No | GO to A4 |
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A2 CHECK THE GENERATOR
Ignition OFF.
NOTICE: Do not allow the generator B+ cable terminal to make contact with a conductive surface. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury or damage to the vehicle.
Disconnect: Generator B+ Cable C102C. Start the engine. Operate the audio system in AM/ FM mode.
Is the reception OK?
Yes | INSTALL a new generator. • For vehicles with the 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), REFER to: Generator - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS) (414-02 Generator and Regulator, Removal and Installation). • For vehicles with the 3.7L Duratec (227kW/301PS), REFER to: Generator - 3.7L Duratec (227kW/301PS) (414-02 Generator and Regulator, Removal and Installation). • For vehicles with the 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT, REFER to: Generator - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT (414-02 Generator and Regulator, Removal and Installation). • For vehicles with the 5.2L, REFER to: Generator - 5.2L 32V Ti-VCT (414-02 Generator and Regulator, Removal and Installation). | |
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No | GO to A3 | |
A3 CHECK THE IGNITION CIRCUITS
Ignition OFF. Connect: Generator B+ Cable C102C. Visually inspect the engine compartment and make sure all ignition coils are correctly and securely connected, and that there are no visible cracks in the coil housings. Inspect all the wiring harnesses and connectors for damaged insulation and loose or broken conditions.
Are the ignition components OK?
Yes | USE a jumper cable to temporarily ground various parts of the vehicle (examples include: engine, fenders, quarter panels, body sheet metal) to the frame. When the noise is eliminated, PROVIDE a permanent ground where necessary. | |
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No | REPAIR the ignition system as necessary. | |
A4 CHECK THE AUDIO SYSTEM RECEPTION WITH THE REAR WINDOW DEFROST GRID ACTIVATED
Operate the audio system in AM/ FM mode. Check the reception with the rear window defrost grid activated and deactivated.
Is poor reception only present with the rear window defrost grid activated?
Yes The grid line material is not embedded in the glass, but is baked onto the glass surface,
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