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:
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve - 4.6L (2V)
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information,
refer to Section.
2. NOTE: Discard the idle air control (IAC) valve gasket.
Remove the IAC valve.
Disconnect the connector.
Disconnect the hose.
Remove the bolts, ...
Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery cables.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
3. Remove the nuts.
4. Remove the fluid cooler tube bracket at the engine.
5. NOTE: Use a backup wrench to hold the case fitting sec ...
Spark Plug - Inspection
1. Inspect the spark plug for a bridged gap.
Check for deposit build-up closing the gap between the electrodes.
Deposits are caused
by oil or carbon fouling.
Clean the spark plug.
2. Check for oil fouling.
Check for wet, black deposits on th ...

