Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Starting System (Diagnosis and Testing)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 20 , Starting System for schematic and connector information.
Special Tool(s)
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Digital Multimeter 105-R0051 or equivalent |
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 ...
Inspection and Verification
WARNING: When servicing starter motor or carrying out other underhood
work in the
vicinity of the starter motor, be aware that the heavy gauge battery input lead
at the starter
solenoid is "electric ...
Other materials:
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number
is located on the driver’s side
instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic,
XXXX is representative of your
vehicle identification number.
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
...
Installation
Using special tool 205-024
NOTE: This is the preferred method for installing the pinion bearing
cups. If necessary, proceed to
Using special tools 205-153, 205-024, 205-231, and 205-D055 in this procedure
for an alternate
method.
1. Position the special too ...
Steering Column Switches
Torque Specifications
Steering Column Switches (DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION)
The steering column switches system consists of the following components:
multifunction switch (13K359)
key release button (manual transmission only) (3F527)
ignition switch (11572 ...

