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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 11:48 AM
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Angry Electrical problems need help

i have a 68 stang when i turn my steering wheel to the right my electrical cuts out my radio and dash lights go out, and turns back on when the wheel is straight i thought it might be my turn signal switch so i replaced it and it still goes out i am getting current to the horn but my horn dosent work and i dont know what else to look at now its starting to die when i turn my wheel right with the ac on, any help would be appreciated.
Old Aug 6, 2009 | 11:58 AM
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Sounds like you have something grounding out when you go right.
Is it driving or sitting still. If sitting still it will be easier to find.
Check the plug connection on the column and see if any wires have been exposed.
Old Aug 6, 2009 | 12:11 PM
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it does it sitting or driving i will check that, is there a ground wire that comes off that harness from the turn signal switch?
Old Aug 6, 2009 | 12:23 PM
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Not for sure but check this link out for a wiring diagram.
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...num=1&ct=image
Old Aug 6, 2009 | 12:48 PM
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thanks i will check that out.
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