Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 "electrically hot" at all times. A protective cap or boot is provided over this terminal that must be installed after servicing. Be sure to disconnect the battery negative cable before servicing the starter. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: When working in area of the starter motor, be careful to avoid touching hot exhaust components. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: When using a remote starter switch or jumper wire, be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position and the transmission is in PARK (A/T) or Neutral (M/T) with the parking brake control fully applied.
1. Verify the customers concern by operating the starting system to duplicate the conditions.
2. Inspect to determine if any of the following mechanical or electrical concerns apply.
Visual Inspection Chart
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3. If the inspection reveals an obvious concern that can be readily identified, repair as necessary.
4. If the concern remains after the inspection, determine the symptom. GO to Symptom Chart .
Symptom Chart
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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
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Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A: THE ENGINE DOES NOT CRANK AND THE
RELAY DOES CLICK
Test Step
Result / Action to Take
A1 CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO THE STARTER RELAY
YesGO to A2 .
No
REPAIR circuit 1050 ...
Other materials:
Deactivation Procedure
WARNING: If the supplemental restraint system (SRS) is being serviced,
the system must
be deactivated and restraint system diagnostic tools must be installed. Refer to
Air Bag
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in this section.
The air bag restraint system ...
Mirror - Motor
Removal
1. Push in the upper edge of the mirror glass to the maximum travel.
2. Grasp the bottom of the mirror glass, pull outward and remove the mirror
glass.
3. Remove the mirror motor screws.
4. Disconnect the mirror motor electrical connector.
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Knock
Knock, which can occur on all driving phases, has several causes including
damaged teeth or gearset.
In most cases, one of the following conditions will occur:
1. A gear tooth damaged on the drive side is a common cause of the knock.
This can usually be
cor ...