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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1985MUSTANG LX, 2D HATCHBACK, 5.0 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALSTARTERSTARTER - GASOLINE MODELSON-VEHICLE TEST INFORMATIONARMATURE & FIELD GROUNDED CIRCUIT TEST - BENCH TEST
1985 Ford Mustang LX, 2D Hatchback, 5.0 F
Armature & Field Grounded Circuit Test - Bench Test
1985 Ford Mustang LX, 2D Hatchback, 5.0 FSECTION Armature & Field Grounded Circuit Test - Bench Test
NOTE:
This test will determine if winding insulation has failed, permitting a conductor to contact the frame or armature core.
- Connect negative voltmeter lead to negative battery terminal. Connect positive voltmeter lead to commutator. Connect a jumper wire between positive battery terminal and armature core.
- If voltmeter indicates any voltage, windings are grounded and armature should be replaced.
- Connect a jumper wire between negative battery terminal and starter frame. Connect negative voltmeter lead to positive battery terminal. Connect positive voltmeter lead-to-field coil eyelet terminal.
- If voltmeter indicates any voltage, field windings are grounded and should be replaced.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.