Car charging and starting system Ford Escort 5

Technical specifications

Supply voltage - 12 V. The negative terminal of the battery is connected to the car body. Battery Capacity and designation: petrol engines 1.4 dm³ - 240 A / 45 Ah;...

General information

The ignition system ensures ignition of the fuel-air mixture in each cylinder at the right moment. The ignition system consists of spark plugs, ignition coils,...

Electrical circuits

Blade fuses are used to protect electrical circuits, the color of which corresponds to the fuse protection current. The serviceability of the fuse is determined by the...

Battery

Cars are equipped at the factory with a maintenance-free battery that requires no maintenance other than keeping the case and terminals clean. To clean the terminals,...

Removing and installing the battery

Removal Unscrew the nut and disconnect the negative terminal from the battery. Remove the plastic cover from the positive terminal of the battery then unscrew the nut...

Checking the charging system

If the charging indicator lamp on the instrument cluster does not light after the ignition is turned on, check the connection of the electrical wires to the generator....

Removing and installing the generator

Removal Remove the negative terminal from the battery. Raise the front wheels and secure them on stands. Unscrew the bolts and remove the drive belt splash guard (see...

Cleaning the generator and replacing the voltage regulator

Remove the negative terminal from the battery. Remove the alternator from the engine. Bosch generators K1-55A and K1-70A Unscrew 2 screws and remove the regulator with...

Checking the engine starting system

If the starter does not work when the key is turned in the ignition switch, the following reasons are possible: the battery is low. the electrical circuit between the...

Removing and installing the starter

Removal Remove the negative terminal from the battery. Raise the front of the car and secure it on stands. Unscrew 2 nuts and remove the starter heat shield. Unscrew the...




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