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)

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:

Spark Plug
Removal 1. Remove the ignition coil on plug. For additional information, refer to Ignition Coil-Coil On Plug in this section. 2. NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the spark plug well before removing the spark plugs (12405). ...

Lower Arm
Removal CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes nec ...

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 ...