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:
Ignition Coil - Coil On Plug
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). For additional
information, refer to Section.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube (9B659). For additional information,
refer to Section.
3. NOTE: One ignition coil is shown, and the others are ...
Rocker Arm
Removal
CAUTION: If removing more than one rocker arm (6564), mark the
components removed
for correct location.
1. Remove the valve covers. For additional information, refer to
Valve Cover-LH and Valve Cover
RH in this section.
2. Remove the rocker ...
Spring Lock Coupling
The spring lock coupling is a refrigerant line coupling held together by a
garter spring inside a circular
cage.
When the coupling is connected together, the flared end of the female
fitting slips behind the
garter spring inside the cage of th ...


