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)

73III Automotive Meter 105-R0057 or equivalent
SABRE Premium Battery and Electrical System Tester 010-00736 or equivalent

Principles of Operation

Charging System (Diagnosis and Testing)

 

 

Charging System (Diagnosis and Testing)

 

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:

Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) (Description and Operation)
Noise is any undesirable sound, usually unpleasant in nature. Vibration is any motion, shaking or trembling, that can be felt or seen when an object moves back and forth or up and down. Harshness is a ride quality issue where the vehicle's response to the ro ...

NVH Condition and Symptom Categories
A good diagnostic process is a logical sequence of steps that lead to the identification of a causal system. Use the condition and symptom categories as follows: Identify the operating condition that the vehicle is exhibiting. Match the operating condition ...

Air Conditioning (A/C) System Check - Retail Procedure
NOTE: This Retail Procedure is not eligible for claiming on Ford paid repairs (warranty and ESP). NOTE: The engine should be run at idle for 10 minutes with the air conditioning on and set to MAX A/C before carrying out this retail procedure. NOTE: Re ...