Meter4it Eng.
Update: 1/16/05
Installation of the Sequential / Chase unit, 1996 to 04 Mustang
A)
Test blinker and Trim removal:
1.
Observe lights on the left and right side to make sure all lights are
working.
2.
Remove luggage compartment trim. Try unscrewing plastic retainers or use
wide blade screwdrivers to pry off plastic retainers from the threaded stud.
3.
If using the supplied Scotchlok connectors you may install all Spade
terminals at this time onto the Sequence / Chase unit wires. NOTE: Leave
connectors on the Grey and Blue wires.
B)
Driver side connections:
1.
On driver side, locate the two wires (Green with Orange strip) by
the tail light connector.
A) Cut only one wire 1 inch from the
connector on the tail light side, look at picture above.
B) Turn on Left blinker and make note of
which light still works. This light socket will replace the inboard light
socket. TIP: Use tape and place it on the lens to help you remember!
2.
Remove the four nuts that secure the taillight.
3.
Remove the inboard light socket (next to the license plate) and
place it in the middle reflector of the taillight.
4.
From step 1B, only if middle
light is still working, place that light socket into the inboard reflector.
5.
From step 1B, only if outboard
light is still working place that light socket into the inboard reflector.
6.
Place the last light socket into the outboard reflector.
7.
With the Sequence / Chase unit in the trunk (Driver side): Install
one Scotchlok on the Green/Orange wire that was cut and still attached to the
rear taillight connector.
8.
Plug in the Green wire to the Scotchlok.
9.
Install one Scotchlok onto the other Green/ Orange wire that goes
to the taillight.
10.
Plug in the Purple wire to the Scotchlok.
11.
Using an awl (sharp object) puncture the rubber seal that seals the
taillight harness to the sheet metal.
12.
Insert the Blue wire through that hole. Caution: Using finger to
support rubber seal while puncturing hole will cause pain!
13.
Remove the rubber wire seal on the middle light socket. (The only
one that is Grey in color and has two wires!)
14.
Insert the terminal that is already on the blue wire into the empty
hole on the light socket. Ensure terminal is fully seated for positive
connection.
15.
Cut the light socket rubber seal so that it will allow for the blue
wire. Reinstall the rubber seal on to the light socket.
16.
Reinstall the
left taillight onto the car.
17. Install a Scotchlok onto the black wire between the harness connector and sheet metal. Look at picture above!
18.
Connect the Sequence/ Chase black wire to this one.
19.
Locate the harness that supplies the trunk light and 3rd brake
light. Follow it to the driver side below the trunk lid hinge. There should be
a connector there.
20.
Install a Scotchlok on the Light Green/ Orange wire.
21. Connect the Red wire from the Sequence/ Chase unit to the Scotchlok using spade connector. TIP: Can use other 12Vdc supply, should be rated for 10amps! TIP: Hearing relays click while connecting power wire is normal!
C) Passenger side connection:
1.
On Passenger side, locate the two wires (Orange with light blue) by
the tail light connector.
D) Cut only one wire 1 inch from the connector on
the tail light side, look at picture above, wire is already cut.
E) Turn on Right blinker and make note of which
light still works. This light socket will replace the inboard light socket. TIP:
Use tape and place it on the lens to help you remember!
2.
Remove the four nuts that secure the taillight.
3.
Remove the inboard light socket (next to the license plate) and
place it in the middle reflector of the taillight.
4.
From step 1E, Only if middle
light is still working, place that light socket into the inboard reflector.
5.
From step 1E, Only if outboard
light is still working place that light socket into the inboard reflector.
6.
Place the last light socket into the outboard reflector.
7.
Install one Scotchlok to the Orange/ light Blue wire that was cut
and still attached to the rear taillight connector.
8.
Plug in the Orange wire to the Scotchlok.
9.
Install one Scotchlok onto the other Orange/ light Blue wire that
goes to the taillight.
10.
Plug in the Pink wire to the Scotchlok.
11.
Using an awl (sharp object) puncture the rubber seal that seals the
taillight harness to the sheet metal.
12.
Insert the Grey wire through that hole. Caution: Using finger to
support rubber seal while puncturing hole will cause pain!
13.
Remove the rubber wire seal on the middle light socket.
14.
Insert the terminal that is already on the Grey wire into the empty
hole on the light socket. Ensure terminal is fully seated for positive
connection.
15.
Cut the light socket rubber seal so that it will allow for the Grey
wire. Reinstall the rubber seal on to the light socket.
16.
Reinstall the right taillight onto the car.
17.
All wires should be connected at this point.
D)
Flasher install:
If
you purchased the flasher with the kit follow D1 if not then D2
D1) Installing modified Flasher;
1.
If you purchased the flasher with the kit.
2.
Locate and remove the flasher. 99-04 Driver side close to the
console and behind the dash panel, left of the radio. 96-98 behind the fuse
panel. It is Yellow in color. Most are held in place with a clip, use a small
screwdriver to release the clip. Remove flasher from the plug.
3.
Install replacement flasher.
D2)
Modifying your Flasher;
1.
Remove flasher.
2.
Looking at the connector side of the flasher. Pull on one of the
electrical prongs using small needle nose pliers. At the same time use a small
screwdriver to pry on the yellow retaining edges until it releases. You will
need to repeat this two more times and the yellow enclosure will separate from
the circuit board.
3.
Locate the capacitor on the flasher; solder the capacitor included
in the kit to the capacitor on the flasher. NOTE: YOU MUST MATCH POLARITIES OR
CAPACITOR FAILURE WILL RESULT. Notice the gray strip with the “-“ on the
side of the capacitor indicates, this indicates the groundside. This lead will
be on the flasher connector side. Piggy back the supplied capacitor to the
factory capacitor. Look at picture below.
4.
Reinstall yellow enclosure and plug flasher back into plug.
5.
You’re done!
E)
Ready for test:
1.
With drivers side turn signal on (NOTE some lights might not be
working at this time) using a small object (ball point pen) push the black
button located in the access hole of the Sequence/ Chase unit. This puts it in
Calibration mode. NOTE: Older models used Red button.
2.
All three lights should blink together two or more times (depending
on how long the button is pushed) and then start Sequence/ Chase depending on
selected mode.
3.
Now turn on the Passenger side signal and the right side should
calibrate itself after three flashes.
4.
Following chart on Sequence / Chase unit sticker you can select
between Sequence, Chase, or factory (all 3 lights together). Depends on your
taste.
5.
If everything was connected correctly you can install trunk panels.
Now you are ready to show your stuff!
F)
Changing mode of operation:
NOTE: Reference to access hole assumes hole is facing you, flange is on the bottom side, and wire loom is to your left.
For CHASE, remove any jumper that is in a
vertical orientation. To store the jumper you can replace it in a horizontal
plane on either of the two jumpers.
For SEQUENCE,
place jumper on the right two pins in a vertical plane.
For FACTORY (all 3 lights together), place the
jumper on the left two pins in a vertical plane. . 
Most
common problems;
1) Middle
light does not work:
Driver’s
side middle light does not work:
Make sure
the metal insert on the Blue wire is fully inserted into the light socket. Refer
to DRIVER SIDE step 14 of install instructions.
Passenger
side middle light does not work:
Make sure
the metal insert on the Grey wire is fully inserted into the light socket. Refer
to PASSENGER SIDE step 14 of install instructions.
2) Inboard
light is the only light that blinks:
Driver’s
side inboard light blinks but the middle and outboard does not:
The Green
wire from the unit is not connected to the Green wire with
Passenger
side
inboard light blinks but the middle and outboard does not:
The Orange
wire from the unit is not connected to the
3)
Inboard lights are the only lights that work Left and Right:
A)
Recheck connection of Red wire in step DRIVER SIDE 21 through 23. Using
a Test Light or a Volt Meter Probe Red wire to see if you have 12Vdc at the Red
wire.
B)
Recheck connection of Black wire in step DRIVER SIDE 19 and 20.
As with the Red wire if this connection is not made or made poorly the unit will
not function.
4)
Every time the turn signal is used the fuse blows for the turn signals:
96 to 98 IP Fuse panel # 1 fuse 15amp (located under dash left of the
steering column) 99 to 04 Central Junction Box #18 fuse 15amp (located under
dash left of the steering column) Remove both taillights and make sure the
Green/ Orange stripe (driver side) Orange/ Blue stripe wire (passenger side)
wire did not get in between the taillight bolt and the body of the car causing a
short.
5) Every
time the turn signal is used the fuse blows for the courtesy lights:
NOTE: If changing from factory to another mode
you must calibrate both left and right sides. In short the unit will be in the
calibrate mode after removal, all you will need to do is to let the left and
then right side blinkers cycle a minimum of three times and your done