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:
Manual climate control
A. Defrost: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents
and demister vents. You can use this setting to defog and clear the
windshield of a thin covering of ice.
B. Rear defrost: Turns the heated windows and mirrors off and on.
See Heated windows ...
Thermostat - 4.6L(4V)
Material
Item
Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B)
(yellow color)
WSS-M97B51-
A1
Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in neutral, position it on a hoist. For additional
information, ...
Engine Ignition (Description and Operation)
The ignition coil (12029), which is mounted on the upper intake manifold, can
be described as a coil
pack containing three separate coil units. Each coil unit is individually
controlled by the powertrain
control module (PCM) (12A650) through separate wire le ...

