Rear Tail light 2 versus 3 lights
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Is it just me or is there a mixture of 05 mustang that either have all 3 lights per tail light that work or just 2 lights, does anyone know why this is? I really like all three working in the rear taillight and am wondering what to expect when mine arrives
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They come stock w/ only the outer 2 working as brake lamps. Some of us (me included) have changed them so that all three function as both brake and tail lamps.
Edit to clarify: All 3 will function as tail lamps from the factory, but only the outer 2 will brighten for brake/turn signals from the factory.
Edit to clarify: All 3 will function as tail lamps from the factory, but only the outer 2 will brighten for brake/turn signals from the factory.
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From the factory:
All 3 light up when the lights are on
Only the outer 2 light up when you hit the brakes.
Some people have re-wired so that all 3 light up with the brakes as well.
(DOH! I was too slow)
All 3 light up when the lights are on
Only the outer 2 light up when you hit the brakes.
Some people have re-wired so that all 3 light up with the brakes as well.
(DOH! I was too slow)
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Originally posted by LL06GTVert@August 15, 2005, 9:21 PM
what all is it to make all three work? can you send pic's?![Thumb](https://themustangsource.com/forums/images/smilies/thumb.gif)
what all is it to make all three work? can you send pic's?
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Here you go. Let me know if you need anything else. Easy mod, great results, and cheap... one of my favorites.
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i rewired for all three to light up when i brake. jsut order the new bulb socket from pep boys, part # 85885. you need 2 so you have one for each side. Cost me about $11 shipped.
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Originally posted by 94tbird@August 15, 2005, 8:40 PM
i rewired for all three to light up when i brake. jsut order the new bulb socket from pep boys, part # 85885. you need 2 so you have one for each side. Cost me about $11 shipped.
i rewired for all three to light up when i brake. jsut order the new bulb socket from pep boys, part # 85885. you need 2 so you have one for each side. Cost me about $11 shipped.
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CDC has a sequential kit, but i think most people (including me) ordered from http://www.webelectricproducts.com/.
You have the choice of Plug-N-Play (just swap the whole wiring harness) or the splice-together kit where you wire it up yourself and save some money.
You have the choice of Plug-N-Play (just swap the whole wiring harness) or the splice-together kit where you wire it up yourself and save some money.
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Originally posted by hawgman@August 15, 2005, 10:53 PM
Why did you need to order new sockets when all three sockets are already dual element?
Why did you need to order new sockets when all three sockets are already dual element?
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yes the inner most light has 1 less wire. IT is a duel filament bulb but the socket doesnt support the brake light. the socket i mentioned above with the part number was for a chrysler. the reasoning for that is its the only one that is small enough and will sit flush with the back of the trunk considering there is less room behind this socker than the other 2 because of how thw trunk is shaped.
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