Body electrical systems

Body electrical systems

The electrical system is of a 12-volt negative earth type and comprises a battery, an alternator with integral voltage regulator, a starter motor and related electrical accessories, components and wiring.

Further details of the various systems are given in the relevant Sections of this Chapter.

While some repair procedures are given, the usual course of action is to renew the component concerned. The owner whose interest extends beyond mere component renewal should obtain a copy of the “Automobile Electrical & Electronic Systems Manual” which is available from the publishers of this Manual.

• Specifications
• General information and precautions
• Electrical fault-finding - general information
• Fuses and relays - location and renewal
• Headlamp bulbs and headlamps - removal and refitting
• Headlamps - alignment
• Headlamp range control - removal and refitting
• Front foglight bulb and unit - removal and refitting
• Lamp bulbs - renewal
• Direction indicators and hazard flasher system - operation and testing
• Warning lamp cluster - removal and refitting
• Ignition switch/steering column lock - removal and refitting
• Combination switches - removal and refitting
• Facia switches - removal and refitting
• Courtesy and luggage compartment light switches - removal and refitting
• Oil pressure warning switches - testing
• Instrument panel cluster - removal and refitting
• Instrument panel - dismantling, testing and reassembly
• Facia trim panel - removal and refitting
• Multi-function indicator - operation and testing
• Gearchange and consumption gauge - operation
• Cigarette lighter - removal and refitting
• Speedometer cable - removal and refitting
• Electrically-operated door mirror motor - removal and refitting
• Horn - removal and refitting
• Wiper blades - renewal
• Wiper arms - removal and refitting
• Windscreen wiper motor - removal and refitting
• Rear window wiper motor - removal and refitting
• Windscreen wiper linkage - removal and refitting
• Windscreen and headlamp washer system - pump renewal
• Radio/cassette player - removal and refitting
• Loudspeakers - removal and refitting