MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Engine

Starting System

303-06C Starting System - 5.0L

2016 Mustang5.0LReference 676 / 6,619HTML edition
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Positive Lead

Measurement /

Action

Negative Lead

BJB starter relay pin 3

Starting System — original illustration 1, reference 676Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

BJB starter relay pin 5

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Did the starter engage and the engine crank?

Yes

INSTALL a new starter relay.

No

GO to A16

A16 CHECK THE BATTERY GROUND CABLES

Measure:

Positive Lead

Measurement / Action

Negative Lead

Ground G106

Ground G108

Starting System — original illustration 3, reference 676Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge
Starting System — original illustration 4, reference 676Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

Are the voltages greater than 11 volts?

Yes

GO to A17

No

CLEAN or INSTALL new negative battery cables as necessary. REFER to: Battery Cables - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).

A17 CHECK THE STARTER MOTOR GROUND

Measure:

Source reference 676

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