Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Battery (Diagnosis and Testing)
Special Tool(s)
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Micro 490 Digital Battery Analyzer 162-00004 |
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 |
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3. If an obvious cause for a concern is found, correct the cause before proceeding to the next step.
4. If the fault is not visually evident, proceed to the pinpoint test.
Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A: BATTERY CONDITION TEST
Test Step | Result / Action to Take |
A1 TEST BATTERY CONDITION | Yes Does the meter read, GOOD BATTERY? RETURN the battery to service. REFER to Section. Does the meter read, GOODRECHARGE? CHARGE the battery and RETURN to service. REFER to Section. Does the meter read, CHARGE & RETEST? Fully CHARGE the battery and RETEST No Does the meter read, REPLACE BATTERY? INSTALL a new battery. Does the meter read, BAD CELLREPLACE? INSTALL a new battery. |
NOTE: No battery with a red test-eye should be replaced. The red eye only means the battery is discharged, not necessarily defective. NOTE: Failure to fully charge the battery before retesting may cause false readings.
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Battery and Cables
Vehicles are equipped with a 12 volt maintenance-free battery that
contains a built-in hydrometer. The
hydrometer eye indication is as follows:
A green dot means the battery is OK.
A yel ...
Battery Disconnect
WARNING: Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can
cause personal injury.
Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come
near the battery, always
shield you ...
Other materials:
Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley - 4.6L (2V) and (4V)
Removal and Installation
Mach I
1. Remove the air intake scoop. For additional information, refer to Section.
Cobra
2. Remove the supercharger drive belt cover.
3. Rotate the supercharger belt tensioner clockwise and remove the
supercharger belt.
4. Remov ...
Trim Panel - Package Tray
Special Tool(s)
Torx Bit, Safety Belt Bolt
501-010 (T77L-2100-A)
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the screw and the coat hook.
2. NOTE: Inspect the shoulder safety belt guide cover for damage. If the
shoulder safety belt guide
cover is d ...
Installation
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read
and follow all warnings,
cautions and notes at the beginning of the removal procedure.
1. Install the passenger air bag module.
1. Position the passenger air bag module into the instrume ...