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Autolamp came on, speedo flying, no keys in, middle of the night! HELP

Reply #15
Ok, I'm guilty!

I found a connection about 5" off the plug on the alternator that I didn't stagger...  It got pinched thanks to the way I clocked my alt (for a cleaner look) and it was somehow arcing through the heat shrink.  I don't know how because a visual inspection showed nothing but I re-wrapped the wires and all is good...  thanks!  :hick:
1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
'89 5.0 w/ ported intakes, Mallory Adjustable FPR, BBK shorties and H with 2.5" Flows, 130 amp 3G, 89 Mustang comp/wiring, Aluminum radiator w/ elec fan, T5 trans, King Cobra clutch, 3.55 gears, 13" Cobra brakes (front), Wilwood prop valve, Mustang A-arms, Front Coil-overs, MM CC plates, Silver 17x9 R's, 03 Cobra IRS, Aluminum DS, 2002 Mustang dash/console etc..., custom leather seats

Autolamp came on, speedo flying, no keys in, middle of the night! HELP

Reply #16
Quote from: booksix;190024
Ok, I'm guilty!

I found a connection about 5" off the plug on the alternator that I didn't stagger...  It got pinched thanks to the way I clocked my alt (for a cleaner look) and it was somehow arcing through the heat shrink.  I don't know how because a visual inspection showed nothing but I re-wrapped the wires and all is good...  thanks!  :hick:


i hate it when you do everything you can to prevent stuff like that and the voltage rating of heatshink or other piece parts just dont  work the same way. 
atleast you found the problem ,, thunderchicken was right.

 

Autolamp came on, speedo flying, no keys in, middle of the night! HELP

Reply #17
Sure was!  And yes, I hate that too!  LOL  Thanks again everyone...
1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
'89 5.0 w/ ported intakes, Mallory Adjustable FPR, BBK shorties and H with 2.5" Flows, 130 amp 3G, 89 Mustang comp/wiring, Aluminum radiator w/ elec fan, T5 trans, King Cobra clutch, 3.55 gears, 13" Cobra brakes (front), Wilwood prop valve, Mustang A-arms, Front Coil-overs, MM CC plates, Silver 17x9 R's, 03 Cobra IRS, Aluminum DS, 2002 Mustang dash/console etc..., custom leather seats