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 4,040 / 6,619HTML edition
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Positive Lead

Measurement /

Action

Negative Lead

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Charging System - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT — original illustration 2, reference 4040Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

Using a diagnostic scan tool, view the PCM PID VPWR.

Does the PID accurately display battery voltage within ±0.5 volt of the recorded battery voltage?

Yes

GO to B8

No

REPAIR high resistance or loose connections in the affected PCM power circuit(s).

B8 CHECK PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) SUPPLY VOLTAGE CIRCUITS

Ignition OFF. Disconnect BJB PCM power relay. Disconnect PCM C175B. Connect a fused jumper wire:

Positive Lead

Measurement /

Action

Negative Lead

BJB PCM Relay pin 3

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BJB PCM Relay pin 5

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Measure and record:

Positive Lead

Measurement /

Action

Negative Lead

Charging System - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT — original illustration 5, reference 4040Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge
Charging System - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT — original illustration 6, reference 4040Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

NOTE: The following step will load test the circuit. A headlamp bulb would be an effective load. To avoid connector terminal damage, use the Flex Probe Kit for connector connections.

Source reference 4040

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