ENGINE-ELECTRICAL 6Y-10
circuit. Make absolutely certain all connections in
the circuit are secure.
5.
Do not short across or ground any of the terminals
on the generator or regulator.
6. Do not attempt to polarize the generator.
7.
Do not disconnect lead at generator without first dis-
connecting battery ground cable.
Trouble in the A.C. charging system will usually be
indicated by one or more of the following conditions:
1.
Faulty indicator lamp or ammeter operation.
2.
An undercharged battery (usually evidenced by slow
cranking speeds).
3.
An overcharged battery (usually evidenced by exces-
sive battery water usage).
4.
Excessive generator noise or vibration.
Described below are a series of on-the-vehicle quick
checks which are designed to assist the service tech-
nician in locating troubles within the various components
of the engine electrical system. Additional checks, ad-
justments and overhaul procedures of these components
are also described in the "Charging Systems—Service
Operations Section" and should be referred to as
necessary.
STATIC CHECKS
Before making any electrical checks, perform the fol-
lowing static checks:
1.
Check for loose fan belt.
2.
Check for defective battery. (Refer to Battery).
3.
Inspect all connections, including the slip-on con-
nectors at the regulator and Delcotron.
NOTE: Do not short field to ground to check if
generator is charging since this will seriously
damage the charging system.
SYSTEM CONDITION TEST
This test is used .to indicate the overall condition of the
charging system (both good and defective) and to isolate
the malfunctioning unit if the system is defective.
NOTE: On Corvette models difficulty may be
encountered -when attempting to make the re-
quired test connections at the voltage regulator.
It is advisable to remove the regulator from its
mounting location to perform the necessary con-
nections at the regulator for the following tests
but make sure unit is grounded.
1.
With ignition off, perform the prescribed Static
Checks outlined in this section. Then set hand brake
and shift transmission
into
neutral.
2.
Connect a voltmeter from junction block relay to
ground at regulator base.
CAUTION: Be sure meter clip does not touch a
resistor or terminal extension under regulator,
3.
Connect a tachometer on engine.
4.
Models equipped with Indicator Lamp: Turn ignition
switch on "ON" position and check indicator lamp.
If lamp fails to glow, perform appropriate tests and
corrections (Indicator Lamp Circuit Tests) before
continuing.
Models equipped with Ammeter: Turn ignition
switch to "ACC" with an accessory on and check
ammeter. If ammeter fails to read discharge, check
ammeter circuit before continuing.
5.
Models equipped with Indicator Lamp: If lamp glows,
start the engine and run' it at 1500 rpm or above.
Check indicator lamp. If lamp fails to go out, per-
form appropriate test and corrections (Indicator
Lamp Circuit Test) before continuing.
Models equipped with Ammeter: If ammeter reads
discharge, start the engine and observe ammeter. If
meter fails to move toward charge (from original
position), perform appropriate test and corrections
(Field Circuit Tests) before continuing.
NOTE: At this point a field circuit has been
established and any other problem will lie in
generator or regulator.
6. Turn on high-beam headlights and heater blower
motor to high speed, run engine at or above 1500
rpm (for a few minutes, if necessary) and read the
voltage on meter.
AIR GAP
ADJUSTING NUT
ONLY
ADJUSTING SCREW
(Turn To Adjust
Voltage Setting)
Fig.
6c—Adjusting Voltage Setting
CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL
ELECTRICAL-BODY AND CHASSIS 12-4
b.
hand lamp until the string is positioned over the
crossarm centerline. Turn the screw clockwise
in making the final adjustment to take up play in
the headlamp mechanism.
Repeat the above procedure on the right-hand
lamp to complete the horizontal adjustment of the
headlamps.
VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT
8. a. Numeral "2" (fig. 5) should appear in the "down"
window of each aimer. If not, loosen knob at
underside of aimer arm and slide back and forth
until the numeral does appear.
NOTE:
This setting will give a 2" drop of the
headlamp high beam spot centerline on a screen
placed 25 feet forward of the vehicle. Check
state laws for proper vertical setting.
b.
Turn headlamp vertical aim screw (fig. 5) on left-
hand unit counter-clockwise until the bubble is at
the inner end of the glass tube. Then turn screw
clockwise until bubble is centered in tube.
c. Repeat this procedure on right-hand headlamp
unit to complete vertical adjustment of lamps.
9. Recheck the string at the ends of each crossarm for
correct setting and the bubble on each aimer for
centered position.
10.
Remove the aimers by pulling on the suction cup tabs
through the openings in the aimers (fig. 6).
11.
With headlamps properly aimed, replace headlamp
bezels.
HOW TO SELECT A LEVEL AIMING AREA
1.
Select area you believe to be level.
2.
Remove headlamp bezels and install Aimers on each
headlamp (fig. 3) making sure aiming lugs engage
smoooth inner ring of the Aimer.
"
To install Aimer,
press firmly on the knob extending out from the cen-
ter of the Aimer base. This forces the suction cup
into place on the Sealed Beam unit.:
3.
Loosen the slider knob beneath the aimer arm and
set the numeral "2" in the DOWN view window (fig.
7).
Back vertical lamp adjustment out on each lamp
until bubble is outside of black line of vial, then cen-
ter bubble in between black line of vial by turning
clockwise.
VERTICAL AIMING SCREW
VIEW WINDOWS
BUBBLE
Fig.
6 - Removing Aimer from Headlamp
Fog.
7- Selecting Level Aiming Area
4.
After botli bubbles are centered, turn the car around
end for end, making sure the tires are in the spots
made on the floor before the car was moved.
.5.
If the bubbles are still within the two outside black
marks on the vials, the floor is level enough to use
the Aimer as it comes from the factory.
NOTE:
A quick level check can be made by
using the T-3 Safety-Aimer as a level. Use
with a true eight to ten foot two by four as an
extension. Make sure pads on base of Aimer
are used. Place the board where you expect the
wheels to be and take readings as outlined above.
6. If either bubble moves outside the black lines of the
vial there is too much slant to the floor. Try driving
the car in at different angles onto the aiming area.
If bubbles can
not
be centered follow procedure under
"How to Compensate for Unlevel Floor."
NOTE:
When level portion of floor is obtained,
mark tire spots on floor so spots can be used
next time without calibrating Aimer.
TO COMPENSATE FOR UNLEVEL FLOORS
If your floor is not level within the limits specified, the
T-3 Aimer can be calibrated to compensate for the error
in the floor. Follow this procedure with both aimers.
1.
Drive the car onto the area for which you wish to
compensate the aimers, and install the aimers in
place on the headlamps.
2.
Loosen knob beneath the aimer arm and move the
slider until the bubble is centered.
3.
Record the numeral in the view window. (This nu-
meral is to be used only for recalibration.)
4.
Move the slider to a position halfway between this
recorded numeral and the numeral "2" in the
DOWN
window. (This numeral is used only in recalibration
and not for headlamp aiming.)
5.
Recalibrate aimers by turning screw shown in Figure
8 until the bubble is centered.
6. The T-3 Aimers are now calibrated for the selected
area. All future aiming must be done in the same
area and with the car pointed in the same direction.
Mark the tire spots on the floor so that other vehi-
cles can be located in the same position.
CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL
ELECTRICAL-BODY AND CHASSIS 12-21
2.
Remove ash tray, retainer attaching screws and
retainer.
3.
Remove Air Conditioning distributor
duct'
retaining
screws and duct.
4.
Remove heater and/or Air Conditioning control panel
assembly retaining screws and push panel assembly
from console.
NOTE:
If interference between control panel
and radio is encountered, loosen radio retaining
nuts.
5. Remove radio control knobs, bezels and retaining
nuts.
6. Disconnect radio wiring harness and antenna lead-in.
7. Remove radio rear brace attaching screw and re-
move ra(Jio from vehicle.
8. Remove ignition switch bezel nut using Tool J-7607
and push switch rearward.
9. Disconnect cigarette wiring connector.
10.
Remove cigarette lighter retainer and lighter as-
sembly from console.
11.
To install, reverse removal procedure.
Fig.
35 - Cigarette Lighter — Chevelle
CHEVROLET INSTRUMENTS AND GAUGES
INDEX
Page
General Description 12-21
Service Operations 12-22
Instrument Cluster........................ 12-22
Instrument Cluster Lamps 12-22
Printed Circuit .
* •
12-22
Speedometer 12-22
Speedometer Cable 12-23
Fuel Gauge 12-23
Page
Clock 12-24
Tachometer 12-24
Ammeter . . 12-24
Temperature Gauge 12-24
Oil Pressure Gauge 12-24
Oil Pressure Indicator 12-24
Generator Indicator 12-26
Temperature Indicator 12-26
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The standard instrument cluster on all models contains
seven circular housings consisting of: a speedometer;
fuel gauge; oil pressure, generator and temperature indi-
cators; right and left directional signal indicators; brake
warning and high beam indicators; and includes a clock
on deluxe models. An optionally available instrument
cluster provides special instrumentation which includes
in addition to the speedometer and clock: a tachometer;
fuel, oil pressure, ammeter and engine temperature
gauges; which replace the standard fuel gauge and indi-
cator lights. The brake warning indicator is relocated
to the tachometer dial face and the high beam and direc-
tional indicators are positioned in the speedometer dial
face.
Instrument cluster removal is recommended before at-
tempting to service the printed circuit and gauges even
though some units may be accessible from behind the
cluster. Limited working space under the instrument
panel increases the possibility of electrical malfunctions
due to poor connections, and damaged or improperly in-
stalled printed circuit. The printed circuit is service-
able but not repairable and requires complete
replacement.
The brake warning light serves a dual purpose. It
functions as an indicator when the parking brake is ap-
plied and also warns if a malfunction (loss of hydraulic
pressure) should occur in the brake system. The two
separate switches, which provide the signal to operate the
indicator, are located at the parking brake support and in
the hydraulic brake line at the master cylinder. Service
of the brake pressure, differential switch unit at the
master cylinder is described in Section 5 of this manual.
All indicator and cluster illumihating lamps may be
replaced without removing the cluster from the vehicle.
The bulbs are installed in plastic holders which lock into
the cluster housing and make contact with the printed
circuit. An instrument lamp is used to illuminate the
ignition switch. A special fibre optic lucite wiring
transmits light from the lamp to the switch.
Regular maintenance is not required on the instrument
cluster or its components other than maintaining clean,
tight electrical connections, replacing defective parts and
keeping the speedometer cable properly lubricated.
CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL
ELECTRICAL-BODY
AND
CHASSIS
12-36
CAMARO INSTRUMENTS AND GAUGES
INDEX
Page
General Description
12-36
Service Operations
12-36
Instrument Cluster
. . . 12-36
Instrument Lamps
12-36
Printed Circuit
12-36
Fuel Gauge
12-37
Tachometer
. . 12-37
Seat Separator Instrument Console
12-37
Page
Fuel Gauge
12-37
Ammeter
12-37
Temperature Gauge
12-37
Oil Pressure Gauge
. 12-37
Fuel Warning Unit
12-37
Clock.
... 12-37
Oil Pressure Indicator
12-37
Generator Indicator
12-38
Temperature Indicator
12-38
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The standard Camaro instrument cluster assembly con-
sists
of two
circular units which house
the
speedometer
and fuel gauge assemblies.
The oil
pressure, left-hand
directional
and
brake warning indicators
are
located
in
the face
of the
speedometer bezel while generator,
tem-
perature
and
right-hand directional indicators are grouped
with
the
fuel gauge unit.
The
high beam indicator
is
located between
the
cluster bezels.
A special instrumentation package
is
available with
the
eight-cylinder engine
and
center floor console combina-
tion.
The
special cluster includes:
a
clock; coolant
temperature,
oil
pressure, fuel
and
ammeter gauges,
mounted forward
on the
seat separator console;
a ta-
chometer
in the
right circular housing
of the
dash
in-
strument cluster; and
a low
fuel level indicator replacing
the
oil
pressure indicator lamp
in the
instrument cluster.
The instruments
and
gauges,
may be
serviced only
after
the
instrument cluster
is
removed from
the
vehicle.
Indicator
and
cluster lamps except
for the
high beam
indicator
may be
replaced without removing
the
cluster
assembly. Partial cluster removal
is
necessary when
replacing
the
high beam indicator due
to its
proximity
to
the upper brace
rod
anchor plate.
The
bulbs
are in-
stalled
in
plastic sockets which lock into
the
cluster
housing and make contact with
the
printed circuit.
A
low
level fuel warning system
is a
special feature
available with
the
floor console gauge pack. This
sys-
tem includes
an
indicator lamp
in the
dash cluster and
a
semi-conductor unit senses
the
change
in
electrical
re-
sistance
of the
fuel system circuitry
as
variations
in
fuel level occur.
The
sensing device
is
replaced
as a
unit
if
found defective.
The brake warning light serves
a
dual purpose.
It
functions
as an
indicator when
the
parking brake
is ap-
plied
and
also
if
there
is a
malfunction (loss
of
hydraulic
pressure)
in the
brake system. Switches which provide
the signal
to
operate
the
light
are
located
at the
parking
brake assembly
and at the
brake master cylinder
in the
hydraulic lines. Service
of the
brake pressure differ-
ential switch unit
is
covered
in
Section
5 of
this manual.
Regular maintenance
is not
required on
the
instrument
cluster
or its
components other than maintaining clean,
tight electrical connections, replacing defective parts
and keeping
the
speedometer properly lubricated.
SERVICE OPERATIONS
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (Figs.
50
thru
53)
Removal
and
Installation
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Remove mast jacket lower support screws
at toe
pan.
3.
Remove mast jacket upper support bolts
and
allow
steering wheel
to
rest
on
seat cushion.
CAUTION: Both supports must
be
detached
to
prevent distortion
of
mast jacket.
4.
Remove cluster attaching screws from face
of
panel
and partially remove assembly from console opening.
5. Reaching behind cluster assembly, disconnect speed-
ometer cable, speed warning device
(if so
equipped
-
Fig.
51) and
chassis harness connector
at
rear
of
panel.
6. Remove assembly from console opening to
a
suitable
bench area
for
required service operations.
7.
To
install, reverse removal procedure.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LAMP REPLACEMENT
1.
Turn bulb holder counterclockwise
and
pull
out to
remove from
the
cluster housing.
2.
Pull bulb straight out
to
remove from socket.
3.
Press replacement bulb inward
to
lock
in
socket.
4.
Insert lamp assembly into housing, with lugs
on
holder entering notches
in
housing,
and
turn clock-
wise
to
lock
in
place.
PRINTED CIRCUIT REPLACEMENT
1.
Remove instrument cluster
as
previously described
in this section.
2.
Remove
all
cluster illuminating and indicator lamps
from housing.
3.
Remove fuel gauge terminal nuts
or
tachometer
re-
taining nuts securing printed circuit
to
housing.
4.
Remove four
hex
head screws retaining printed
cir-
cuit
to the
cluster housing
and
remove circuit from
housing.
5.
To
install, reverse removal procedure.
CAUTION:
The
retaining screws
are
part
of
the grounding circuit
and
must
be
installed
to
provide proper connections
for the
printed
eir-
cuit.
CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL
ELECTRICAL-BODY AND CHASSIS 12-38
Fig.
52 - Instrument Cluster Lighting
1
• Cluster Lamp
2.
* High Beam Indicator
3. Oil Pressure Indicator
4.
L.H. Directional Indicator
5. Generator indicator
6. R.H. Directional indicator
7. Temperature Indicator
8. Printed Circuit
9. Chassis Harness Connector
10,
Brake Warning Indicator
2.
Remove sender unit.
3.
Replace with new unit and check operation.
GENERATOR INDICATOR
1.
Ignition on, engine not running and indicator light off:
•Indicator bulb is burned out, replace bulb.
•Open circuit or loose connection in the indicator
light circuit.
2.
Indicator light stays on after engine is started:
•Ti indicator light does not go out at engine idle
speed, refer to Charging System Tests in Section
6Y, Engine Electrical.
TEMPERATURE (COOLING SYSTEM) INDICATOR
The temperature indicator circuit consists of two re-
motely located units, indicator lamp and sending unit.
The "indicator lamp, located in the instrument cluster
CHfVROtEr CHASM SfXVICf
ELECTRICAL-BODY AND CHASSIS 12-63
R.H. COURTESY
LP,
(67 MODELS &
16600 ONLY)
•18Y
R. H. DOOR JAMB
SW
(ALL EXCEPT 15300-400)
BK.
NEU.
LP.SW.SAF.SW.
(RJ»JD^
20 OR
20 OR
COMPT
(U*INST. PANEL COMP. LAMP
R-i3r
(ALL EXCEPT 15300-400)
14BRN
18
LBL
18 OR
14 OR
HEATER
CONTROL
LP.
RADIO CONN.
CIG.
LGT
20
P —
4
PPL
20
LG'
14 PPL—
NSOLE
CONN.
(16700-800
ONLY)
CONSOLE
CONN.
(16700-800
ONLY)
12
PPL
14 OR
12 PPL/W
20
GY/B
20 OR
14 OR
20 OR
14 OR
20 OR
20DBL
20 OR
20
GY
INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER
-ILLUM
-ILLUM
-R.H.
S
-GEN
-OILP
-ILLUM
-ILLUM
20 GY
20 GY
20DBI
20DBL/W
18
W
16BRN
-CLOCK-—:(i??T0°)
-ILLUM
^™LY
18
B
18
DBL
18
LBL
-HIGH BEAM—(11
-ILLUM
-
FUEL-GAGE —{30
-ILLUM
-ILLUM-^
-PARK BRAKE
ALARM & BRAKE
WARN. LIGHT
-ENG TEMP.—(35),
(39
-L.H.
SIG.
LAMP—(14
-ILLUM
-
TRAFFIC
HAZARD
SW.
20
LBL
20
P
16BRN
20
LG
20
PPL
14
LBL
20
T
20 OR
20 DG
20 OR
20
t
20 DG
20
Y
20
LG
20
BRN
12
PPL
PARK BRAKE
SW.
20 DBL/W
20 DG
12R
20 DG
10 OR
12
GY
20 OR
18
W
18
W
14
LBL
14T/W
14
B
SW.
67
MOD ONLY
L.H. COURT
LP.
(67 MODELS
&
16600 ONLY)
18 W-'
T/G WINDOW
SW.
(45 MOD ONLY)
DOOR JAMB
SW.
(ALL EXCEPT 15300-400)
Fig.
106 - Instrument Panel Cluster ~ Chevrolet
CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL
ELECTRICAL-BODY AND CHASSIS 12-80
L.H. DOOR
JAMBSW
— —20Y
20QR
«
«t5§ COMPT LP
RADIO
HEAT .
CONTROL SW
HEAT CONTROL
LIGHT
CJG LIGHTER
14OR
20GY
20GY
•ONLY WIRES
PERTINENT
TO PRODUC-
TION OR NEU-
TRAL SAFETY
HAVE BEEN
SHOWN.
20T—
20P —
20P —
18DBL
20LBL
20T
12PPL
20LBL
20 T
14 OR
16BRN
20DBL
20 W
18LBI
18DBL
20LG
20DG
20 DG
20BRN
20OR
20PPL
14LBL
14OR
48LBL
18B
18DBL
R.H. DOOR
JAMBSW
•INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER
ILLUM <8)
BRAKE ALARM (33-39)
R.H. SIGLAMP(15)
GEN WARN. LAMP (25-39)
ILLUM (8)
ILLUM (8)
FUEL GAGE (39-30)
OIL PRESS. WARN. (31-39)
L.H. SIGLAMP (14) .
ENG TEMP WARN. LP (35-39)
ILLUM (8)
HIGH BEAM LAMP
LIGHT
SW "
W/S WIPER
SW
BODY HARNESS
Fig.
123 - Instrument Panel and Cluster - Camaro
CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL
SPECIFICATIONS 25
BODY AND CHASSIS ELECTRICAL
SECTION
12
LAMP USAGE
CANDLE
POWER
BULB
NUMBER
Headlamp Unit
Chevrolet, Chevelle & Corvette
Outer - High Beam
Outer - Low Beam
Inner -• High Beam only
Chevy H
High Beam . .
Low Beam
Parking Lamp and Directional Signal
All Exc. Camaro
Camaro
Tail, Stop and Directional Signal (Exc. Bel Air)
Backing Lamp ••...,
Instrument Illumination Lamps
Chevrolet & Camaro ,
Chevelle and Chevy n
Corvette
Temperature Indicator
Chevrolet & Camaro
Chevelle and Chevy II .............
Oil Pressure Indicator
Chevrolet & Camaro .............
Chevelle and Chevy II
Generator Indicator
Chevrolet & Camaro .
Chevelle and Chevy n ,
Hi-Beam Indicator
Chevrolet & Camaro <
Chevelle and Chevy II
Corvette , . • . ,
Directional Indicator
Chevrolet & Camaro
Chevelle & Chevy II . .
Corvette . .
Cigarette Lighter Lamp
Corvette .
Ignition Lock Lamp
Chevrolet . . .
Corvette . . .
Heater or A/C Control Panel
Chevrolet, Chevelle, Chevy n & Camaro . . .
Corvette . . .
Glove Box Lamps
Chevrolet, Chevelle, Chevy n & Camaro . . .
Corvette . . . . .
Dome and Courtesy Lamps
Cartridge Type (AU)
Bayonet Type (Exc. Corvette) . . .
Corvette ,
Convertible . .
37 1/2 Watts
55 Watts
37 1/2 Watts
55 Watts
45 Watts
4-32
4-32
4-32
Special Fiber
1
2
3
2
3
12
6
6
6
Optic
4002
4002
4001
6012
1157
1034-A
1157
1156
194
1895
.
1816
194
1895
194
1895
194
1895
194
1895
1445
194
1895
1816
1445
Wiring
1445
1895
1893
1895
1893
211
89,
212
90
631
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