Electrical equipment and appliances Ford Escort 4

Technical characteristics of electrical equipment

Nominal voltage is 12 volts, the "minus" is connected to the "ground" of the car. Battery capacity is 35-50 Ah. Generator An alternator from Bosch, Lucas or Motorola is...

Fuses and relays

Relay block installed until the end of 1985 1, 3 – spare fuses; 2 – ignition relay; 4 – relay for periodic switching on of windshield wipers; 5 – power supply relay for...

Removing and installing the generator

Mounting of generators 1 – tension bar; 2 – V-belt; 3 – generator; 4 – generator mounting bracket; 5 – bracket; 6 – lid; 7 – oil protection Despite the differences in...

Adjusting the V-belt tension

OHV Engine Alternator Belt Tension 1 – crankshaft pulley; 2 – water pump pulley; 3 – generator pulley CVH Engine Generator Belt Tension 1 – crankshaft pulley; 2 –...

Replacing the generator brushes and voltage regulator Bosch

Bosch Generator 1– fan pulley; 2 – front cover; 3 – rotor; 4 – bearing; 5 – stator; 6 – rectifier; 7 – back cover; 8 – brush holder; 9 – electronic voltage regulator The...

Replacing the Generator Brushes and Voltage Regulator Lucas

Lucas Generator 1– fan pulley; 2 – front cover; 3 – rotor; 4 – bearing; 5 – stator; 6 – rectifier; 7 – back cover; 8 – brush holder; 9 – electronic voltage regulator The...

Motorola Generator and Voltage Regulator Brush Replacement

Motorola Generator 1– fan pulley; 2 – front cover; 3 – rotor; 4 – bearing; 5 – stator; 6 – rectifier; 7 – back cover; 8 – brush holder; 9 – electronic voltage regulator...

Main generator faults

When checking the generator, as well as when operating the vehicle, it is necessary to follow a number of simple rules in order not to damage the generator: do not allow...

Features of the starter design

Bosch starter 1 – head; 2 – drive unit; 3 – drive lever; 4 – electromagnetic switch; 5 – stator; 6 – rotor; 7 – brush holder Lucas starter 1 – head; 2 – drive unit; 3 –...

Removing and installing the starter

1. Disconnect the ground wire from the battery. 2. Raise the front of the vehicle and secure it on stands. 3. Unscrew the wires from the traction relay and mark them. 4....

Main faults of the starter

CAUSE METHOD OF ELIMINATION When the starter is turned on, the starter motor does not work Starter or traction relay failure or defective wiring Check for voltage at...

Removing and installing the instrument cluster

Elements of the center console 1 – lever cuff; 2 – console for radio equipment; 3 – center console; 4 – console extension; 5 – cassette box; 6 – plug Back of instrument...

Removal and installation of measuring instruments

Back of instrument cluster since 1986 1 – watch mount; 2 – speedometer mount; 3 – fastening of temperature and fuel gauges. The arrows show the screws connecting the...

Removing and installing switches

Removal of the three-stage heater switch on models up to the end of 1985 1 – switch handle; 2 – switch; 3 – spring clamps (compress towards the switch axis) Removing the...

Removing and installing the brake light switch

1. Remove the left trim under the instrument panel by releasing the 3 clamps and pressing the metal fasteners. 2. Remove the connector from the switch, unscrew the lock...




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