Electrical Equipment and Appliances Opel Astra J (petrol)
Design features of electrical equipment The electrical equipment of the car is made according to a single-wire circuit: the negative terminals of sources and consumers of electricity are connected to...
Location of fuses and fuse-links and their replacement Most vehicle electrical power circuits are protected by fuses. Headlights, fan motors, fuel pump and other powerful current consumers are connected via relays....
Design and testing of the ignition switch (lock) Switch (lock) ignition switch with mechanical locking device and electrical contact part is located on the right side of the steering column under the steering...
Replacing the ignition switch (lock) cylinder You will need a thin rod (e.g. drill). 1. Disconnect the wire from the terminal «minus» battery. 2. Remove the steering wheel (see Removal and installation of...
Replacement and maintenance of spark plugs You will need: special key «at 16» for removing spark plugs (with rubber bushing to hold the spark plug). 1. Remove the ignition module (see Removal and...
Removal and installation of the ignition module The ignition module is an assembly that combines four ignition coils (one coil for each spark plug). The module is non-separable, cannot be repaired, and if at...
Replacing the tailgate window wiper motor You will need: keys «at 13», «on 10», flat blade screwdriver. 1. Disconnect the wire from the terminal «minus» battery. 2. Mark the position of the wiper blade...
Replacing the power window control unit and switches You will need a flat blade screwdriver. 1. Disconnect the wire from the terminal «minus» battery. 2. Remove the screw securing the power window control unit to...
Replacing the front door power window motor You will need a TORX T30 key. 1. Remove the power window (see Replacing the power window of the front door ). 2. Remove the three screws securing the gearmotor...
Replacing the rear door power window motor You will need a TORX T30 key. 1. Remove the power window (see Replacing the power window rear door ). 2. Remove the three screws securing the gearmotor to the...
Replacing the joystick control exterior mirrors You will need a flat blade screwdriver. 1. Disconnect the wire from the terminal «minus» battery. 2. Remove the driver's door trim (see Removal and...
Design features of the instrument cluster All control devices of the car are united in a combination of devices. It includes an electronic speedometer and tachometer, an electromagnetic type fuel...
Removal and installation of a combination of devices You will need a key «on 7». 1. Disconnect the wire from the terminal «minus» battery. 2. Remove the steering wheel (see Removal and installation of a steering...
Removal and installation of the central display Removal and installation of the central display and the block of switches of the alarm system, the central lock and an airbag of the forward passenger. You...
Removal and installation of the car radio You will need: key «on 7», flat blade screwdriver. 1. Disconnect the wire from the terminal «minus» battery. 2. Remove console trim (see Removal and...
Removing and installing speakers To remove the speakers installed in the front doors, perform the following operations. You will need a key «on 7». 1. Remove the front door upholstery (see...
Removal and installation of the immobilizer You will need: screwdrivers with a flat and cross-shaped blade. 1. Remove the steering wheel (see Removal and installation of a steering wheel ). 2. Remove the...
Replacing the oil pressure warning light sensor The oil pressure warning light sensor is screwed into the cylinder block wall at the left front of the engine (under the exhaust manifold) and covered with an...
Replacing the fuel gauge sensor The fuel gauge sensor is located in the fuel tank (on the fuel module). 1. Remove the fuel module (see Removal, installation and repair of the fuel pump ). 2....
Replacing the Low Oil Level Sensor The low oil level warning light sensor is installed inside the oil sump, and the adapter block of its wiring harness is located in the wall of the oil sump....
Checking and replacing the reverse light switch The reverse light switch is located on top of the gearbox housing. You will need a key «at 22». 1. Disconnect the wire from the terminal «minus» battery. 2....