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 (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:
Bypass Tube - Mach I
Material
Item
Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B)
(yellow color)
WSS-M97B51-
A1
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the air intake scoop and bracket. For additional information, refer
to Sec ...
Vacuum Control Motor - Air Damper Door
Removal
1. Remove the instrument panel. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
3. Remove the vacuum control motor.
1. Remove the steel clip.
2. Loosen the nuts.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal proc ...
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer
to Section.
2. Remove the engine air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information,
refer to Section.
3. Disconnect the vacuum hose and the idle air control (IAC) valve
elect ...


