General information and precautions
The body electrical system consists of all lights, wash/wipe equipment, interior electrical equipment, and associated switches and wiring.
The electrical system is of the 12 volt negative earth type. Power to the system is provided by a 12-volt battery, which is charged by the alternator (see Chapter 5).
The engine electrical system (battery, alternator, starter motor, ignition system) is covered separately in Chapter 5.
Precautions
Warning: Before carrying out any
work on the electrical system,
read through the precautions
given in “Safety first!” at the
beginning of this manual, and in Chapter 5.
Prior to working on any component in the electrical system, the battery negative lead should first be disconnected, to prevent the possibility of electrical short circuits and/or fires.
See also:
Rear seat catch - removal and refitting
Saloon models
1 Working in the luggage compartment,
release the seat catch by pulling the release
knob, or if the cable is broken, use a
screwdriver to release the catch itself.
2 Fold the backre ...
General information and precautions
General information
The system is best described by dividing it
into four separate sub-systems: air, fuel,
engine management (EEC IV system), and
ignition.
Air system
The air system consists of ...
Minor body damage - repair
Note: For more detailed information about
bodywork repair, Haynes Publishing produce
a book by Lindsay Porter called ”The Car
Bodywork Repair Manual”. This incorporates
information on such aspects ...
