Specifications for starting and charging systems Specifications System type 12 volts, negative terminal connected to the car body Battery low-maintenance Generator Valeo or Mitsubishi Starter Valeo or Bosch
Battery — removal, inspection and installation Checking the density of the electrolyte in the battery must be done every 3 months in order to determine the load capacity of the battery. The check is made by a density meter. When determining the density of the...
Charging system — description and verification If the battery charging control lamp does not light when the ignition is turned on, check the wiring connection to the generator and the integrity of the control lamp. If the lamp still does not light, check the...
Alternator — removal and installation Removing 1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. 2. Remove the auxiliary drive belt. 3. Remove the rubber boots covering the generator terminals, then unscrew the nuts and remove the wires from the generator. 4. On...
Engine starting system — check If the starter does not work in the key position "engine starting", the following reasons are possible: incorrect anti-launch system code; battery is defective; open circuit between the ignition switch, traction relay,...
Starter — removal and installation Removing 1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. 2. Raise the front of the car and secure it on stands. Remove the air filter and piping if necessary to improve access. 3. Loosen two nuts (indicated by arrows) and...
Oil pressure sensor — removal and installation Removing 1. The sensor is located on the front side of the cylinder block above the oil filter. 2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. 3. Remove the protective cover covering the electrical connector of the sensor...
Oil level sensor — removal and installation Removing the oil level sensor The sensor is located on the rear side of the cylinder block lining on the flywheel side. The best access to the sensor is from the bottom of the car. Removal and installation See...
Ignition System (Gasoline Engines) — Description On all models, the ignition system is integrated with the fuel injection system and is an integrated engine control system from a single ECU. On engines with a volume of 1.6 liters, the ignition system consists of 2...
Checking the ignition system 1. In the event of a malfunction in the engine management system, check that the air filter element is clean, the spark plugs are in good condition and with adjusted gaps, the engine ventilation hoses are not clogged,...
Ignition coil — removal and installation Removing 1.6 liter engines 1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. The ignition coil is mounted on the left front end of the cylinder head. 2. Release the retainer and remove the connector from the ignition coil....
Setting the ignition timing The engines do not have any alignment marks on the flywheel or crankshaft pulley. The ignition timing setting is constantly monitored and changed by the ECU. Without special equipment it is impossible to check the...
Preheating system (diesel engines) A glow plug is installed in each vortex chamber. Glow plugs are used when starting a cold engine. The voltage supply to the glow plugs is controlled by a timing relay in combination with a diesel electronic injection...
Glow plugs — removal, inspection and installation Removing Attention! If the preheating system has just been running or the engine has just been turned off, the glow plugs will be very hot. 1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. 2. Remove the air intake pipe...
Control unit of the preheating system Location of the preheating system control unit on 1.9 liter engines The block is located on the left front side of the engine compartment on the side of the fuse box on 1.9 liter engines and on the suspension under the...