MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Battery and Charging System

Charging System - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT

414-00 Charging System - General Information

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Connect the load to a suitable ground connection. Connect the load to each circuit and measure:

Click to display connectors

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C175B-97

Ground

C175B-99

Ground

Are the voltages within 0.5 volt of the recorded battery voltage?

Yes

REMOVE the fused jumper wire. GO to B9

No

REPAIR the affected circuit(s).

B9 CHECK PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) GROUND FOR HIGH RESISTANCE

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. Connect the load to a suitable 12 volt power connection. Connect the load to each circuit and measure:

Click to display connectors

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C175B-5

Ground

C175B-100

Ground

C175B-102

Ground

C175B-103

Ground

Is the voltage drop less than 0.5 volt?

Yes

GO to B10

No

REPAIR the affected circuit(s).

B10 MONITOR THE SUPPLY VOLTAGE (VPWR) PID (PARAMETER IDENTIFICATION)

NOTE: Measure battery voltage at the battery. With the engine running at idle, turn off all accessory loads. Measure and record:

Positive Lead

Measurement /

Action

Negative Lead

Charging System - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT — original illustration 1, reference 4041Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge
Charging System - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT — original illustration 2, reference 4041Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

Using a diagnostic scan tool, view PCM PID VPWR and record. Momentarily accelerate the engine to Wide Open Throttle (WOT) and release. Repeat this step 4-5 times while continuing to monitor the PID .

Does the PID stay within 0.5 volt of the recorded battery voltage when the engine Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) are increased?

Yes

The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. INSPECT and REPAIR any connector or pin issues found. If no connector or pin issues are found, Perform the battery drain test. REFER to: Battery Drain Check (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).

No

GO to B12

B11 CHECK GENERATOR CLUTCH OPERATION

Source reference 4041

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