Electrical equipment of car engine VW Golf 1, petrol
General information about the engine electrical equipment
The engine electrical equipment consists of three main parts: the battery charging system (charging circuit), engine starting and ignition systems. The rest of the vehicle's...
The engine electrical equipment consists of three main parts: the battery charging system (charging circuit), engine starting and ignition systems. The rest of the vehicle's...
Tools and equipment
In addition to the tools included in the basic set, the following special tools will be required to work with the engine's electrical equipment: Test lamp and jumpers - for...
In addition to the tools included in the basic set, the following special tools will be required to work with the engine's electrical equipment: Test lamp and jumpers - for...
Checking the charging circuit
Security measures When performing any work on electrical circuits associated with a generator, it is important to follow these rules: 1. Never disconnect or rearrange the battery...
Security measures When performing any work on electrical circuits associated with a generator, it is important to follow these rules: 1. Never disconnect or rearrange the battery...
Removal and installation the generator
Removal 1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery, release the wire clamp and disconnect the electrical connector on the rear of the alternator (drawing D:4, D:5). 2. Loosen...
Removal 1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery, release the wire clamp and disconnect the electrical connector on the rear of the alternator (drawing D:4, D:5). 2. Loosen...
Generator repair
The Golf, Jetta, and Scirocco models can be equipped with one of two types of alternators: Bosch or Motorola (drawing D:7, D:8, D:9). The following procedure for replacing the...
The Golf, Jetta, and Scirocco models can be equipped with one of two types of alternators: Bosch or Motorola (drawing D:7, D:8, D:9). The following procedure for replacing the...
Ignition distributor
Removal - all engines 1. Disconnect the ground wire from the battery, turn the crankshaft so as to bring the piston of cylinder No.1 to TDC at the end of the compression stroke...
Removal - all engines 1. Disconnect the ground wire from the battery, turn the crankshaft so as to bring the piston of cylinder No.1 to TDC at the end of the compression stroke...
Ignition coil
Removal and installation The ignition coil is mounted at the rear of the engine compartment (figure D:25). To remove the coil, disconnect the low-voltage wire connectors from the...
Removal and installation The ignition coil is mounted at the rear of the engine compartment (figure D:25). To remove the coil, disconnect the low-voltage wire connectors from the...
Checking the starter
If the starter does not work, see the section " Possible malfunctions of the engine electrical equipment " at the end of this chapter, then follow the procedures described below...
If the starter does not work, see the section " Possible malfunctions of the engine electrical equipment " at the end of this chapter, then follow the procedures described below...
Removal and installation the starter
Removal 1. Disconnect the ground wire from the battery. 2. Disconnect all wires from the starter solenoid relay, noting their position. 3. Remove the bolt securing the exhaust...
Removal 1. Disconnect the ground wire from the battery. 2. Disconnect all wires from the starter solenoid relay, noting their position. 3. Remove the bolt securing the exhaust...
Starter repair
Replacing brushes 1. Remove the starter from the engine as described earlier and remove the protective cap from the brush holder cover (figure D:29). 2. Remove the retaining ring...
Replacing brushes 1. Remove the starter from the engine as described earlier and remove the protective cap from the brush holder cover (figure D:29). 2. Remove the retaining ring...
Replacing sensors
Oil Pressure Sensor - Replacement The oil pressure sensor on 1.1/1.3 l engines is installed on the cylinder head on the carburetor side, and on 1.5/1.6/1.8 l engines - at the rear...
Oil Pressure Sensor - Replacement The oil pressure sensor on 1.1/1.3 l engines is installed on the cylinder head on the carburetor side, and on 1.5/1.6/1.8 l engines - at the rear...
Possible malfunctions of the engine electrical equipment
Possible malfunctions of the engine electrical equipment, their causes and methods of elimination.
Possible malfunctions of the engine electrical equipment, their causes and methods of elimination.
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