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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 6:17 pm
Post subject: 2000 Mustang wiring question
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My son just purchased the car and noticed that the dome light was
missing. We replaced the bulb and the light stays on all the time now,
even with the car turned off. Since there is an aftermarket stereo
installed, so I assume that there is a wire misconnected. Any thoughts
on this or is there another possibility that I should look at? Any
suggestions appreciated.
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 6:56 pm
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To assume the stereo has something to do with it doesn't make sense. That's
#57 on the list of possibilities. Check to see if the dome light switch is
on first, then check out the door switches. Then pull the dome fuse and see
if it goes out. (with the door closed of course). Many many avenues to
explore before blaming the radio. Sounds as if you have a problem with
people putting in aftermarket radios.
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"MinnesotaMike" <nospam.RemoveThis@charter.net> wrote in message
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> My son just purchased the car and noticed that the dome light was missing.
> We replaced the bulb and the light stays on all the time now, even with
> the car turned off. Since there is an aftermarket stereo installed, so I
> assume that there is a wire misconnected. Any thoughts on this or is
> there another possibility that I should look at? Any suggestions
> appreciated.
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> Mike |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 11:56 pm
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I'm not certain about yoru Mustang, but my '95 Bronco turns the dome light
on and off by twisting the light switch.
Pulling the light switch turns the lights on, twisting the light switch
adjusts the brightness of the insturment panel, if you twist the light
switch to Full Bright, it will click and turn the dome light on.
"MinnesotaMike" <nospam.RemoveThis@charter.net> wrote in message
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> My son just purchased the car and noticed that the dome light was missing.
> We replaced the bulb and the light stays on all the time now, even with
> the car turned off. Since there is an aftermarket stereo installed, so I
> assume that there is a wire misconnected. Any thoughts on this or is
> there another possibility that I should look at? Any suggestions
> appreciated.
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> Mike >> Stay informed about: 2000 Mustang wiring question |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 11:56 pm
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"Steve Barker" <ichasetrains RemoveThis @some.yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> To assume the stereo has something to do with it doesn't make sense.
> That's #57 on the list of possibilities. Check to see if the dome light
> switch is on first, then check out the door switches. Then pull the dome
> fuse and see if it goes out. (with the door closed of course). Many many
> avenues to explore before blaming the radio. Sounds as if you have a
> problem with people putting in aftermarket radios.
>
If the fuse is pulled, why does the door need to be closed? >> Stay informed about: 2000 Mustang wiring question |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 9:00 am
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hmmmmmm.. good point. my bad.
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"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr.DeleteThis@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> "Steve Barker" <ichasetrains.DeleteThis@some.yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>> To assume the stereo has something to do with it doesn't make sense.
>> That's #57 on the list of possibilities. Check to see if the dome light
>> switch is on first, then check out the door switches. Then pull the dome
>> fuse and see if it goes out. (with the door closed of course). Many many
>> avenues to explore before blaming the radio. Sounds as if you have a
>> problem with people putting in aftermarket radios.
>>
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> If the fuse is pulled, why does the door need to be closed?
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 8:33 pm
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Okay, here's what I have. No fuse labeled as Dome light, so I pulled
the "GEM, Interior Lamps" fuse. The dome light works as it should. Now
I know that fuse is important because it wouldn't be in there otherwise.
The question is, where do I go now? And what is GEM (it's list 5
times)? Thanks for the help!
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 9:29 pm
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Generic Electronic Module: I stole this text from another website:
The GEM module is responsible for the following: Door Ajar & Low Washer
Fluid warning light, Remote Keyless Entry & Power Door Locks, Power Windows,
Courtesy Lamps, all the Door Ajar Switches, including the Lift Gate,
Interval Wipers/Washer, Heated Mirrors & Rear Window Defrost, Rear Air
Suspension, Warning Chimes and also ties in a bit with the ABS & Air Bag
System. There may have been a couple of other little items I missed.
As for where it is on the mustang, I don't know.
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"MinnesotaMike" <nospam.DeleteThis@charter.net> wrote in message
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> Okay, here's what I have. No fuse labeled as Dome light, so I pulled the
> "GEM, Interior Lamps" fuse. The dome light works as it should. Now I
> know that fuse is important because it wouldn't be in there otherwise. The
> question is, where do I go now? And what is GEM (it's list 5 times)?
> Thanks for the help!
>
> Mike >> Stay informed about: 2000 Mustang wiring question |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 7:12 am
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 11:55 am
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On Jul 10, 9:57 pm, "Jeff Strickland" <c....DeleteThis@verizon.net> wrote:
> I'm not certain about yoru Mustang, but my '95 Bronco turns the dome light
> on and off by twisting the light switch.
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> Pulling the light switch turns the lights on, twisting the light switch
> adjusts the brightness of the insturment panel, if you twist the light
> switch to Full Bright, it will click and turn the dome light on.
Exactly my thought... did the OP make sure that the dome light wasn't
switched to be on?
After that it's getting the wiring plan for the car and find where it
could be getting power from. Trace it back. >> Stay informed about: 2000 Mustang wiring question |
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 11:55 am
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 1:55 pm
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On Jul 12, 10:50 am, MinnesotaMike <nos... DeleteThis @charter.net> wrote:
> The dome light isn't switched on. Any suggestions on finding the wiring
> diagram? I'll have to do some looking.
www.alldatadiy.com has complete information for most ford vehicle
including factory wiring diagrams and pinpoint troubleshooting charts. >> Stay informed about: 2000 Mustang wiring question |
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 2:16 pm
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 6:55 pm
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Another thing is that the dome light does not turn off immediately when the
door is closed, it might take a minute or two. And, the problem you have
could be the timer circuit, and if this is true, then the controller module
is probably toast.
Your trouble could be that the car does not know that the door is closed.
Back in the olden days when the wheel was invented, the door switch was
easily identified as a plunger poking out of the door frame in a manner and
place where the door would strike it when the door was closed. Nowadays,
they put microswitches inside the latching mechanism that tells the car that
the door is open or closed. You can test the door latches by operating the
latch mechanism with a tool that looks like the striker. Try manually
operating the latch beyond the point where the striker makes it go and see
if there is a change in the way the light works.
You need to find out all of the ways that the light can be turned on, then
isolate them one at a time. You have two doors, maybe a tailgate, and the
dimmer switch that all turn the dome lights on.
"MinnesotaMike" <nospam RemoveThis @charter.net> wrote in message
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> The dome light isn't switched on. Any suggestions on finding the wiring
> diagram? I'll have to do some looking. >> Stay informed about: 2000 Mustang wiring question |
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 2:09 pm
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