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:
Body exterior fittings - removal and refitting
Spoilers and wheel arch
deflectors
Removal
1 The spoilers and wheel arch deflectors
fitted to XR3, XR3i, Cabriolet and RS Turbo
models are secured by screws, rivets and
clips, or a combination o ...
Central door locking system components - removal and refitting
General
1 On pre-1986 models the locks, with the
exception of the one on the driver’s door, are
actuated by solenoids (see illustration).
18.1 Layout of the solenoid operated central door lockin ...
Spark control system components (carburettor models) - removal and refitting
Spark delay and sustain valves
1 Disconnect the vacuum pipes at the valve
and withdraw the valve.
2 When refitting a spark delay valve, the valve
must be positioned with the black end
(marked “CA ...
