Electrical equipment of the car engine Opel Corsa C
Engine Electrical Specifications Ignition system (petrol models) Type - Electronic with direct ignition (without distributor) Ignition order (the first cylinder is located on the timing side):...
General information and precautions Note: This Chapter deals only with systems that are directly related to the operation of the engine. Placement, the procedure for replacing control devices,...
Troubleshooting in the ignition system Note: See also Section « Troubleshooting ». General information 1. The ignition and power systems are interconnected components, so some components may perform...
OBD self-diagnosis system Note: On models equipped with an OBD II self-diagnosis system, there should be an entry on the nameplate under the hood or at the bottom of the instrument...
Ignition timing — general information 1. The ignition timing is programmed in the electronic engine control module and corrected automatically when the engine is running. 2. Before programming, it...
Battery — Shutdown Note: For general information on battery maintenance and charging, refer to Chapter 1, Section 11 . 1. When carrying out repairs, it is always recommended to...
Purchasing a new battery 5. When buying, you must choose a new battery with the same nominal voltage - 12 V, and capacity (measured in ampere-hours (Ah)), that the replacement battery...
Removing and installing the battery Note: Please read the above instructions carefully before disconnecting the battery. 8. Turn off all electrical consumers and wait approximately 1 minute to...
Generator — general information 1. The generator is an electrical machine with electromagnetic excitation. A rectifier is built into the generator to convert AC to DC. The output voltage is...
Alternator voltage test 8. If the battery does not charge or is not sufficiently charged while driving, check the alternator voltage. 9. Connect a voltmeter between the positive and...
Removal and installation of the generator Z10XE engines (P) /Z12XE/Z14XE (P) Note: The alternator removal/installation procedure is described below using Corsa-C models as an example. On Meriva models,...
Removal and installation of the voltage regulator 1. Remove the generator ( see Section 10 ). 2. Turn out 2 bots, release the fixing nut and remove the protective cover from the generator (see resist....
Checking and replacing the generator brushes 6. Remove the voltage regulator (see above) and check the length of the brushes. The brushes must be replaced if they protrude from the brush holder by 5 mm or...
Starter — general information 1. The sole purpose of the starting system is to ensure that the engine rotates at a speed sufficient to start it - approximately 300 rpm 2. The starting...
Removal and installation of a starter Z10XE engines (P) /Z12XE/Z14XE (R) 9. Disconnect both wires from the battery ( see Section 8 ). Raise and place the front of the vehicle on stands. 10. On...
Check of the traction relay of a starter 55. The most common cause of a malfunction of the starter is the failure of the traction relay. As a result, the gear does not engage with the flywheel ring...
Check of a condition and recovery repair of a starter 65. Performing a detailed diagnosis of the condition and restoring the starter should be entrusted to car service specialists - first make sure that the cost...