Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Starting System
General Specifications

Torque Specifications

- Starting System (Description and Operation)
- Starting System (Diagnosis and Testing)
- Starter Drive and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection
- Relay Switch
- Starter Motor - 3.8L
- Starter Motor - 4.6L
Supercharger Belt Idler Pulley
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the supercharger drive belt cover.
2. Rotate the supercharger belt tensioner clockwise and remove the
supercharger belt.
3. Remove the bolt and the supercharger ...
Starting System (Description and Operation)
Starter Motor
The starter motor is a 12-volt unit that has the starter solenoid mounted on
the drive end housing and
functions as follows:
The current flows through the solenoid energizing coil unt ...
Other materials:
Pinpoint Test O: DTC B1870 - Air Bag Indicator Shorted to Battery
Normal Operation
The air bag indicator is designed to illuminate for 6 (+/-2) seconds
when the ignition switch is turned to
the RUN position. This initial 6 seconds of illumination is considered
normal operation and is called
proveout of the air ba ...
Disassembly
1. Inspect the clutch cylinder thrust surfaces, piston bore and clutch plate
serrations for scores or
burrs. Minor scores or burrs may be removed with crocus cloth. Install a new
clutch cylinder if it
is badly scored or damaged.
2. Check the fluid passage i ...
Climate Control System (Description and Operation)
WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible injury, the air
bag system
backup power supply must be depleted before repairing any climate control
components. To
deplete the backup power supply, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait
one minute ...
