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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(without touchscreen), or REFER to: Information and Entertainment System (415-00B) . (with touchscreen).

No

GO to H3

H3 VERIFY THE NETWORK

Ignition ON. Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the Network Test.

Did the APIM, BCM, and PCM pass the Network Test?

Yes

GO to H4

No

REFER to: Communications Network (418-00) .

H4 PERFORM PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) SELF TEST

Ignition ON. Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the PCM self-test.

Were any battery or charging system related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) retrieved?

Yes

REFER to PCM DTC chart in this section.

No

GO to H5

H5 RETRIEVE ALL CONTINUOUS MEMORY DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (CMDTCS)

Ignition ON. Using a diagnostic scan tool, retrieve all Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs).

Were any battery or charging system related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) retrieved?

Yes

For BCM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) refer to BCM DTC chart in this section. For APIM or ACM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), Refer to the appropriate section in Group 415 for the procedure. For other battery or charging system related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), REFER to: Diagnostic Trouble Code Charts (100-00 General Information, Diagnosis and Testing).

No

GO to H6

H6 CHECK BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) BAT_ST_CHRG PID (PARAMETER IDENTIFICATION)

Ignition ON. Using a diagnostic scan tool, view the BCM Parameter Identifications (PIDs). Monitor the BCM BAT_ST_CHRG PID.

Does the PID indicate 50% or more?

Yes

GO to H8

No

GO to H7

H7 RELEARN BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE

NOTE: The key should not be left in the vehicle but should be left in a secure location away from the vehicle such as a lock box. Allow vehicle to sit undisturbed for at least 6 hours. Ignition ON. Using a diagnostic scan tool, view the BCM Parameter Identifications (PIDs). Monitor the BCM BAT_ST_CHRG PID.

Does the PID indicate 50% or more?

Yes

The concern may have been caused by too low of a battery state of charge. REVIEW Energy Management operation with customer and return vehicle to customer.

No

GO to H8

H8 VERIFY INLINE CONNECTOR

Inspect inline connector C1046 for secure connection. Disconnect Inline connector C1046. Inspect for:

corrosion (install new connector or terminals – clean module pins) damaged or bent pins – install new terminals/pins

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