My son and I want to take the bass boat with the V6 2005 mustang. I am adding a hitch. I really need help with the wiring of the 4wire. Could some one please help me. I know that I have to splice but I don't know where or the color combinations for the rear lights. All help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Kevin
Damn !!!! Never have I seen a user live up to their screen name like you have only a yoyofruity would use a stang for towing :disgust:
the voltage going to the tailights on mustang is not enough to run trailer lights.
taillights are controlled by a cpu and only 1 volt goes to the taillights.
You'll have to run relays with a power wire going to the battery and use this wire for the trailer lights
you will probably need a wire tester or a wire listing~ im sure its been done so there should be some information with the hitch available to you if its made for your vehicle.
The two things my 6 year old and I love to do is ride in the Stang with the top down and fish. So I am combining them.
I am hoping for a wire listing and any advice from anyone that has done this or would know how.
Thanks.
like it was stated before, ther is not enough voltage to run a whole trailer,next thing, your rear shocks are extremely under rated for a bass boat..you will blow them out very quickly and probably over work your rear coil springs, where the car will sag in the rear even without the boat on it....i dont reccommend it
that being said, you can run them using relays and using the wires directly off of the tail lights as driver wires for the relays, gonna take 4 relays, a large power wire from 30 amp fused source and a good bit of wiring know-how.
I know a few ppl that have done it, and it works...just not well. Basically I would look into buying a kit if I was to do it. Last thing you want to do is hack up your new wiring just to haul a boat around.
Just another great idea from Ford to screw the public But on a serious note I research the web about towing with a mustang .While some people are doing it with OK results they also have beefed up the brakes added trans coolers etc. Ford rates the towing at 1,000 lbs now add your your weight ,son weight whatever else you bring alone plus the boat and trailer and that could be a dangerous situation with stock brakes
A number said you could do it and even said what would be required.
However, a "bass boat" plus trailer under 1000 pounds is a bit hard to imagine. I'm guessing it is not a real bass boat, but a boat you used to go fishing.
None the less, glad you got it sorted out like brent said. I wouldn't go painting us all with a broad "don't believe anyone on here if they say something can't be done" brush. There is a lot of knowlege on this site.
And be careful pulling that thing...your brakes and suspension are not setup as a towing rig...so take it easy.
Mustang don't have a strong enough mounting point for a towing hitch. Safe towing is a chassis/ drivetrain issue. You need extra transmission cooling, extra electrical power, heavy duty brakes and heavy duty suspension. Mustang tow rating is about 1000lbs. you may have enough power to pull it. But but in an emergency situation you won't be able to stop.
SimplyOrangeTPS has the best solution for you IMO get yourself a wiring diagram for the 05 and a volt tester Sorry can't be of more help Maybe the other sites you posted this question on will come up with a answer
ok,it wont be bad if you know how to wire relays, just use the wires going to the bulb on the drivers side as the trigger power wires on the relay, ground the other side,and run a strong 6-9V power source through the relay for your main power,you have to do that for all of the 4 wires, its kinda difficult to explain without actually doing it,
if you need further information on wiring the relays, i can draw you a picture using paint, but its gonna be hilarious looking :lol:
ok,it wont be bad if you know how to wire relays, just use the wires going to the bulb on the drivers side as the trigger power wires on the relay, ground the other side,and run a strong 6-9V power source through the relay for your main power,
if you need further information on wiring the relays, i can draw you a picture using paint, but its gonna be hilarious looking :lol:
Thanks.
I think I understand. I saw a kit to do this. I just wish there was a way to tap right into the tail lights. Why did ford design this with only one volt to the rear?
You know I fit 4 tires and 4 17x9 rims in my car to get them to discount tire to have them put on. I'm sure you can fit 4 tires alone. I would rather buy a Lightning than tow something with a mustang.
well i understand what yall mean buy not wanting to tow anything in a mustang. but it is the most efficent and easyest way to go on race day. just hitch up and roll. idk, its mostly one of many ideas right now. i still need to redue the suspension first.
I know a few ppl that have done it, and it works...just not well. Basically I would look into buying a kit if I was to do it. Last thing you want to do is hack up your new wiring just to haul a boat around.
Interesting want, the more and more it looks like you can not combine the two because 1). the mustangs battery can not power the trailer lights 2). I think the mustangs towing capacity is rated at 1000lbs and i dont think the boat and trailer weigh less than that. Wish i could help
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