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:

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 ...