Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Component Tests

Grid Wire Test

1. Using a bright lamp inside the vehicle, inspect the wire grid from the exterior. A broken grid wire will appear as a brown spot.

2. Run the engine at idle. Set the rear window defrost switch to ON. The indicator light should come on.

3. Working from the interior of the vehicle with a voltmeter, contact the broad red-brown stripes of the rear glass window positive lead to battery side and negative lead to ground side. The meter should read 10-13 volts. A lower voltage reading indicates a loose ground connection.

4. Contact a good ground point with the negative lead of the meter. The voltage reading should not differ.

5. With the negative lead of the meter grounded, touch each grid line of the heated rear window glass at its midpoint with the positive lead. A reading of approximately 6 volts indicates that the line is good. A reading of zero volts indicates that the line is broken between the midpoint and the B+ side of the grid line. A reading of 12 volts indicates that the circuit is broken between the midpoint of the grid line and ground.

    Inspection and Verification
    1. Verify the customer concern by operating the system. 2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage. Visual Inspection Chart Mechanical Electrical P ...

    Heated Window Grid Wire Repair
    Material Item Specification Dark Walnut Metallic Acrylic Lacquer Touch-up Paint ALBZ-19500-5858A or equivalent ESR-M2-P100- C Rear Window Defroster Repair D8AZ-19562-AA ...

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    Removal
    1. Raise and support the vehicle. 2. Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies. 3. CAUTION: Remove the rear brake calipers to prevent drag during the drive pinion bearing preload adjustment. CAUTION: Do not allow the calipers to hang from the brake hoses ...

    Cable - Antenna Lead In
    Removal 1. Remove the audio unit. Refer to Section. 2. Lower the glove compartment by releasing the stops from the instrument panel. 3. Disconnect the antenna in-line connector. 4. Remove the antenna lead in cable. 1. Disconnect the pin-type ...

    General Information
    INTRODUCTION In the past, when cars were simpler, diagrams were simpler. All components were connected by wires, and diagrams seldom exceeded 4 pages in length. Today, some wiring diagrams require more than 16 pages. It would be impractical to expect a servi ...