months now.
@MustangGuy6501
@MustangGuy6501 4 жыл бұрын
Wow awesome tips I love this channel Brew2l you are the best! Thank you
@KandBDoormasters
@KandBDoormasters 3 жыл бұрын
There is a modification for the fog lights by adding a relay. I did it years ago so I don’t remember exactly what the mod is, but it solves a potential problem on the GT
@nowifinoobs
@nowifinoobs 2 жыл бұрын
As the owner of a 1988 ford mustang gt u have earned my sub and like my car has a paxton procharger on it and will not start everytime im gonna check these things out hopefully they help
@bradmarkevicz9854
@bradmarkevicz9854 4 жыл бұрын
I’m wondering if the multi switch is my problem with the blinkers. Everything else works but the blinkers and I’ve already checked the fuses with no luck. I also checked the ignition switch near the steering wheel with no luck. I’ll have to give the multi switch a try, it’s driving me nuts.
@Hero8570
@Hero8570 4 жыл бұрын
I struggle working on cold start idle. I fixed it once when the shop said it was just old. The cold start idle worked about 3 out of four times...
@kelvinthompson4006
@kelvinthompson4006 2 жыл бұрын
When the air is on & it’s not cold but the temperature gauge goes up when car is in park.
@trianifeA7x
@trianifeA7x 3 жыл бұрын
Once you got to the interior electronics I took a big sigh of relief remembering my 5.0 is in a bmw e36 lmao. All the interior electrical isn't this problematic haha. Awesome video tho. Learning about my new engine. This is the material I want. Stuff a typical place won't tell you. Not assuming you are but. Backyard mechanics. Tend to be the smarter ones in my opinion. It's not hard to follow factory procedure when you got step by step instructions. But it's hard to think outside the box to fix something with little to no tools and ends up working better than factory. We know factory was designed to break at some point. They need their customer to return haha.
@davidmeyer6389
@davidmeyer6389 4 жыл бұрын
Good advice! I missed the ground wire in back when putting the top end back on my 5.0 and it took forever to figure out the problem.
@Matt-cd1tl
@Matt-cd1tl 4 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget the other half of the ac only coming out of the defrost issue. That vacuum line comes out under the hood near the ac accumulator and can easily crack or come unplugged if you’re ever messing around back there
@dustinhastings1824
@dustinhastings1824 4 жыл бұрын
Great video brother
@dustinhastings1824
@dustinhastings1824 4 жыл бұрын
@brew2l out here at sadies today
@Purplegt22
@Purplegt22 4 жыл бұрын
Great video man!!! Man I remember a lot of these issues. Your videos are inspiring brother. It has been 11 years since I sold my last fox body and i am in search now for another. I miss this life and wrenching as frustrating as it can be at times.
@kariebyer1
@kariebyer1 3 жыл бұрын
Would like to see a video on all the emissions and vacuum lines you can do with or without like the egr and all the vacuum lines over by the firewall on pass side.
@moneypitmustangbrian3934
@moneypitmustangbrian3934 4 жыл бұрын
Great tips & tricks. I am doing my engine bay now on my 91’ coupe & discovered how most of the electrical connectors are either melted or broken & require replacement. Understandable since it almost 30 years old. Any more LMR wiring harness give aways coming up? Lol 😂
@brandonworkman4549
@brandonworkman4549 4 жыл бұрын
Can a bad signal/wiper switch make my gauge cluster go crazy?
@alexgarza2759
@alexgarza2759 4 жыл бұрын
Man you need to send this to shops brother
@eriv4735
@eriv4735 4 жыл бұрын
They’ll still charge an arm and a leg though 😂
@chrishotrod6603
@chrishotrod6603 4 жыл бұрын
I've had issues with the fuel pump relays in 2 of foxbodys i had
@MrStangdawg
@MrStangdawg 4 жыл бұрын
Should list out the things you talk about in the description. Sadly all this stuff is on places like Corral and AFM and stangnet but guys have gotten away from Forums
@LiquidSSSnake
@LiquidSSSnake 4 жыл бұрын
So many forums shot themselves when they made a FB page. I hate FB groups, cant reference anything for later. YT is the next best thing. Then the kids get on forums and don't know how to properly format a question, it's like a FB post.
@MrStangdawg
@MrStangdawg 4 жыл бұрын
Forums seem more suited for Tech. Decades of information out there on forums got the Foxbody. FB isn’t easy searchable.
@satanertau2689
@satanertau2689 4 жыл бұрын
I still go to the forums with problems first. This page is ok,I wouldn't call it great. Videos are great for how to's but the forums seem better at actually flushing out a problem. It would be even better if people followed up on their own posts,which seems to cause a disappearing act once the apparent problem has been solved.
@chetmarcotti4953
@chetmarcotti4953 3 жыл бұрын
Nice presentation, lots of good points to pay attention, thanks
@TheCulnes
@TheCulnes 3 жыл бұрын
In regards to the light switch, there is too much current running through there for the fog lamps. The choice mod for that is to introduce a relay circuit using the original harness to just trigger the relay and use close to no current. Also bonus of possibly brighter output from the improved feed and ability to trigger using the parking lamps so that you can run fogs independent of headlamps if you desire. It would even be a good idea to relay the headlamps as well.
@Deeznuts84356
@Deeznuts84356 2 жыл бұрын
Relay upgrade worked great. I did that to my low beams. They are now brighter than my high beams. I plan on doing the high beams also.
@SethStang_
@SethStang_ Жыл бұрын
how do you do that
@TheModAddict
@TheModAddict 4 жыл бұрын
Seems mustangs up to 04 didnt have great grounds. I upgraded and added extra grounds to my 97gt. And yea..my headlight switch burnt up on my fox..it wasnt fun. It melted the connector so bad i had to replace it.
@tyleroviatt7707
@tyleroviatt7707 4 жыл бұрын
Little known fact, if the horn doesn’t work or you’ve got a brake light out the cruise control won’t work either 👍
@HEJ2X
@HEJ2X 4 жыл бұрын
Wipers only work when you push the wash button or when switched on high. No delay function. Replace multi function switch. Still no go
@chrisjenkins7681
@chrisjenkins7681 4 жыл бұрын
Great info. The biggest I've been fighting is the turn signals i got the right signal working but now the left wont still wont work lol
@VidTubeWatch
@VidTubeWatch 4 жыл бұрын
Good to see you running a Super Start battery. I know I did good. LOL. A few Sunday nights ago my wife's batttery died in her Pontiac, and I made it to O'Reilly's with 10 minutes to spare. Seems like a very good battery. At any rate that had nothing to do with your video. Ha. Good video btw.
@MrCaribe65
@MrCaribe65 3 жыл бұрын
You provide a wealth of information. Awesome channel, bud.
@felixthegreatt
@felixthegreatt 4 ай бұрын
Appreciate this man got a foxbody on the way an trying to research all I can incase an this is very helpful
@kturob
@kturob 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips I'm going to try this stuff I have a 1989 Mustang I can't get it running I used to do car shows with it it just won't start I have to also check I guess the gas somebody told me the gas might be bad
@dancorso467
@dancorso467 4 жыл бұрын
My airbag light blinks. I think it's three times then a pause.
@RPJs-Cuisine
@RPJs-Cuisine 4 жыл бұрын
Great reminder video!!! Thanks homie!!! These are all the things we need to study so when probs come up. U can jump right to it! 👍
@70sport37
@70sport37 2 жыл бұрын
My 86 is stumbling or missing at low speeds especially behind KIA drivers ! Just saying I’ll try salt & pepper shaker trick
@popi785
@popi785 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking time to point out these issues!
@mikeanderson4080
@mikeanderson4080 4 жыл бұрын
I took the salt and pepper connectors out
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