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:
Switch - Deactivator
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the deactivator switch.
1. Disconnect the deactivator switch electrical connector.
2. Detach the lower deactivator switch hook.
3. Detach the upper deactivator pivot.
Installation
1. N ...
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to
Section.
3. Remove the radiator sight shield.
4. Install the special tool.
5. Using the special tools, support the engine.
6. Raise and sup ...
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 ...

