General information about the ignition system Note: When operating a car in high mountains (at high altitude) or driving with a cold engine, the ignition timing advances slightly to ensure optimum engine...
Candles and ignition coils Removal and installation - (GDI engines) Before removing parts, remove the decorative engine cover. - Removal of parts is carried out in the order of the numbers...
Ignition sensors Removal and installation of the crankshaft position sensor − Remove the lower timing belt cover before starting to remove the parts. − When removing parts, refer to the...
General information about the launch system The engine starting system consists of a battery, a starter, a traction relay, an ignition switch, a start inhibit switch, connecting wiring and battery wires. When the...
Checks and adjustments Attention: on some models, the output location "M", to which the stator winding wire is connected, may differ from that shown in the figures, so do not mix up the...
Start starter Removal and installation Before you start removing parts, do the following: A) Remove the air filter assembly. b) Disconnect the variator control cable. Removal of parts...
General information about the charge system The charging system consists of a battery, a generator with an integrated electronic output voltage regulator, a battery charge indicator and electrical wiring. The...
Maintenance Precautions 1. Connect the wires to the battery terminals correctly. 2. When charging the battery, disconnect the wires from its terminals. 3. Do not use a high-voltage tester with...
Generator Output Voltage Drop Test Note: this check is necessary to evaluate the status of the wiring from the output "IN" alternator to positive battery terminal (including fusible link). 1. Before...
Checking the output current of the generator Note: This test determines if the output of the generator is within the nominal value. 1. Before starting to test the generator output current, always carry out minor...
Checking the regulated voltage Note: This test determines if the generator voltage regulator is properly controlling the generator output voltage. 1. Before starting a test, always check the...
Car generator Removal and installation − Before starting to remove the parts, do the following: A) Remove the engine crankcase guards. b) (GDI engines) Remove the accessory drive...