Power electrical devices of car Volkswagen Passat B5

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 performed using 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 and installation the battery
Decoding the symbols on the battery label 1 - When servicing the battery, it is necessary to follow the safety instructions set out in the operating manual. 2 - The 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...

Generator device
Generator 1 - poly V-belt, 2 - generator, 3 - voltage regulator, 4 - screws, 5 - protective cover, 6 - screws Generator installed on models with 1.6-I and 1.8-I engines with power...

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

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
Starter 1 - front cover, 2 - traction relay, 3 - casing, 4 - brush holder, 5 - stator, 6 - rotor, 7 - drive gear with overrunning clutch The location of the contacts on the back...

Starter solenoid relay
Place of application of sealant F - connection point of the traction relay and starter Removal 1. Remove the starter. 2. Using additional large-section wires, connect the starter...

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...

Main faults of the starter
If you do not hear the solenoid click when you turn on the starter and the starter motor does not run, check to see if there is voltage at terminal 50. When the engine starts, the...

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