Specification of electrical equipment Battery Type - Lead Acid Voltage - 12 V Mass terminal - Negative Capacity: European countries - 45 Ah Countries with a cold climate - 60 Ah Generator Brand Paris-Rhone Sev-Marchal Type A12R12 71210602 Power 500 W 500 W...
General description of electrical equipment The electrical system of a car consists of three main components: (1) battery, (2) generator with voltage regulator and (3) starter. The remaining electrical equipment can be divided into 3 main groups: (1) lighting...
Fuses — location and purpose 1. The fuse box with a removable cover is located in the engine compartment on the inner surface of the left front fender (see photo). 2. There are 7 fuse positions on the box, numbered from front to back. The first...
Dashboard — removal and installation 1. Disconnect the ground wire from the battery. 2. To remove the trim frame of the dashboard, lift it from below and bend it towards you (see photo). 3. Insert a small screwdriver between the top of the dashboard and...
Removal and installation of the dashboard on production models from 1983 1. Disconnect the ground wire from the battery. 2. Remove the 4 screws securing the dashboard trim. Remove lining. 3. Pull the dashboard out of the two clips securing its bottom edge. Carefully pull the board towards...
Low Oil Alarm System (1985 Models) — Description 1. The 1985 model has a low oil warning system installed on the crankcase. The system consists of an oil level sensor located in the sump, a signal lamp on the instrument cluster and an electronic control unit located...
Removal and installation of a rheostat of a blower of a heater of salon Models up to 1983 1. Disconnect the ground wire from the battery. 2. Remove the handles from the heater control panel. 3. Remove the cigarette lighter and pull out the cigarette lighter housing, first turning it until...
Central locking system — description 1. Starting in 1981, some models are equipped with an electromagnetic central locking system that sets the locks on all doors to the same position as the driver's door lock. The central locking does not exclude the...
Power windows — description 1. On some recent models, the front door windows are equipped with power windows operated by two electric motors controlled by two switches on the center console. 2. To gain access to the power window mechanism, follow...
Windscreen wiper brushes — removal and installation 1. Wiper blades should be regularly inspected and replaced, especially if they begin to fail to clean the glass. Wipe the brushes from time to time with a damp cloth. 2. To replace the brush, lift the leash and squeeze...
Windshield wiper leashes — removal and installation 1. Before removing the leash, turn the wiper on and off to make sure the leashes are in the normal parked position (wipers are parallel to the bottom edge of the windshield). 2. Lift the flip cap at the lower end of the...
Windshield Wiper Mechanism — Diagnosis and Troubleshooting 1. If the wiper does not operate at all or operates too slowly, check the motor connector for a secure fit and the motor wiring for damage and proper grounding. If everything is in order, check the current consumed by...
Windshield wiper mechanism — removal and installation 1. Disconnect the ground wire from the battery and remove the wiper arms ( see section 26 ). 2. Remove the 4 clips and the central Phillips screw that secure the black plastic air intake grille in front of the...
Windshield washer — general information 1. The washer includes an electric pump that takes water from the washer reservoir and directs it to 2 nozzles that supply water to the glass. To turn on the washer, with the ignition on, push the wiper lever towards...
Beep — Diagnosis and Troubleshooting 1. Two sound horns are located behind the front bumper near the right headlight and can be reached after removing the front grille. 2. If the buzzer does not work, disconnect the power cable (N 24) and use a 12V test...
Radios and car radios — installation (general part) The radio or car stereo will only work well if installed correctly. When buying them, you should check that they have the same polarity as the electrical system of the machine. The final choice of a place to install the...
Radios and car radios — radio interference suppression (general part) The main source of radio interference is a running generator. It gives a noise reminiscent of the operation of an electric mixer, and "mixer" starts to run faster as the engine speed increases. To suppress interference...
Radio interference from front brake calipers 1. Pre-1986 models may experience radio interference from the front brake calipers (especially when driving on wet or salted roads). Noise travels to the radio via brake pad wear sensor wires. 2. Interference can be...
Diagnostics of malfunctions of electrical equipment Starter does not crank engine Low battery Loose or corroded battery terminals Loose or corroded starter electrical contacts Break in solenoid wiring Faulty ignition/starter switch Faulty solenoid Faulty starter Starter...