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:

Cylinder Heads (Removal)
Special Tool(s) Remover, Crankshaft Vibration Damper 303-009 (T58P-6316-D) Remover, Crankshaft Front Oil Seal 303-107 (T74P-6700-A) Engine Lift Bracket Set 303-DS086 (D93P-6001-A) Compressor, Valve Sprin ...

Camshaft Lobe Lift
Special Tool(s) Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent 1. Use a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture to measure camshaft intake/exhaust lobe lift. Rotate the camshaft and subtract the lowest ...

Reactivation Procedure
1. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool must be removed and the air bag modules reconnected when the system is reactivated to avoid non-deployment in a collision, resulting in possible personal injury. WARNING: The restraint system diagnostic tool i ...