Pre-engaged starter: The traction relay engages the pinion gear with the ring gear before the starter motor is energized.
This section provides a repair procedure, although in some cases it may be more beneficial to replace entire units with worn components.
Every 16,000 km, check the operation of all electrical equipment and the electrolyte level in the battery. Top up electrolyte if necessary. At the same time, check the wiper blades for wear and replace them if necessary.
Type of electrical equipment: 12 V, negative terminals to ground.
Accumulator battery
Characteristic | Meaning |
Capacity, Ah | 55 |
Generator
Characteristic | Meaning |
Type | Bosch 55A or 65A |
Charging current at engine speed, A | |
| 36 at 1040 rpm, |
| 36 at 930 rpm, |
| 36 at 1040 rpm, |
| 36 at 930 rpm, |
| 43 at 980 rpm, |
The smallest admissible height of brushes, mm | 5 |
Starter
Characteristic | Meaning |
Type | pre-engaged |
power, kWt | 0.85; 1.04 or 1.5 |
Lamps used on cars, W:
Purpose of the lamp | Meaning |
headlight bulbs (halogen) | 60/65 |
Fog lamps (halogen) | 55 |
Turn signal lamps | 21 |
Turn signal and front position lamps | 21/5 |
Stop lamps | 21 |
Reversing lamps | 21 |
License plate lamps | 5 |
Tail lamps | 10 |
Front parking lamps | 4 |
Rear fog lamps | 21 |
Interior lamps | 10 |
Glove box lights | 5 |
Trunk Lights | 10 |
Battery Maintenance
The standard battery has an automatic overflow prevention device. If the electrolyte level is below the upper mark on the front of the battery, remove the fill plugs or cap and add distilled water until the cavities above the rubber plugs begin to fill with water (see fig.). At this level, the cells are filled and the plate separators are covered with electrolyte.
Keep the top surface of the battery clean and free of dust and moisture that will eventually cause the battery to partially self-discharge.
Check for corrosion of the brackets and battery mounting pad. If signs of corrosion are found, remove the battery, remove the corrosion products, treat the affected surface with an appropriate anti-corrosion compound and apply a coat of paint of the original color.
Whenever you remove a battery, check it for cracks and leaks. Cracks can appear in winter when topping up with distilled water after driving, and not before leaving. In this case, the water, which has not had time to mix with the electrolyte, freezes and breaks the wall of the battery tank. Cracks in the tank can be repaired with an appropriate compound, but this depends on the material of the tank. If electrolyte leaks from one of the battery cells, fill it with fresh electrolyte.
An excessively high electrolyte level with an intact battery tank indicates an overcharged battery and a possible voltage regulator failure.
With a low annual mileage of the car, it is recommended to check the density of the electrolyte every three months to determine the state of charge of the battery. To check, use a hydrometer inserted through a rubber stopper, comparing the results obtained with the data below:
Characteristic | Meaning |
Ambient temperature 25°C | |
| 1,270—1,290 |
| 1,230—1,250 |
| 1,110—1,130 |
It should be remembered that the calibration of the hydrometer is made for an electrolyte temperature of 15°C. So subtract 0.007 from the measured value for every 10°C below 15°C and add 0.07 for every 10°C above 15°C.
If the condition of the battery makes you suspicious, first of all check the density of the electrolyte in each cell. A difference of 0.040 or more between any cells is indicative of loss of electrolyte or deterioration of the plates.
Tightening torques of the main threaded connections, kgf·m
Connection type | Meaning |
starter mount | 2,5 |