MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Information and Entertainment Systems

B3 CHECK THE IGNITION CIRCUITS

415-00B General Information -Vehicles With Touchscreen Display

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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).

No

GO to B3

B3 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.

No

REPAIR the ignition system as necessary.

B4 CHECK THE AM (AMPLITUDE MODULATION) SIGNAL AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT FOR CORRECT VOLTAGE

Ignition OFF. Disconnect: Antenna C4823. Ignition ON. Operate the audio system in AM mode. Measure:

Click to display connectors

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

C4823-1

Ground

Is the voltage greater than 11 volts?

Yes

GO to B7

No

GO to B5

B5 CHECK THE AM (AMPLITUDE MODULATION) SIGNAL AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Ignition OFF. Disconnect: ACM C240A. Measure:

Click to display connectors

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