MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Battery and Charging System

Charging System - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT

414-00 Charging System - General Information

2016 MustangReference 4,033 / 6,619HTML edition
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Yes

GO to A5

No

VERIFY the BJB fuse 36 (10A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit. If not OK, REFER to the Wiring Diagrams manual to identify the possible causes of the circuit short.

A5 "A" SENSE CIRCUIT LOAD TEST

NOTICE: The following step uses a test light to simulate normal circuit loads. Use only the test light recommended in the Special Tools table at the beginning of this section. To avoid connector terminal damage, use the Flex Probe Kit for the test light probe connection to the vehicle. Do not use the test light probe directly on any connector.

NOTE: This step puts a load on the "A" sense circuit. If there are corroded or loose connections, loading the circuit may help show the fault. A 250-350 mA incandescent 12-volt test lamp is required for this step. This circuit cannot be loaded correctly using an LED-style test lamp. Ignition ON. Measure and record:

Positive Lead

Measurement /

Action

Negative Lead

Charging System - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT — original illustration 1, reference 4033Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge
Charging System - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT — original illustration 2, reference 4033Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

Connect the load to each circuit and measure:

Click to display connectors

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C102B-3

Ground

Is the "A" sense voltage within ±0.5 volt of the recorded battery voltage?

Yes

GO to A6

No

VERIFY the BJB fuse 36 (10A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit. If not OK, REFER to the Wiring Diagrams manual to identify the possible causes of the circuit short.

A6 CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT IN THE REGULATOR CIRCUIT

Connect Generator C102B. Start the engine. With the engine running at idle, headlamps on and heater blower on high, measure:

Positive Lead

Measurement /

Action

Negative Lead

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Charging System - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT — original illustration 4, reference 4033Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

Perform a wiggle test on the generator wiring and following connections while measuring voltage:

Source reference 4033

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