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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Positive Lead

Measurement /

Action

Negative Lead

Charging System - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT — original illustration 1, reference 4051Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge
Charging System - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT — original illustration 2, reference 4051Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

Measure:

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Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C102B-1

Ground

Is the voltage within 0.5 volt of the recorded battery voltage?

Yes

GO to G3

No

TIGHTEN or INSTALL a new generator B+ nut as needed. REFER to: Generator - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT (414-02 Generator and Regulator, Removal and Installation). VERIFY high current BJB MEGA fuse (275A) 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.

G3 CHECK THE VOLTAGE DROP IN THE GENERATOR B+ CIRCUIT

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

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Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C102C-1

Perform a wiggle test of the generator wiring and connections while measuring voltage drop.

Is the voltage drop less than 0.5 volt?

Yes

For DTC P0625, GO to G4 For DTC P0626, GO to G5

No

INSPECT and REPAIR any corrosion in the generator B+ circuit or positive battery cable connections.

G4 "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 OFF. Disconnect Generator C102B. Ignition ON. Measure and record:

Positive Lead

Measurement /

Action

Negative Lead

Source reference 4051

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