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
Mechanical | Electrical |
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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:
Fuel Injectors
Material
Item
Specification
SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent
WSS-M2C153-
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Removal and Installation
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any
type when
working on or near ...
Diagnostic Trouble Code Charts
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
Five
Digit
DTC
Component
Description
Condition
Symptom
Action
P0102
P0103
P1100
P1101
MAF
MAF concerns
MAF system has a
malfunction which
may cause a
transmission
concern.
High or low ...
Sensing system
WARNING: To help avoid personal injury, please read and
understand the limitations of the system as contained in this
section. Sensing is only an aid for some (generally large and fixed)
objects when moving in reverse on a flat surface at parking speeds.
Traf ...