2003 FORD MUSTANG ignition

19 — 16 pin electrical connector
20 — 16 pin electrical connector
21 — Fuel injector electrical connectors
22 — Throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector
23 — Ignition coil electrical connectors
24 — Radio ignition interference capacitor electrical
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Wiring Harness
Removal
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when
working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present
and can ignite. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
1. With the vehicle in neutral, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100 -
02 .
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
3. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 01D .
4. Disconnect the following connectors: zThe 42 pin engine bulkhead electrical connector.
z The 16 pin electrical connector.
5. Separate the wiring harness from the dash panel.
6. Remove the RH ignition coil cover. zRemove the bolts.
z Remove the coil cover.
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7. Disconnect the RH ignition coil electrical connectors.
8. Disconnect the heated positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve electrical connector.
9. Remove the LH ignition coil cover.
zRemove the bolts.
z Remove the coil cover.
10. Disconnect the LH ignition coil electrical connectors. Klj . 2 ba
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15.
NOTE: LH side is shown, RH side is similar.
Disconnect the two radio ignition interference capacitor electrical connectors.
16. Disconnect the battery supply wire from the power distribution box stud.
17. NOTE: The electrical connector is located under the power distribution box.
Disconnect the electrical connector. Klj . 4 ba
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8.
NOTE: LH side is shown, RH side is similar.
Connect the two radio ignition interference capacitor electrical connectors.
9. Connect the RH HO2S electrical connector.
10. Install the wiring harness bracket bolt.
11. Connect the engine control jumper harness electrical connector. Klj . 8 ba
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12. Connect the transmission main control harness electrical connector.
13. Connect the LH ignition coil electrical connectors.
14. Install the LH ignition coil cover and bolts.
15. Connect the heated positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) vlave electrical connector. Klj . 9 ba
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16. Connect the RH ignition coil electrical connectors.
17. Install the RH ignition coil cover and bolts.
18. Install the wiring harness retainers into the dash panel.
19. Connect the following connectors:
zThe 42 pin engine bulkhead electrical connector.
z The 16 pin electrical connector. Klj . 10 ba
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Starting System
Starter Motor
The starter motor is a 12-
volt unit that has the starter solenoid mounted on the drive end housing and
functions as follows:
zThe current flows through the solenoid energizing coil until the solenoid plunger is at the end of
its travel.
z The plunger closes a set of contacts that bypass the energizing coil, letting the holding coil keep
the starter drive engaged and passing starting current to the starter motor.
z The motor is energized when the starter solenoid contacts are closed.
z The starter drive engages the flywheel ring gear and starts the engine.
z An overrunning clutch in the starter drive protects the starter motor from excessive speed when
the engine starts.
Starter Relay
The starter interrupt relay consists of:
zpull in coil and contacts
When the ignition switch is in the START position:
zthe pull- in coil is activated and pulls the contacts together.
z current passes through the starter relay from the engine compartment power distribution box to
the starter solenoid.
Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) Switch
The CPP switch for:
za manual transmission closes when the clutch pedal is depressed, completing the starting
circuit.
z an automatic transmission is a jumper inserted in place of the CPP switch to complete the
circuit.
Starter System — Operation
When the ignition switch is turned to the START position the starter relay switches power to the starter
solenoid causing the starter motor to engage as long as:
zthe clutch pedal is depressed (manual transmission only).
z the digital transmission range (TR) sensor is in PARK or NEUTRAL (automatic transmission
only).
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