Front parking lamps

[ralt962 11]

Do the front park lamps (under the bumper) go out when the headlamps are on?  They are on when the headlamp switch is pulled to the first position but turn off when the switch is pulled all the way out?  

I didnt have much to start with on this Mach 1. 

[bigmal 225]

Mine go out when the headlights come on as do the side lights. I'm thinking of moving the blinkers further forward as they are difficult to see being so far back.

[Mach1 Driver 560]

For a 69 see page 3 of "A Real Schematic" in "How to's".  The parking lights are only on in the park position. 

For a 70 see 1970 Mustang Exterior Lights (turn signals). The parking lights are on in the park and on positions.  

[ralt962 11]

Thank you this is helpful.  I went through all the harnesses over the winter and are just powering them up now.  I was afraid I missed something.  I'll look up the schematic.

[ashleesmach1 28]

you can make the front parking lights come on with switch in both positions. It's not hard. Do a search on this forum for it.

[bigmal 225]

With th elocation of the blinkers it makes them difficult to see from taller cars. I am thinking of changing my side parkers to blinkers. Any thoughts on this?

[Midlife 814]

The 69 side markers are running lights and ground.  The 70 side marker lights are running lights and turn signals.  Do NOT use that design for 1970, as you'll cause the running lights to blink opposite on the other side at the rear.  Use turn signal and grounds for the side marker lights if you can. 

[bigmal 225]

39 minutes ago, Midlife said:

The 69 side markers are running lights and ground.  The 70 side marker lights are running lights and turn signals.  Do NOT use that design for 1970, as you'll cause the running lights to blink opposite on the other side at the rear.  Use turn signal and grounds for the side marker lights if you can. 

Hi Midlife, Not sure if that response was for me. If so..... I have rewired my rear lights as in Australia you can't have brake lights that blink for indicators. i have used LED rear lights modified so the inner two sections are brake and the outer section is the blinker. I ran a new wire for the blinker directly from the loom that goess to the front blinker. I was thinking of doing the same for the front side lights to make it easier to see the blinkers.

[Midlife 814]

Yes, that was for you, Malcolm.  Your side marker lamps can be either for blinkers or for running lights with a ground.  If you want to get real fancy, you can use an 1157 bulb with two filaments: one for blinkers and the other for running lights, but you'll need to create your own bracket to hold it in place.  If you want to use the standard 194 bulbs that came with the side marker lamps, my recommendation is to go either blinkers or running lights, but not both.

[bigmal 225]

Thanks Randy, I'll probably stick with the standard bulbs (but LED). I never use parkers anyway.