Starting and charging systems
The engine electrical system includes all charging, starting and ignition system components and the engine oil pressure sensor.
See also:
Tailgate/boot lid/fuel filler flap release cable - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Operate the control lever to open the
tailgate/boot lid and the fuel filler flap (see
illustration).
14.1 Tailgate/boot lid/fuel filler flap control lever assembly
2 Remove the driver ...
Contact breaker points adjustment - models with contact breaker
distributor (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Spring back the retaining clips or undo the
screws as appropriate and lift off the
distributor cap.
2 Withdraw the rotor arm from the distributor
shaft.
3 Using a screwdriver, gently prise the
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Idle speed and mixture adjustment (Every 6000 miles or 6
months)
Caution: Certain adjustment
points in the fuel system are
protected by “tamperproof”
caps, plugs or seals. In some
EEC countries (though not yet in the UK)
it is an offence to drive a vehicle wit ...
