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:
Pinpoint Test O: DTC B1870 - Air Bag Indicator Shorted to Battery
Normal Operation
The air bag indicator is designed to illuminate for 6 (+/-2) seconds
when the ignition switch is turned to
the RUN position. This initial 6 seconds of illumination is considered
normal operation and is called
proveout of the air ba ...
Safety Precautions
WARNING: Never run the engine with one wheel off the ground, for
example, when
changing a tire. The wheel(s) resting on the ground could cause the vehicle to
move.
WARNING: The tire and wheel must always be correctly matched. It is very
important to
determ ...
Vacuum Control Motor - Air Inlet Duct Door
Removal
1. Remove the instrument panel.
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
3. Disconnect the control arm.
4. Remove the vacuum control motor.
Remove the screws.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure. ...

