Power electrical devices of car Volkswagen Golf 4

Battery Care Rules
If you want to keep your battery in good working order for as long as possible, follow these guidelines. When the engine is not running, turn off all electrical devices in the...

Checking the battery
The density of the electrolyte in the battery must be checked every 3 months in order to determine the load capacity of the battery. The test is carried out with a density meter....

Charging the battery
Charging the battery must be done with the battery removed from the vehicle. Charge the battery with a charging current of 0.1 of the battery capacity until the density of the...

Removal the battery
Location of fuse holder above battery 1 - positive wire fastening; 2 - electrical connector; A - nuts Location of the clamp fastening of the conductive plate to the positive...

Installing the battery
Connecting a hose to remove gases from the battery that are generated during its operation The hose designed to remove gases released during battery operation is shown by the...

Notes regarding batteries with vent plugs
A battery that needs to have a plastic cover installed on top to cover the battery caps If possible, install only a battery with a centralized gas outlet. On the battery shown in...

Battery charging system
If the battery charge indicator lamp does not light when the ignition is turned on, check the wiring to the generator and the integrity of the indicator lamp. If the lamp still...

Description of the generator
Vehicles are equipped with alternators. Depending on the model and the electrical equipment installed on the vehicle, alternators of varying power may be installed. When...

Removal and installation the generator
Generator 1 - poly V-belt; 2 - generator; 3 - voltage regulator; 4 - screws; 5 - protective cover; 6 - screws; 7 - bolts 50, Nm; 8 - bolts 50, Nm; 9 - bracket; 10 - tension...

Replacing the generator brushes and voltage regulator
The voltage regulator and generator brushes can be replaced without removing the generator from the engine, but it is necessary to remove the upper part of the intake manifold....

Main generator faults
CAUSE METHOD OF ELIMINATION When the ignition is turned on, the battery charging indicator light does not light The battery is discharged Check the voltage and charge the battery...

Description of the starter
The starter is a DC electric motor with mixed excitation with an electromagnetic traction relay. The starter consists of a housing or stator with excitation windings, an anchor...

Engine starting system
If the starter does not work in the "engine start" key position, the following reasons are possible: the battery is faulty; open circuit between ignition switch, traction relay,...

Removal and installation the starter
Removal 1. Turn off the ignition and remove the ground cable from the battery. 2. Apply the handbrake, then raise the front of the car and secure it on stands. 3. Remove the lower...

Checking, removing and installing the starter traction relay
Checking and removing 1. Remove the starter. 2. Using additional heavy gauge wires, connect the starter housing to the negative battery terminal and connect the positive battery...

Main faults of the starter
CAUSE METHOD OF ELIMINATION The starter does not work The battery is discharged Charge the battery When terminals 30 and 50 are connected, the starter starts working Restore the...

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