Electrical specifications System type - 12 volt negative ground Battery, capacity - 45, 50, 54, 63 or 64 Ah Generator Type — Bosch Output current - 65 or 90 A Minimum brush length - 5.0...
General description and precautions The electrical system is 12 volt negative ground and has a belt driven alternator with a built in voltage regulator. Starter - pre-engagement. When working on...
Maintenance of electrical equipment Perform the following procedures at the intervals given in " Maintenance " at the beginning of the guide. Checking lights and horn 1. Check the operation of...
Battery — removal and installation 1. The battery is located in the engine compartment on the left side, just behind the bulkhead. On some models, it may be equipped with a protective coating....
Battery — Maintenance 1. If a conventional battery is used, the electrolyte level in each cell must be checked every month and, if necessary, replenished with distilled or deionized...
Generator — removal and installation 1. On 4-cylinder engines, the alternator is located on the left side, above the drive cover. On 5-cylinder engines - on the left side of the engine base. 2....
Generator brushes — check and replacement 1. Access to the rear of the alternator on 4-cylinder models is easy, the brushes and voltage regulator can be removed without removing the alternator from the...
Starter — check in the car 1. If the starter does not work, at first check up reliability of fastening of electroconducting to clips on the traction relay. 2. Connect a voltmeter or lamp...
Starter — removal and installation 1. Guided Chapter 3, paragraph 2 , disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. For better access, apply the parking brake, raise the front of the vehicle, then...
Starter — bulkhead 1. Mark the position of the shroud and mounting bracket (where used) relative to each other. 2. Remove the nuts and washers, remove the mounting bracket...
Fuses and relays — general description 1. Fuses and relays are located in a box on the right side of the bulkhead. Fuse numbers and relay locations are marked on the cover (photo). In addition, some...
Combined switch — removal and installation 1. Guided Chapter 3, paragraph 2 , disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the steering wheel ( Section 10 ). 3. Remove coverings from a steering...
Switches — removal and installation Dashboard switch 1. Use a small screwdriver to remove the switch from the dashboard (photo). 2. Disconnect the multi-pin plug from the back of the switch...
Dashboard — removal and installation 1. Guided Chapter 3, paragraph 2 , disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the steering wheel ( Section 10 ). 3. Remove the cover or combination...
Devices — removal and installation 1. Remove the dashboard as described in Chapter 15 (photo). 2. To remove the speedometer, unscrew the four fixing screws (photo), and lift it off the panel. 3....
Headlights — alignment 1. Headlight alignment should ideally be done by an Audi dealer using special equipment, but as a last resort, an acceptable adjustment can be made as follows....
Lamps — removal Note: Incandescent lamps must always be replaced with identical type and specifications given in Specifications . Front position lamp 1.Remove the plastic...
Wiper blades and levers — removal and installation 1. Before removing the wiper blade, first move the lever away from the windshield and rotate the horizontal wiper blade. 2. Lift the small spring clip, then...
Wiper motor and frame — removal and installation Note: The wiper motor cannot be removed separately from the frame. 1. Turn on the ignition and wipers, then turn off the ignition when the wiper blades become...
Washer system — general description 1. All models are equipped with a windshield washer system. Coupe models additionally have a tailgate washer system, and some models are equipped with a...
Sound signal — removal and installation 1. Apply the parking brake, then jack up the front of the vehicle and support it on axle stands. Remove the mudguard from under the engine. 2. Horns are...
Radio — removal and installation 1. The radio has special installation brackets, special rods are required for removal. 2. Guided Chapter 3, paragraph 2 , disconnect the negative battery...
On-board computer — general description 1. The trip computer is located on the back of the dashboard. It shows six data: 1) Instant fuel consumption 2) Possible mileage with the same driving style...
Troubleshooting the electrical system Starter does not crank engine Low battery Loose battery wiring Loose starter connections Worn starter brushes or dirty switch Starter turns engine over slowly...