Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Battery (Diagnosis and Testing)
Special Tool(s)
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Micro 490 Digital Battery Analyzer 162-00004 |
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern by operating the system.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
Visual Inspection Chart
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3. If an obvious cause for a concern is found, correct the cause before proceeding to the next step.
4. If the fault is not visually evident, proceed to the pinpoint test.
Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A: BATTERY CONDITION TEST
| Test Step | Result / Action to Take |
| A1 TEST BATTERY CONDITION | Yes Does the meter read, GOOD BATTERY? RETURN the battery to service. REFER to Section. Does the meter read, GOODRECHARGE? CHARGE the battery and RETURN to service. REFER to Section. Does the meter read, CHARGE & RETEST? Fully CHARGE the battery and RETEST No Does the meter read, REPLACE BATTERY? INSTALL a new battery. Does the meter read, BAD CELLREPLACE? INSTALL a new battery. |
NOTE: No battery with a red test-eye should be replaced. The red eye only means the battery is discharged, not necessarily defective. NOTE: Failure to fully charge the battery before retesting may cause false readings.
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Battery and Cables
Vehicles are equipped with a 12 volt maintenance-free battery that
contains a built-in hydrometer. The
hydrometer eye indication is as follows:
A green dot means the battery is OK.
A yel ...
Battery Disconnect
WARNING: Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can
cause personal injury.
Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come
near the battery, always
shield you ...
Other materials:
Dowels - Flywheel Housing to Block
Removal
1. NOTE: Take care not to damage the flywheel housing to block dowel
holes or the surface areas
around the flywheel housing to block dowel hole during removal.
Remove the two flywheel housing to block dowels using a drift pin where the
flywheel ...
Switch - Window Regulator Control
Removal
1. CAUTION: Use a shop towel or similar material between the
tool and the door trim
panel or damage to the door trim panel may occur.
Position the window regulator switch plate aside.
1. Pull at the service notch.
2. Lift to release ...
Removal
1. Drain the engine cooling system.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
3. Disconnect the fuel line.
4. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the water outlet connector.
5. Disconnect and remove the upper radiator hose.
6. Disconnect the acce ...
