Engine electrical systems

Engine electrical systems

The engine electrical systems include all ignition, charging and starting components.

Because of their engine-related functions, these components are discussed separately from body electrical devices such as the lights, the instruments, etc.

• Specifications
• General information, precautions and battery disconnection
• Battery - removal and refitting
• Battery leads - check and renewal
• Ignition system - general information and precautions
• Ignition system - testing
• Ignition coil - removal and refitting
• Ignition module (automatic transmission models only) - removal and refitting
• Ignition timing - checking
• Crankshaft speed/position sensor - checking, removal and refitting
• Charging system - general information and precautions
• Charging system - testing
• Alternator - removal and refitting
• Alternator brushes and voltage regulator - renewal
• Starting system - general information and precautions
• Starting system - testing
• Starter motor - removal and refitting
• Starter motor - brush and solenoid renewal