Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Engine (Diagnosis and Testing)

Special Tool(s)

Commercially Available Leakdown Tester
Quick Disconnect Compression Tester 134-R0212 or equivalent
Dial Indicator Gauge Adapter 303-007 (TOOL-6565-AB) or equivalent
Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent
Engine Cylinder Leak Detection/Air Pressurization Kit 014-00708 or equivalent
Oil Pressure Gauge 303-088 (T73L-6600-A)
UV Leak Detector Kit 164-R0756 or equivalent
Vacuum/Pressure Tester 164-R0253 or equivalent

Material

Material

Engine System - General Information
General Specifications Engine NOTE: This section contains information, steps and procedures that may not be specific to your engine. This section covers general procedures and diagnosis and testin ...

Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern by operating the engine to duplicate the condition. 2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage. Refer to the following chart. Visual Inspection Ch ...

Other materials:

Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor - 3.8L
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Remove the camshaft position (CMP) sensor. Disconnect the connector. Remove the bolts and the sensor. Installation 1. To install, reverse t ...

Pinpoint Test D: LFC 15/DTC B 1887- Driver Air Bag Circuit Shorted to Ground
Normal Operation The restraints control module (RCM) checks for driver air bag circuit shorts to ground by monitoring the voltage of circuits 614 (GY/OG) and 615 (GY/WH) at pins 3 and 4. If the RCM detects a short to ground on either of these pins, it w ...

Preliminary Inspection
The following items must be checked prior to beginning the diagnostic procedures: Know and Understand the Concern In order to correctly diagnose a concern, first understand the customer complaint or condition. Customer contact may be required in ord ...