Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Charging System (Diagnosis and Testing)

Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 12 , Charging System for schematic and connector information.

Special Tool(s)

73III Automotive Meter 105-R0057 or equivalent
SABRE Premium Battery and Electrical System Tester 010-00736 or equivalent

Principles of Operation

Charging System (Diagnosis and Testing)

 

 

Charging System (Diagnosis and Testing)

 

Charging System (Description and Operation)
The charging system is a negative ground system consisting of the following: generator internal voltage regulator charging system warning indicator storage battery necessary wirin ...

Functionality
With the ignition switch in the RUN position, voltage is applied through the warning indicator I circuit 904 (LG/RD) to the voltage regulator. This turns the regulator on, allowing current to ...

Other materials:

Summer tires (if equipped)
Summer tires provide superior performance on wet and dry roads. Summer tires do not have the Mud and Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction rating on the tire side wall. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance as All-season or Snow tires, Ford do ...

Fuel Tank Draining
Special Tool(s) Fuel Storage Tanker 164-R3202 or equivalent Fuel Tank Drain Hose 310-F013 WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly fla ...

Leakage Inspection
CAUTION: Do not try to stop the fluid leak by increasing the torque beyond specifications. This may cause damage to the case threads. Check the fluid filler tube connection at the transmission case. If leakage is found here, install a new grommet. Ch ...