Helm Service CD-ROM for 2016 Mustang and GT 350 is now available

[Hughespj47]

so whats the difference between this and the owners manual and this?

The owner's manual explains the featured of the car and how it operates. The service manual explains how to troubleshoot and FIX the car.

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[RoninRed]

The owner's manual explains the featured of the car and how it operates. The service manual explains how to troubleshoot and FIX the car.

soooo i would find how to compression test my coyote in there then?

 

[plc268]

5 computers without an optical drive? To me, that is ludicrous, so you DL all of your new SW? Who makes desktops without an optical, or maybe you only use laptops or tablets?

Not trying to HJ the thread, I'm just lost with this concept of no CD/DVD drive. Now I also ordered the manual from my dealer on the DVD(?) media, and was not the happiest when they told me at that time, that print form was not offered, because I want a book that I can open to a page, not a CD/DVD that I can read or print from.

I haven't needed a CD or DVD (or bluray) in years. I also build my own computers, and I never include a disk drive anymore. All software is downloaded nowadays. Even hardware that comes with a disk... you're better off downloading the updated software online.

That said, i do keep a cheap usb dvd drive around just in case.

 

[icormba]

5 computers without an optical drive? To me, that is ludicrous, so you DL all of your new SW? Who makes desktops without an optical, or maybe you only use laptops or tablets?

Not trying to HJ the thread, I'm just lost with this concept of no CD/DVD drive. Now I also ordered the manual from my dealer on the DVD(?) media, and was not the happiest when they told me at that time, that print form was not offered, because I want a book that I can open to a page, not a CD/DVD that I can read or print from.

Last 3 laptops, no CD/DVD drives. Last 2 Desktops, no CD/DVD drives.

I really shouldn't admit this, considering I work for the "Worlds Largest Chip Maker", but the old standard DeskTop PC is DEAD!!

The standard Desktop CD/DVD drive by its self is 5" x 7 1/2".

The Desktop PC's I use are extremely powerful and are only 4"x 4". So small that I have one attached to the back side of my VESA standard mount 24" Monitor. I've become a minimalist without having to go tablet. ;)

My current setup:

Please excuse the messy wires!! That little square thing is a Intel i5 Powered NUC. It has 16GB of memory, a small 160GB SSD hard drive, and browsers full of GT350 goodness!! ;)

p.s. These little guys are still bigger than the current USB driven PC's available these days.


With this setup... I need online manuals!! or I guess I could buy a $15 external USB CD/DVD drive. But then it screws up my minimalist aspirations. :doh:

 

[steveespo]

factory-manuals.com

 

[Schu]

factory-manuals.com

those are some great prices... are we sure it is completely a factory item?

 

[Optimum Performance]

factory-manuals.com

I'd like to see it, see how technical it goes. Once Ford fixes their website you can buy a $21.95 subscription for 72 hours and download the entire thing to a stick...one piece at a time. My case is still open as of Friday. It shouldn't be this difficult :ford:

 

[Steve68]

Last 3 laptops, no CD/DVD drives. Last 2 Desktops, no CD/DVD drives.

I really shouldn't admit this, considering I work for the "Worlds Largest Chip Maker", but the old standard DeskTop PC is DEAD!!

The standard Desktop CD/DVD drive by its self is 5" x 7 1/2".

The Desktop PC's I use are extremely powerful and are only 4"x 4". So small that I have one attached to the back side of my VESA standard mount 24" Monitor. I've become a minimalist without having to go tablet. ;)

My current setup:

Please excuse the messy wires!! That little square thing is a Intel i5 Powered NUC. It has 16GB of memory, a small 160GB SSD hard drive, and browsers full of GT350 goodness!! ;)

p.s. These little guys are still bigger than the current USB driven PC's available these days.


With this setup... I need online manuals!! or I guess I could buy a $15 external USB CD/DVD drive. But then it screws up my minimalist aspirations. :doh:

Heh, I also have a NUC in my garage. It's a little older than yours. I think it might even have an Atom processor in it. But it does the trick for browsing or pulling files from my network storage. It also plays my tunes for me.

If I need to read something off an old fashioned CD or DVD ROM I just bust out the USB DVD reader. And just to keep this thread on track, I keep a PC in my garage primarily for looking at manuals, diagrams, cataloging parts etc.

 

[EF300]

I wonder if this could be a group purchase and share the manual on the forum.
HMMMMMM?

IM 100% IN ON THAT

 

[kgschrader]

The 2016 Mustang Service Information CD-ROM is now available for $177.

From the Helm website: [FONT=Verdana,Arial, Helvetica,sans-serif]"The Electronic Service Information contained on each CD-ROM or DVD provides instant access to Ford Motor Company's latest, most up-to-date manufacturer repair and service information available, including Workshop, Wiring and Powertrain Control/Emmission Diagnosis. Workshop Information: Includes comprehensive instructions, procedures, approved specifications and detailed illustrations. Wiring Information: Includes component locations, circuit descriptions and troubleshooting hints. PC/ED Information: Provides engine diagnostic procedures in conjunction with the workshop and wiring diagram manuals."[/FONT]

The complete list of all 2016 Mustang and GT 350 information is here:

http://www.helminc.com/helm/Result.asp?Style=helm&Mfg=FMC&Make=FRD&Model=MUST&Year=2016&Category=&Keyword=&Module=&selected%5Fmedia=

I bought the Helm CD and tried to install it on my Windows 10 laptop.
It installs, bitches that Acrobat 5.0 and SVG Viewer 3.0 is not installed.
If you say go ahead and install, it just proceeds doing nothing.

And then, it will launch, give you a menu, but you're very lucky if you can view anything. Clicking on a wiring diagram does a Please wait, loading and it will sit there all night doing that. i know, I tried it.

I'm going to ask for my money back.

FWIW,
Kirby

 

[EF300]

I bought the Helm CD and tried to install it on my Windows 10 laptop.
It installs, bitches that Acrobat 5.0 and SVG Viewer 3.0 is not installed.
If you say go ahead and install, it just proceeds doing nothing.

And then, it will launch, give you a menu, but you're very lucky if you can view anything. Clicking on a wiring diagram does a Please wait, loading and it will sit there all night doing that. i know, I tried it.

I'm going to ask for my money back.

FWIW,
Kirby

Probably this is an issue with your computer rather than the CD rom. Possibly a driver conflict. Download and install the viewers directly from the web. Don't try to load them off the CD . That may help

 

[kgschrader]

Probably this is an issue with your computer rather than the CD rom. Possibly a driver conflict. Download and install the viewers directly from the web. Don't try to load them off the CD . That may help

I solved the issue by dragging out an old laptop with Windows XP on it.
Everything installed and I can view the wiring diagrams, etc.

Thanks for the feedback.

Kirby

 

[cking]

right click run compatible checker, it will install it in xp sp3 mode, then let it install where wants then it will work most the time. had to buy USB DVD reader to install on my surface.

 

[torque124]

soooo i would find how to compression test my coyote in there then?

....buy compression tester gauge
remove spark plugs
connect compression gauge to cylinder 1
crank engine until gauge no longer moves
repeat for all other cylinders....

If one or more pistons show much lower compression that the others, put a teaspoon of oil in it. retest . If compression increases/recovers, its your rings. If it does not, it is valves.

 

[Lurker_350]

....buy compression tester gauge
remove spark plugs
connect compression gauge to cylinder 1
crank engine until gauge no longer moves
repeat for all other cylinders....

If one or more pistons show much lower compression that the others, put a teaspoon of oil in it. retest . If compression increases/recovers, its your rings. If it does not, it is valves.

Don't you also need the throttle body open when cranking? Or does it default open when cranking since it is DBW?

Edit - I guess removing all the spark plugs before beginning compression test does essentially the same thing. I've only removed one at a time when checking compression.

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