Vehicle starting and charging systems Ford Scorpio 2

Removing and installing the battery
The battery is located on the left side of the engine compartment. Caution: Disconnect the battery only when the ignition is switched off, otherwise the injection system...

Notes on maintenance-free batteries
Vehicles are equipped as standard with rechargeable batteries that do not require constant maintenance. These batteries should only be topped up with distilled water as...

Charging the battery
Items marked with an * do not need to be performed for a maintenance-free standard battery. Instructions for working with maintenance-free batteries are given in...

Checking the battery
Checking the electrolyte level The electrolyte level in each cell must be between the MIN·mark -1- and the MAX mark -2-. If necessary, remove battery cap -3- and top up...

Storage of the battery
To avoid aging of the battery, it should be recharged approximately once every 2 months during storage. A battery that has not been used for a long time (e.g. when...

Spontaneous battery discharge
Depending on the vehicle version, a discharge is added to the natural spontaneous discharge of the battery. due to the current consumption of various control devices...

Diagnostics of battery malfunctions
Battery troubleshooting *) These items do not apply to a battery that does not require constant maintenance.

BOSCH generator — design description
The vehicle is equipped with an alternator. Depending on the model and version, a generator of different power can be installed. Power is indicated on the generator...

Safety precautions when working with an alternator
When working on the electrical system in the engine compartment, be sure to disconnect the ground wire (-) battery. Attention: This erases the contents of electronic...

Alternator voltage test
Connect a voltmeter between the positive (+) and negative (-) battery poles. Start the engine. When starting the engine, the voltage should not fall below 9.5 volts....

Removal and installation of the generator
Attention: the generator is also an exchangeable unit. This means that when buying a repaired or new generator, the defective generator is accepted by the seller as...

Replacing and checking the brushes of the generator and the relay-regulator
Attention: Brushes can be replaced separately only on the BOSCH generator. For generators of other manufacturers, it is necessary to replace the assembly of the...

Diagnostics of malfunctions of the generator
Diagnostics of malfunctions of the generator

BOSCH starter — design description
A small electric motor called a starter is used to start an internal combustion engine. In order for the car engine to be started, the starter must spin the engine...

Removal and installation of a starter
Withdrawal Important: disconnect the ground wire (-) battery. Attention: This erases the contents of electronic storage devices such as. such as an engine trouble code...

Starter Troubleshooting
Starter Troubleshooting When the starter is not turning. first of all, it is necessary to check whether the voltage necessary for its operation is supplied to terminal...