Auxiliary warning system components - removal and refitting
General
1 This system monitors the fluid levels and
front brake pads for excessive wear. In the
event of a fluid level dropping below the
specified level, or the brake pads wearing
down to the minimum allowable thickness, the
driver is warned of the particular malfunction
by means of a warning lamp.
Low washer fluid warning switch
Removal
2 Drain or syphon out the reservoir fluid then
disconnect the switch multi-plug. Lever the
switch away from the seal grommet using the
flat blade of a suitable screwdriver. Do not
allow fluid to enter the connectors.
Refitting
3 Refit in reverse order of removal, checking
that the grommet is correctly seated. On
completion, check that the switch is
operational and that there are no leaks around
the grommet.
Low coolant warning switch
Removal
4 Drain the coolant from the expansion tank
(see Chapter 1), having first depressurized the
system if necessary.
5 Detach the switch multi-plug and then unscrew the threaded retainer. The switch can then be levered from the seal grommet using a flat-bladed screwdriver. Do not allow coolant to enter the connectors.
Refitting
6 Refit in reverse order, and, on completion,
check the switch operation and, when the
reservoir is refilled to the specified level, that
there are no signs of leaks from the
grommet/retainer.
Warning indicator control unit
Removal
7 Remove the radio speaker grille and
speaker from the facia.
8 Disconnect the multi-plug from the warning indicator/control assembly and then remove the two nylon fixing nuts which hold the assembly in position on the facia panel. Take care when withdrawing and handling the unit not to knock it, as the integral microelectronics could be damaged.
Refitting
9 Refit in the reverse order of removal. On
completion check that the warning lights
function for the initial period of five seconds
after the ignition is switched on.
Low fuel sensor unit
10 This is integral with the fuel tank sender
unit and is removed from the tank as
described in Chapter 4.
Brake pad wear indicators 11 The sensors are integral with the brake pads. Refer to Chapter 9 for details of brake pad removal and refitting.
Auxiliary system warning light
bulbs
12 The auxiliary warning light bulbs are
integral with the instrument panel and are
welded in position. They cannot be individually
renewed. To remove the instrument panel refer
to Section 9.
See also:
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or 6 months)
1 Simply pull the oil filler cap from the rocker
cover and, where applicable, disconnect the
hose(s) from the cap.
2 Inspect the filler cap, and if necessary clean
the cap using clean petrol to re ...
Ignition timing check - models with contact breaker distributor
(Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
Note: With modern ignition systems the only
suitable way to time the ignition accurately is
with a stroboscopic timing light. However, for
initial setting up purposes (ie after major
overhaul, or ...
Hydraulic system - bleeding (anti-lock braking system)
Note: Before starting work, refer to the
warning at the beginning of Section 11
concerning the dangers of hydraulic fluid.
1 On cars equipped with the anti-lock braking
system there are two bleed ...