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VOLUME 6
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A SafeCode Inc. Publication
INSTALLING THE “SHELBY” MUSTANG PROJECT LED
SEQUENTIAL TAILLIGHTS ON YOUR 67 - 70 MUSTANG/
CALIFORNIA SPECIAL AND SHELBY CAR
© 2004 SafeCode Inc. All rights reserved.
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Components included in your kit:
Your kit consists of a LED
flasher module and left and
right taillight modules as
shown below.
The LED flasher module
will replace your existing
flasher module. The left
and right taillight modules
will replace your existing
incandescent light bulbs.
All of the equipment illusThe Deluxe LED Taillight
trated in this manual was
proudly manufactured in
the USA by Mustang Project
a SafeCode Inc. enterprise.
For accessories and spare
parts please visit us on the
web at:
modules are clearly
marked “R” for right and
“L” for left. Right and left
for the taillights are as
viewed from the rear of the
car. So the left side of the
car is the drivers side and
the right side of the car is
the passenger side of the
car. The Standard LED
taillight modules are
marked “Outside”,
“Middle” and “Inside”.
These can be installed on
either side of the car as
long as they are installed in
proper position. Inside
refers to the position closest to the center of the car.
First we will install the LED
flasher module.
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“Read these
instructions
carefully
before
installing our
Taillights!!!
Flasher Module
Installing the flasher module:
First we will remove the old
original flasher module.
The original flasher module
will be located on the
driver side of the car near
the fire wall as shown on
the following picture.
The installation procedure
is as follows:
1)
Locate turn signal
flasher. Located behind
dash panel to the right
of steering column.
Turn on the turn signal
blinker and listen to
the clicking sound to
help you locate the
blinker can.
2)
Remove the old flasher
can.
3)
Connect the new
flasher wires red and
greed to the Mustang’s
wiring previously removed.
4)
Connect the black
“ground” wire from the
new LED flasher mod-
ule to a good chassis
grounding point.
Simply unsnap the cylinder
shaped module and remove the push on connectors. These will be attached with a green wire
and a orange/yellow wire.
The LED flasher module has
three color coded wire
leads. Red, Green, and
Black.
Once you remove the old
module install the new LED
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“Simply unsnap the
old flasher module
which is located near
the firewall on the
driver side of the
car…”
Remove old
flasher as
shown.
“Be sure and
secure the
black wire to
any
convenient
grounding
screw which is
attached to the
cars
chassis…”
“Tuck the LED flasher
module under the
dash in any
convenient place…”
Blue or GreenYellow-orange
GREEN
RED
Lead wires on LED flasher module.
This wire is connected to the headlight switch normally
it is black in color.
This wire is the right hand
turn signal and is normally
Orange/Blue
This wire is the left hand
turn signal and is normally Green/Orange
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This kit requires that the
taillights be wired as
shown on the facing page.
If your car still has the old
Shelby wiring or has dynamite sticks or some other
type of sequential taillight
system is must be removed.
California Specials which
have not been modified
from their original nonsequential functions will
not require any rewiring.
If the sockets in your car
have been replaced or
rewired make sure that
they are wired so that the
socket provides the wiring
as shown below to the sequential taillight module.
All Mustang sockets are
designed to be
“polarized” so that the
same pins are connected
to the brake/tail light and
driving light lines.
The socket needs to move
freely as you insert the
LED module. IF the taillight socket has boots on
the back . REMOVE the
boots before you insert the LED module.
This terminal must be connected to
the brake/signal line once base is
installed into socket.
This pin must be connected to
the driving light once base is
installed into socket.
After the module is properly seated replace the
boot. These sockets become rusty over the years
and do not adjust freely.
Spray with PB blaster to
ensure free movement.
There are two pins on each side of the
base. Orient the base as shown to determine which pin does what. This picture
shows the pin closest to the bottom of the
base facing you.
The socket must
move in and out.
Old or corroded
sockets don’t
move properly
which can cause
connection
problems with
the taillight
modules. Bulb
grease or a
lubricant like PB
Blaster may be
require to ensure
free movement
of the socket
before taillight
module
installation.
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Relay Package
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1969—1970 Shelby Wiring Changes Required
This manual assumes that
your Shelby has already
been converted from its
original electromechanical operation.
This seems to be the case
for most Shelby’s.
If your 1969-1970 Shelby or
still has the original electro
mechanical sequencing system the following instructions and included wiring
harness will allow you to
bypass the old system.
First double check you car.
If your Shelby works as follows it has been converted
and no modification is
needed!
Pressing the brake illuminates all brake light to full
brightness. Activating the
turn signal only makes the
appropriate taillight blink
on/off without sequencing.
If your taillight still sequence
in some manner you have
some old equipment which
must be removed.
The schematics shown here
are for your reference. Note
that we have indicated the
classic modifications made
to Shelby’s 69 and 70 cars.
Essentially all of the brake
light lines of each side are
connected together and
wired into the turn signal
switch. This is OK for use
with Mustang Project sequential taillights. In fact this
is the desired connection.
Note the circled area on the
following wiring diagram.
The so-called Relay Package
should be removed and bypassed as shown.
Also please note that if your
Taillights do not sequence
after installation but only
blink on/off either you have
installed the flasher module
in place of the emergency
flasher or you have reversed
wired sockets. It is CRITICAL that the sockets be
wired so that the Brake/Turn
signal wire connect to LED
module pin as shown below
once the module is installed.
Make sure you install the
LED modules are installed in
the proper location. Each
module is provided in a
marked bag for proper location.
BRAKE/SIGNAL HERE
NOTE:
IF YOU HAVE A 67-68
SHELBY CONSULT THE
APPROPRIATE WIRING
DIAGRAMS IN YOUR
SHOP MANUAL TO BYPASS THE ORIGINAL SEQUENTIAL ELECTRONICS IF NEEDED.
THE JUMPER WIRES INCLUDED IN YOUR KIT
AND THE FOLLOWING
INSTRUCTIONS APPLY
SPECIFICALLY ONLY TO
THE 69 –70 SHELBY.
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Wiring Changes Required
Bypass wiring
Relay Package
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1969 1970 Shelby Taillight Installation.
Jumper Kit Installation
1)
Remove the original relay package labeled “RELAY PACKAGE” on the diagram to the left.
2)
Plug in the RED jumper harness supplied in your kit. This harness plugs into the 6 position plug
(normally red) with a male connector labeled PLUG 1 on the following diagram. The female connectors
plug in to the remaining 6 position plug ( either white or black labeled PLUG 2).
To Summarize:
1)
•
The red jumper is plugged in as follows. For PLUG 1 the red harness male connector goes to
the pin position with the ORANGE BLUE wire(#445).
•
The red jumper female connectors are plugged into PLUG 2 at two positions corresponding to
the ORANGE WHITE and ORANGE RED wires (#446 and #447).
Plug in the GREEN jumper harness supplied in your kit. This harness plugs into the 6 position plug
(normally red) with a male connector labeled PLUG 1 on the following diagram. The female connectors
plug in to the remaining 6 position plug (either white or black labeled PLUG 2).
To Summarize:
•
The green jumper is plugged in as follows. For PLUG 1 the green male connector goes to the
pin position with the GREEN ORANGE wire(#442).
•
The green jumper female connector is plugged into PLUG 2 in two locations corresponding to
the GREEN RED and GREEN BLACK wires (#443 and #444).
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Plug 1
Plug 2
RELAY PACKAGE
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Installing the Taillights
“Do not force the
module installation.
Make sure the LED
taillight base pin
and the lamp socket
slot is aligned. Also
ensure that you are
using the “right”
module in the right
side etc. .
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flasher module by simply
plugging in the red wire to
the Mustang’s yelloworange wire and the green
wire to the Mustang’s blue
wire.
You now have only to attach
the black wire to a convenient chassis ground point.
A likely place to connect the
black ground wire will be
under a mounting screw on
the dash or on any metal
part screwed under the
dash.
Left module in the Left taillight and the Right module
in the right taillight.
You will follow the procedure below for installing
each LED taillight module.
1)
Remove lens, frame,
and incandescent bulb.
2)
Verify that the ignition
is off and that the cars
lights are OFF too.
3)
Align each module by
rotating the left end
down slightly and inserting the base into
the existing Mustang
lamp socket. Carefully
align the socket pins
with the slot.
Just make sure that there is a
good electrical connection
between the black wire and
the cars chassis.
Now install the LED taillight
modules. Each module is
clearly marked “R” for right
and “L” for left.
Be careful to install only the
4)
properly aligned.
5)
Now push in on the
LED module being
careful not to bend any
of the LED components
and twist the assembly
to the right to lock in
the base.
A slight tilt of the LED taillight assembly is normal
once it is installed and will
not affect operation.
A typical normal installation
is shown on the following
page.
The installation is now complete!
Gently push the LED
taillight module into
the socket making sure
that the alignment pins
and the socket slots are
Adjustment nut. Do not use unless necessary!
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Installing your Taillight Modules:
Remember to check our
web board for new installation tips!
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Water is the enemy of anything electronic.
outside and remove the
trim and lens.
that little or no water enters the housing!
Your taillight modules
have been coated with a
conformal coating which
makes the modules resistant to water.
If there is any significant
water inside the housing
or on the taillight module
you will need a new gasket or you will need to add
some RTV around the lens.
Water in the lamp housings is a prime source of
rust so preserve you Mustang and don’t let water
enter!
A correct installation will
ensure that no water will
enter the taillight housing.
Make sure your taillight
gaskets are in good order
and that their seal is working properly.
You can test this by spraying you taillight housings
with a hose with the lens,
gasket and trim in place.
After spraying the housing
for several minutes dry the
While the taillight modules will operate correctly
with quite a large amount
of water on their surfaces
because of the special
conformal coating applied
during manufacturing they
are not warranted to operate wet.
So if you drive you Mustang in the wet weather
check the seal and ensure
SPECIAL NOTES:
ONLY follow the
adjustment instructions below
if your lamp
sockets are
misaligned!
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Adjustments and Alignment:
All the Mustangs we have
tested have the taillight
sockets aligned in the same
manner. The LED taillight
modules you have received
are already aligned to fit
standard Mustang lamp
sockets.
However, if for some reason your lamp sockets are
misaligned you can adjust
the position of the LED taillight module by loosening
and tightening the nut
pointed to in the photo below.
Follow the following steps
when checking the alignment.
Loosen the nut pointed to
below just enough for the
LED taillight PCB ( Printed
Circuit Board ) to rotate.
Now adjust the base by
moving it slightly to the
right or left to ensure that
there is proper alignment
between the base and the
Mustang socket with the
board tilted down to the
left. Now tighten the nut
and re-insert the module
Step 2. Insert the taillight module into the
socket but do not push
down and engage yet.
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Step 3. With the base inserted into the socket but not engaged rotate the taillight module down on its left side as
shown below. While holding the board in this tilted position tighten the nut. 65/66 Modules shown below.
Housing outer edge
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Step 4. You may now engage the base into the socket by pushing down and
rotating the taillight module to its right.
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Shorter legs
Note that divider extends slightly more
at bottom edge of
housing.
A properly installed taillight module will appear as
in this photo. The LEDs are
VERY bright. Do not look
directly into the LEDs without the LENs installed!
Install the right
divider as shown
Shorter legs