Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Charging System (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 12 , Charging System for schematic and connector information.
Special Tool(s)
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73III Automotive Meter 105-R0057 or equivalent |
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SABRE Premium Battery and Electrical System Tester 010-00736 or equivalent |
Principles of Operation




Charging System (Description and Operation)
The charging system is a negative ground system consisting of the
following:
generator
internal voltage regulator
charging system warning indicator
storage battery
necessary wirin ...
Functionality
With the ignition switch in the RUN position, voltage is applied
through the warning indicator I circuit
904 (LG/RD) to the voltage regulator. This turns the regulator on,
allowing current to ...
Other materials:
Degas Bottle
Removal and Installation
1. Drain the coolant. For additional information, refer to Supercharger
Cooling System Draining,
Filling and Bleeding in this section.
2. Disconnect the coolant hoses.
3. Remove the bolts and the degas bottle.
4. To install ...
Installation
1. Install the spring.
1. Position the spring and spring insulator in the front suspension lower
control arm.
2. Swing the arm into the fender well.
2. Position a jack stand under the front suspension lower control arm inboard
of the spring seat
and r ...
Component Tests
Battery-Load Test
1. With the engine running, turn the A/C on, the blower motor on high
speed and the headlamps
on high beam.
2. Increase the engine speed to approximately 2,000 rpm. The voltage
should increase a minimum
of 0.5 volt above the ba ...


