Power electrical devices Opel Vectra A (petrol)

Power Equipment Specifications
System Type - 12V (Volts) Negative Ground Battery capacity: 36, 44, 55 or 66 Ah Generator Type - Bosch or Delco-Rem Output current - 55 or 70 A, depending on...

Electrical system — general description
Warning: Before working on the electrical system, read the safety precautions given in Chapter 3 from this Section. 1. The electrical system is 12 volts with...

Ignition system — general description
1. The ignition system ignites the air/fuel mixture in each cylinder at the correct moment, depending on engine speed and load. A variety of ignition systems...

Electrical System — Precautions
Warning: The high voltage generated by the contactless ignition system is extremely dangerous and can even be fatal under some circumstances. Do not touch the...

Checking the ignition system — general description
Note: Before you begin, see. Chapter 3 . Always turn off the ignition before disconnecting or connecting any component and when using a multimeter to check...

Battery — Checking and Charging
Note: Before you begin, see. Chapter 3 . Examination 1. Topping up and checking the electrolyte in each cell is not possible. The battery condition can only be...

Battery — Removal and Installation
Note: Before you begin, see. Chapter 3 . Removal 1. The battery is located in the left front corner of the engine compartment. 2. Disconnect the wiring from...

Generator — description
1. Depending on the model and engine, a Delco-Remy or Bosch generator may be installed. The maximum output power and voltage of the generator also vary. 2. The...

Generator — removal and installation
Note: Before you begin, see. Chapter 3 . In addition to the "compact" series generators Removal 1. Disconnect the wiring from the battery. 2. Disconnect the...

Generator — check
Because of the need for specialized knowledge and equipment to check or service the alternator, it is recommended to contact a dealer or specialist. The book...

Generator brushes — removal, inspection and installation
Delco-Remy type (except "compact") Removal 1. Remove the generator as described in Chapter 9 . 2. Draw a line to align the casings. 3. Unscrew the three tie...

Generator Drive Belt — Removal, Installation and Adjustment
V-belt (not ribbed) Removal 1. Disconnect the air intake line from the air cleaner and air block or throttle body, depending on the model, and remove it for...

Starter — General Description
1. The Delco-Remy or Bosch starter is mounted at the rear of the cylinder block. Both are pre-engagement type (pre-engaged freewheel clutch), that is, the...

Starter — check
Note: Before you begin, see. Chapter 3 . Examination 1. If the starter does not turn the crankshaft - this is not a problem, there are several possible...

Starter — removal and installation
Note: Before you begin, see. Chapter 3 . Removal 1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. 2. Apply the handbrake, then jack up the front of the...

Starter — overhaul
If you suspect that the starter is faulty, it should be removed from the vehicle and taken to an auto electrician for testing. However, do find out the cost of...

Ignition coil — removal, inspection and installation
Note: Before you begin, see. Chapter 3 . To check the ignition coil you will need an ohmmeter. Removal 1. The ignition coil is made in the form of a...

Breaker Cover and Distributor Runner — Removal and Installation
Note: Before you begin, see. Chapter 3 . Removal Models 14 NV and 16 SV 1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. 2. Mark the position of each high...

Distributor (models with one overhead camshaft) — removal and installation
Note: Before you begin, see. Chapter 3 . To check the ignition timing on 14 NV and 16SV engines, you will need a tachometer and a stroboscope. Removal 1....

Distributor (models with two overhead camshafts) — removal and installation
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. 2. Remove the breaker-distributor cover as described in Chapter 17 . 3. Disconnect the distributor...

Distributor — disassembly, inspection and assembly
Note: Before you begin disassembling the distributor, find out if replacement parts are available and how much they cost. It may be more cost effective to...

Ignition timing — checking and adjustment
Note: Before you begin, see. Chapter 3 . To perform this procedure, you will need a tachometer and a stroboscope. To adjust the ignition timing, you must...

Ignition timing — adjustment for use with unleaded petrol
Models 14 NV 1. All models with 14 NV engine have ignition timing adjusted for use with 95 RON unleaded petrol and no other adjustment is required. 2. If...

Electronic modules — removal and installation
Note: To take precautions when working with electronic components, please refer to Chapter 3 . HEI module (models 14 NV) Removal 1. The module is mounted on a...

MSTS-i Components — Removal and Installation
Note: Before you begin, see. Chapter 3 . The procedures for removing and installing the ignition system components and the electronic module are given in the...

Motronic System Components — Removal and Installation
Note: Before you begin, see. Chapter 3 . The procedures for removing and installing the ignition system components and the electronic module are given in the...

DIS module — removal and installation
Note: Before you begin, see. Chapter 3 . Removal 1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. 2. Disconnect the high voltage wires from the module...

Camshaft phase sensor (engine C20 XE) — removal and installation
Note: Before you begin, see. Chapter 3 . Removal 1. The camshaft position sensor is installed at the end of the cylinder head in the position normally occupied...

Troubleshooting the electrical system
Note: For engine starting problems, see Chapter " Engine ". The battery does not hold a charge for more than a few days Internal battery failure ( Section 5 )...

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