1988 OPEL CALIBRA engine oil

12•38Wiring diagrams
Key to wiring diagrams for 1991 models
NoDescriptionTrackNoDescriptionTrack Wiring diagrams for 1991 models
Location of applicable circuitsTrackLocation of applicable circuitsTrack
Air conditioning system800 to 850
Alternator111
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)701 to 722
Anti-theft alarm system633 to 647
Automatic transmission control system773 to 799
Battery100
Brake lamps461 to 462
Carburettor118 to 121
Central locking system600 to 627
Check control system347 to 371
Cigarette lighter597 to 598
Clock661 to 663
Courtesy lamps - front487 to 494
Courtesy lamps - rear569 to 573
Direction indicator and hazard warning lamps467 to 482
Door mirrors536 to 548
Electric windows665 to 699
Engine compartment lamp415
Foglamps - front444 to 452
Foglamps - rear444 to 457
Fuel injection and ignition (Multec) - C16NZ engine129 to 164
Fuel injection and ignition (Multec) - C18NZ engine972 to 997
Fuel injection/ignition (Motronic M1.5) - 2.0litre sohc 168 to 199
Fuel injection/ignition (Motronic M2.5) - 2.0litre dohc 261 to 299
Glovebox lamp599Headlamp aim adjustment system758 to 766
Headlamp dim-dip427 to 431
Headlamp washers519 to 532
Headlamps437 to 442
Headlamps “ON” warning buzzer493 to 495
Heated front seats560 to 566
Heated rear window549 to 556
Heater blower motor853 to 862
Horn(s)592 to 596
Ignition (HEI) - 14NV engine121 to 128
Ignition (MSTS/EZ+) - 16SV, 18 SV engines236 to 256
Instruments301 to 344
Luggage compartment lamp485
Radiator cooling fan113, 115
Radio/cassette player586 to 591
Rear number plate lamp413
Reversing lamps496 to 498
Side and tail lamps401 to 410
Starter motor102 to 110
Sunroof863 to 870
Tailgate wiper510 to 516
Trip computer650 to 662
Windscreen and tailgate washers511 to 529
Windscreen wipers501 to 506
E1Side lamp - left406
E2Tail lamp - left356, 374, 407
E3Number plate lamp413
E4Side lamp - right409
E5Tail lamp - right358, 376, 410
E6Engine compartment lamp415
E7Headlamp main beam - left437
E8Headlamp main beam - right438
E9Headlamp dipped beam - left360, 378, 439
E10Headlamp dipped beam - right362, 380, 440
E11Instrument illumination lamps328 to 329
E12Selector lever illumination lamp (automatic transmission)799
E13Luggage compartment lamp485
E14Courtesy lamp487
E15Glovebox lamp599
E16Cigarette lighter illumination lamp596
E17Reversing lamp - left497
E18Reversing lamp - right498
E19Heated rear window552
E20Front foglamp - left448
E21Front foglamp - right447
E24Rear foglamp - left454
E25Driver’s seat heater580
E27Courtesy lamp - rear left569 to 570
E28Courtesy lamp - rear right572 to 573
E30Passenger front seat heater564
E32Clock illumination lamp663
E38Trip computer illumination lamp654
E39Rear foglamp - right455
E41Courtesy lamp (with delay)488 to 490
E50Kerb lamp - driver’s door666
E51Kerb lamp - passenger door684
F1 onFusesVarious
G1Battery101
G2Alternator111
G3Battery - (Diesel models)882, 901
G6Alternator - (Diesel models)884 to 886, 909 to 911H1Radio/cassette player589 to 590, 634
H2Horn592
H3Direction indicator warning lamp315 to 320
H4Oil pressure warning lamp310
H5Brake fluid level warning lamp313
H6Hazard warning flasher lamp470
H7Alternator charge warning lamp310
H8Headlamp main beam warning lamp322
H9Brake lamp - left364, 382, 461
H10Brake lamp - right366, 384, 462
H11Direction indicator lamp - front left472
H12Direction indicator lamp - rear left473
H13Direction indicator lamp - front right461
H14Direction indicator lamp - rear right482
H15Fuel level warning lamp305
H16Glow plug warning lamp (Diesel models)323
H17Trailer direction indicator warning lamp321
H18Horn593
H19Headlamps-on warning buzzer494 to 495
H21Handbrake-on warning lamp315
H25Door mirror warning lamp542, 952
H26ABS warning lamp319
H30Engine fault warning lamp324
H33Direction indicator side repeater lamp - left476
H34Direction indicator side repeater lamp - right478
H42Automatic transmission warning lamp325
H45Four-wheel-drive warning lamp327
H46Catalytic converter temperature warning lamp329
H47Anti-theft alarm horn638
H48Horn594
K3Relay - starter motor (anti-theft alarm)109 to 110
K5Relay - front foglamps448 to 450
K6Relay - air conditioning801 to 802
K7Relay - air conditioning blower804 to 805
K8Relay - intermittent windscreen wipe503 to 506
K9Relay - headlamp wash519 to 520
K10Relay - direction indicator/hazard warning flashers467 to 469

Wiring diagrams 12•39
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Key to wiring diagrams for 1991 models (continued)
NoDescriptionTrackNoDescriptionTrack
K20Ignition amplifier module122 to 124, 236 to 237, 975 to 976
K25Relay - glow plugs (Diesel models)889 to 892
K30Relay - intermittent rear window wipe513 to 515
K35Relay - door mirror heater550 to 552
K37Central locking control unit606 to 612
K47Relay - surge arrester (ABS)702 to 703, 735 to 736
K50ABS control unit707 to 721, 740 to 754
K51Relay - cooling fan829 to 830, 842 to 843, 837 to 838
K57Multec electronic control unit (ECU)139 to 161
K58Relay - fuel pump163 to 164, 996 to 997
K59Relay - daytime running lamps420 to 426
K62Dim-dip control unit427 to 431
K63Relay - horn594 to 595
K64Relay - air conditioning blower802 to 803
K67Relay - cooling fan825 to 826, 849 to 850
K68Relay - fuel injection system196 to 199
K69Motronic M2.5 module267 to 297
K73Relay - headlamp main beam relay (Calibra only)432 to 433
K76Glow plug control unit (Turbo diesel models)916 to 921
K77Relay - glow plugs (Turbo diesel models)923 to 924
K78Relay - preresistor (Turbo diesel models)926 to 927
K79Alternator charge warning lamp relay911 to 913
K80Relay - fuel filter heater (Diesel models)898 to 899, 931 to 932
K82Relay - engine revolution895 to 896
K83Four-wheel-drive control unit725 to 731
K84MSTS ignition module242 to 256
K85Automatic transmission control unit774 to 797
K86Check control unit347 to 368
K87Relay - auxiliary cooling fan832 to 833, 839 to 840, 940 to 941
K88Catalytic converter temp. control unit758 to 760, 966 to 968
K89Relay - rear foglamps444 to 447
K90Relay - air conditioning compressor820 to 821
K91Motronic M1.5 module170 to 194
K94Anti-theft alarm control unit633 to 647
K97Relay - headlamp washer pump time delay530 to 532
K101Relay - electric mirror parking position961 to 964
K102Parking brake control unit (automatic transmission)769 to 771
K103Relay - cooling fan845 to 847
K107Multec electronic control unit (ECU)978 to 996
L1Ignition coil121 to 122, 133 to 134, 173, 174,
237 to 238, 974 to 975
M1Starter motor105 to 106
M2Windscreen wiper motor501 to 504
M3Heater blower motor854 to 856
M4Radiator cooling fan motor113, 115, 829, 847, 935
M6Headlamp wiper motor - left522 to 524
M7Headlamp wiper motor - right526 to 528
M8Rear window wiper motor511 to 513
M10Air conditioning blower motor805 to 808
M11Cooling fan motor840, 941
M12Starter motor (Diesel models)887 to 888, 905 to 906
M13Sunroof motor assembly865 to 869
M13.1Sunroof motor866 to 868
M13.2Sunroof travel microswitch866
M13.3Sunroof travel microswitch868
M18Central locking motor - driver’s door607 to 610
M19Central locking motor - left rear door621 to 623
M20Central locking motor - right rear door625 to 627
M21Fuel pump164, 197, 229, 997
M24Headlamp washer pump532
M26Electric aerial motor588 to 589
M30Door mirror motor and heater - driver’s door538 to 541
M31Door mirror motor and heater - passenger door544 to 547
M32Central locking motor - passenger door613 to 616
M33Idle speed adjuster/idle air control stepper motor146 to 149,
185 to 186, 277 to 278, 985 to 988M39Headlamp aim adjuster motor - driver’s side759 to 762
M40Headlamp aim adjuster motor - passenger side763 to 766
M41Central locking motor - fuel filler623 to 624
M47Electric window motor - front left667 to 671
M48Electric window motor - front right685 to 689
M49Electric window motor - rear left673 to 677
M50Electric window motor - rear right691 to 695
M55Windscreen and rear window washer pump516
M60Central locking motor (Calibra models)627 to 628
M61Sunroof assembly (Calibra models)872 to 880
M61.1Sunroof motor (Calibra models)873 to 876
M61.2Relay 1 - sunroof motor (Calibra models)872 to 873
M61.3Relay 2 - sunroof motor (Calibra models)878 to 880
M62Door mirror motor - driver’s door947 to 953
M63Door mirror motor - passenger door956 to 962
P1Fuel gauge304
P2Coolant temperature gauge306
P3Clock662
P4Fuel level sender unit304
P5Coolant temperature gauge sender306
P7Tachometer308
P8Oil pressure gauge341
P9Voltmeter339
P10Oil pressure sensor341
P11Airflow meter (Motronic M1.5)185 to 189
P12Coolant temperature sensor182, 272
P13Trip computer outside air temperature sensor655 to 656
P14Distance sensor336 to 337, 915 to 916
P17ABS wheel sensor - front left707, 740
P18ABS wheel sensor - front right710, 742
P19ABS wheel sensor - rear left712, 744
P20ABS wheel sensor - rear right713, 746
P21Speedometer frequency sensor332
P23Pressure sensor152 to 154, 984 to 986
P24Automatic transmission fluid temperature sensor252, 795
P25Bulb failure sensor373 to 386
P27Brake pad wear sensor - front left351, 396
P28Brake pad wear sensor - front right351, 396
P30Coolant temperature sensor150, 982
P32Oxygen sensor - heated194 to 195, 291 to 292
P33Oxygen sensor157, 991
P34Throttle position sensor/potentiometer158 to 160, 180 to 181,
777 to 778, 987 to 989
P35Crankshaft speed/position sensor189 to 191,
281 to 282, 982 to 984
P39Trailer bulb failure sensor368 to 370, 387 to 389
P43Electronic speedometer336
P44Air mass meter (Motronic M2.5)294 to 298
P45Automatic transmission input speed sensor791 to 792
P46Knock sensor284 to 285
P47Distributor “Hall-effect” sensor (Motronic M2.5)287 to 288
P48Automatic transmission output speed sensor789 to 790
P50Catalytic converter temperature sensor759 to 760, 977 to 978
P53Anti-theft alarm sensor - driver’s side639 to 642
P54Anti-theft alarm sensor - passenger side644 to 647
P55Coolant temperature sensor (Turbo diesel models)919
R2Carburettor preheating121
R3Cigarette lighter597
R5Glow plugs (Diesel models)891 to 892, 922 to 924
R12Automatic choke118
R13Heated windscreen washer nozzle - left526
R14Heated windscreen washer nozzle - right528
R15Mixture adjustment potentiometer155 to 157
R19Cooling fan motor resistor115, 832, 935
R22Glow plugs resistor (Turbo diesel models)927
S1Ignition switch105 to 106, 885 to 886, 905 to 906

Wiring diagrams 12•55
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Key to wiring diagrams for 1992 and later models
NoDescriptionTrackNoDescriptionTrack
E1Left parking lamp506
E2Left tail lamp507, 745
E3Licence plate lamp513
E4Right parking lamp509
E5Right tail lamp510, 746
E6Engine compartment lamp515
E7Left high beam 535
E8Right high beam536
E9Left low beam537, 747
E10Right low beam538, 748
E11Instrument lights728, 729
E12Selector lever lamp 498, 499
E13Boot lamp585
E14Passenger compartment lamp587
E15Glove box lamp677
E16Cigarette lighter lamp676
E17Left reversing lamp597
E18Right reversing lamp598
E19Heated back window652
E20Left fog lamp553
E21Right fog lamp554
E24Left rear fog lamp548
E25Left front heating mat660
E27Left rear reading lamp680, 681
E28Right rear reading lamp683, 684
E30Right front heating mat664
E32Clock lamp863
E37Left mirror make-up lamp686
E38Computer lamp854
E39Right rear foglamp549
E40Right mirror make-up lamp688
E41Passenger compartment delay lamp 588 to 590
E50Driver door lamp866
E51Passenger door lamp884
F1 onFusesVarious
F35Voltage stabilizer702
G1Battery101
G2Alternator114
G6Diesel alternator 402 to 405
H1Radio784 to 798
H3Turn signal lamp telltale716, 718
H4Oil pressure telltale710
H5Brake fluid telltale712
H6Telltale hazard warning system570
H7Charging indicator lamp710
H8High beam telltale722
H9Left stop lamp561, 749
H10Right stop lamp562, 750
H11Left front turn signal lamp572
H12Left rear turn signal lamp573
H13Right front turn signal lamp581
H14Right rear turn signal lamp582
H15Fuel telltale705, 706
H16Preheating time telltale715
H17Trailer turn signal lamp telltale717
H18Horn670
H19Headlamps on warning buzzer594, 595
H21Parking brake telltale713
H23Airbag telltale719
H25Heated back window & mirror telltale642, 765
H26ABS telltale721
H27Safety checking warning buzzer996 to 998
H28Seat belt warning telltale723
H30Engine telltale724H33Left auxiliary turn signal lamp576
H34Right auxiliary turn signal lamp578
H36Additional stop lamp563
H37Left front loudspeaker788 to 790
H38Right front loudspeaker794 to 796
H39Left rear loudspeaker788, 789
H40Right rear loudspeaker791, 792
H42Automatic program power telltale725
H45Four wheel drive telltale727
H46Catalytic converter temperature telltale729
H47Anti-theft warning unit horn838
H48Horn671
H51Traction control telltale720
H52Left front tweeter787 to 791
H53Right front tweeter793 to 797
K3Starter relay anti-theft warning unit109, 110
K5Fog lamps relay554 to 555
K6Air conditioning relay901, 902
K7Four stage air conditioning blower relay904, 905
K8Windshield wiper interval relay603 to 606
K9Headlamps washer unit relay619, 620
K10Flasher unit567 to 569
K20Ignition coil module149, 150, 171, 172, 241, 242, 302 to 305,
361 to 364, 1001 to 1005, 1055 to 1061
K22Coolant pump relay133, 134, 969, 970
K25Glow time relay440 to 443
K26Radiator blower relays972 to 974
K27Radiator blower relay137 to 139
K30Back window wiper interval relay613 to 615
K31Airbag control unit1191 to 1198
K34Radiator blower time delay relay356 to 358, 956 to 958
K35Heated back window & mirror time delay relay650 to 652
K37Central locking control unit805 to 812
K51Radiator blower relay430, 431, 942, 943, 956, 957
K52Radiator blower relay145 to 147, 433,435,
982 to 984, 960 to 962
K57Multec unit control211 to 230, 244 to 262
K58Fuel pump relay231, 232, 262, 263
K59Running light relay520 to 525
K60Compressor relay931,932
K61Motronic control unit270 to 294, 307 to 337,
366 to 396, 1007 to 1037, 1063 to 1096
K63Horn relay671, 672
K641 stage air conditioning blower relay913, 914
K67Radiator blower relay142, 143, 436, 437, 948,
949, 964, 965, 986, 987
K68Fuel injection unit relay295 to 299, 393 to 397,
334 to 338, 1093 to 1097, 1034 to 1038
K73High beam relay (Calibra)530, 531
K76Glow time control unit413 to 417
K77Glow plugs relay419, 420
K78Preresistor relay (70A)422, 423
K79Charge indicator relay406 to 408
K80Filter heating relay426, 427, 452, 453
K82Engine revolution relay447, 448
K83Four wheel drive unit control342 to 349
K84EZ Plus control unit155 to 166, 177 to 191
K85Automatic transmission control unit473 to 496
K86Check control unit736 to 752
K87Radiator blower relay945, 946, 953, 954, 977, 978
K88Catalytic converter temperature control unit462 to 464
K89Rear fog lamp relay543 to 545
K90Compressor relay (automatic transmission only)930, 931
K94Anti-theft warning unit control unit833 to 847

12•56Wiring diagrams
Key to wiring diagrams for 1992 and later models (continued)
NoDescriptionTrackNoDescriptionTrack
K95Traction control control unit1125 to 1140
K97Headlamps washer pump time delay relay630 to 632
K101Parking position mirror relay774 to 777
K102Park brake shift lock control unit 469 to 471
L1Ignition coil150, 172, 205, 273, 241, 302, 361
L2Ignition coil1000 to 1004, 1054 to 1059
M1Starter105, 106
M2Windshield wiper motor601 to 604
M3Heating blower motor127 to 129
M4Radiator blower motor118, 120, 140, 356, 431, 948, 954, 980
M6Left headlamp wiper motor622 to 624
M7Right headlamp wiper motor 626 to 628
M8Back window wiper motor611 to 613
M10Air conditioning blower motor905 to 908
M11Radiator blower motor136, 434, 962, 984
M13Vectra/Cavalier sun roof motor1172 to 1175
M13.1Sun roof motor1172, 1174
M13.2Timing box microswitch1172
M13.3Timing box microswitch1174
M18Driver door central locking motor807 to 810
M19Left rear door central locking motor821 to 823
M20Right rear door central locking motor825 to 827
M21Fuel pump232, 263, 297, 339, 399, 834, 1098, 1039
M23Alternator blower motor135, 974
M24Headlamps washer pump632
M26Automatic antenna motor798 to 799
M30Driver side outside mirror638 to 641
M31Passenger side outside mirror644 to 647
M32Passenger door central locking motor813 to 816
M33Idle speed actuator285, 286, 317, 318, 381,
382, 1019, 1020, 1075, 1076
M37Tail gate/boot lid central locking motor818 to 821
M39Left headlamp levelling motor 692 to 695
M40Right headlamp levelling motor696 to 699
M41Fuel filler door central locking motor823, 824
M47Driver door window lifter motor867 to 871
M48Passenger door window lifter motor885 to 889
M49Left rear window lifter motor873 to 877
M50Right rear window lifter motor891 to 895
M55Windshield and back window washer pump617
M57Coolant pump134, 970
M60Calibra tailgate central locking motor827, 828
M61Calibra sun roof motor1178 to 1186
M61.1Sun roof motor1179 to 1182
M61.2Relay 11178, 1179
M61.3Relay 21184 to 1186
M62Driver side outside mirror760 to 767
M63Passenger side outside mirror769 to 776
M65TC throttle valve actuator1130 to 1134
M66Idle air stepper motor215 to 218, 250 to 253
P1Fuel indicator704
P2Coolant temperature indicator706
P3Clock862
P4Fuel sensor704
P5Coolant temperature sensor706
P7Tachometer708
P11Airflow meter 285 to 289
P12Coolant temperature sensor282, 381
P13Outside temperature sensor856
P14Distance sensor412, 413
P17Left front revolution sensor1110, 1154
P18Right front revolution sensor1113, 1157
P19Left rear revolution sensor1116, 1160
P20Right rear revolution sensor1119, 1163P21Distance sensor731
P23Intake manifold absolute pressure sensor160, 161, 185, 186,
217 to 219, 250 to 252
P24Engine oil temperature sensor162, 187
P27Left front brake lining sensor740
P28Right front brake lining sensor740
P29Intake manifold temperature sensor382, 1016, 1072
P30Coolant temperature sensor215, 248, 313, 1017, 1073
P32Heated exhaust oxygen sensor294, 295, 331, 332, 391,
392, 1034, 1035, 1093, 1094
P33Exhaust oxygen sensor229, 257
P34Throttle valve potentiometer221 to 223, 280, 281, 253 to 255,
383 to 385, 478, 479, 1018, 1019, 1074, 1075
P35Crankshaft impulse sensor178 to 180, 289 to 291, 248 to 250,
318 to 320, 373 to 375, 1025 to 1027, 1084 to 1086
P38Transmission oil temperature sensor494
P39Trailer bulb test sensor752 to 754
P43Electronic speedometer733
P44Air mass meter393 to 397, 334 to 338,
1037, 1038, 1096, 1097
P45Transmission input revolution sensor490, 491
P46Knock control sensor322, 323, 377, 378,
1022, 1023, 1078, 1079
P47Cylinder identification hall sensor325 to 327, 385 to 387,
1028 to 1030, 1087, 1089
P48Automatic transmission distance sensor488, 489
P50Catalytic converter temperature sensor463, 464
P53Driver side anti-theft warning unit sensor839 to 847
P54Passenger side anti-theft warning unit sensor839 to 847
P55Engine coolant temperature sensor415
P56Knock control sensor II1080, 1081
P57Antenna797
R3Cigarette lighter675
R5Glow plugs418 to 420, 441 to 443
R13Left heated washer nozzle 626
R14Right heated washer nozzle628
R19Radiator blower preresistor120, 140, 945
R22Glow plugs pre-resistor423
R23Driver airbag squib1194
S1Starter switch103 to 106
S1.2Key contact switch783
S2Light switch assy
S2.1Light switch504 to 507
S2.2Passenger compartment lamp switch587
S2.3Instrument lights dimmer728
S3Heating blower switch123 to 130
S4Heated back window & mirror switch654 to 657
S5Turn signal switch assy
S5.2Low beam switch536, 537
S5.3Turn signal switch580 to 582
S5.4Parking lamp switch501, 502
S7Back up lamp switch597, 599
S8Stop lamp switch562
S9Wiper unit switch
S9.2Interval windshield wiper switch601 to 604
S9.5Back window and washer unit wiper switch614 to 616
S10Automatic transmission switch472 to 478
S11Brake fluid control switch712
S13Parking brake switch713
S14Oil pressure switch710
S15Boot lamp switch585
S17Passenger door contact switch590
S20Pressure switch
S20.1Low pressure compressor switch925

Wiring diagrams 12•57
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Key to wiring diagrams for 1992 and later models (continued)
NoDescriptionTrackNoDescriptionTrack
S20.2High pressure compressor switch925
S20.3High pressure blower compressor switch939
S21Fog lamps switch555 to 557
S22Rear fog lamp switch549 to 551
S24Air conditioning blower switch904 to 911
S29Coolant temperature switch118, 137, 357, 942, 957, 972
S30Left front heating mat switch660 to 662
S31Rear left door contact switch591
S32Rear right door contact switch592
S33Traction control switch1130, 1131
S37Window lifter switch868 to 894
S37.1Left window lifter switch868 to 870
S37.2Right window lifter switch886 to 888
S37.3Left rear window lifter switch874 to 876
S37.4Right rear window lifter switch892 to 894
S37.5Safety switch872, 873
S37.6Window anti-jam off switch890
S37.7Automatic window lifter control877 to 882
S39Left rear door window lifter switch878 to 880
S40Right rear door window lifter switch896 to 898
S41Driver door burglary locking switch800 to 802
S42Passenger door central locking switch805
S44Throttle valve switch316, 317
S47Driver door contact switch593, 594
S52Hazard warning switch569 to 573
S53First gear identification switch372
S55Right front heating mat switch664 to 666
S57Sun roof switch1170 to 1183
S63Computer switch
S63.1Function reset switch856
S63.2Clock hours adjustment switch857
S63.3Function select switch858
S63.4Clock minute adjustment switch859
S64Horn switch672
S68Outside mirror switch assy
S68.1Outside mirror adjustment switch638 to 640, 758 to 762
S68.3Left/right outside mirror switch637 to 641, 759 to 763
S68.4Parking position switch765
S82Washer fluid minimum capacity control switch736
S882 stage coolant temperature switch120, 121, 137, 138, 430, 431
S89Seat belt switch998
S93Coolant minimum capacity control switch737
S95Engine oil minuimum capacity control switch738
S98Headlamps levelling switch691 to 693
S99ZV driver door window lifter switch865
S100ZV passenger door window lifter switch883
S101Compressor switch926 to 928
S102Circulation switch918 to 920
S103Transmission temperature switch350
S104Kickdown switch493
S105Start-up assistance switch495 to 497
S106Economy power program switch492
S109Acceleration revolution pressure switch921
S115Coolant temperature switch487, 488
S116Stop lamp switch564, 565
S117Hydraulic pressure switch346
S120Engine compartment hood (anti-theft warning unit) switch835
S127Calibra tail gate central locking switch831
S128Coolant temperature switch936,937S131Defroster lever limit switch918
U2Computer851 to 862
U4ABS hydroaggregate1102 to 1122, 1146 to 1164
U4.1Pump motor relay1102, 1103, 1146, 1147
U4.2Solenoid valves relay1104, 1105, 1148, 1149
U4.3Pump motor1102,1146
U4.4Diode1105,1149
U4.5Left front solenoid valve1109,1153
U4.6Right front solenoid valve1111,1155
U4.7Rear axle solenoid valve1113,1157
U4.8ABS control unit1106 to 1122, 1150 to 1164
U4.9Solenoid valves plug1109 to 1113, 1153 to 1157
U5Check control display
U5.1Washer fluid minimum capacity telltale741
U5.2Oil minimum capacity telltale740
U5.3Coolant minimum capacity telltale739
U5.4Tail light & low beam telltale738
U5.5Stop light failure telltale737
U5.6Front brake lining telltale736
U12Filter heater
U12.1Temperature switch426, 452
U12.2Filter heater427, 453
U13Automatic transmission
U13.1Solenoid valve (shift 1)481
U13.2Solenoid valve (shift 2)482
U13.3Solenoid valve (lock up control)483
U13.4Solenoid valve (pressure control)484
U17Roof antenna amplifier795
V1Brake fluid test bulb diode712
V8Air conditioning compressor diode926
X1 onWiring connectorsVarious
X10Anti theft warning unit code837
X13Diagnostic link164, 165, 189, 190, 226, 270, 271, 258, 259,
309, 310, 370, 371, 343, 344, 473, 474, 573, 725, 836, 837, 860,
861, 1012, 1013, 1069, 1070, 1118, 1119, 1136, 1162, 1163
X15Octane number plug157, 158, 182, 183, 225, 226,
257, 258, 284, 285
X54Ignition coding plug310, 311, 1014, 1070, 1071
Y1Air conditioning compressor clutch925
Y4Headlamps washer solenoid valve620
Y5Fuel solenoid valve410, 445
Y7Fuel injection valves287 to 294,320 to 327,
384 to 391,1025 to 1032,1078 to 1089
Y10Hall sensor ignition distributor153 to 158
Y11Hot start solenoid valve375, 376
Y12Charging pressure control changeover valve377, 378
Y18Exhaust gas recirculation valve1093
Y23Inductive sensor distributor201 to 208
Y24Distributor (inductive discharge)
Y25Acceleration revolution solenoid valve155, 177
Y30Cold start acceleration solenoid valve 448
Y32Fuel injection valve212, 245
Y33Ignition distributor175 to 177, 268 to 270, 238 to 240,
301 to 303, 360 to 362
Y34Tank ventilation valve293, 331, 332, 379, 380,
1092, 1016, 1017,
Y35Circulation solenoid valve918
Y44Four wheel drive solenoid valve350
Y47Park brake shift lock lifting magnet469

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System type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 volt, negative earth
Battery capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 44, 55 or 66 Ah
Alternator
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bosch or Delco-Remy
Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 or 70 A, depending upon model
Minimum brush length:
Bosch type alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 mm protrusion
Delco-Remy type alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.0 mm overall length
Starter motor
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pre-engaged, Bosch or Delco-Remy
Minimum brush length:
Bosch DF type starter motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.5 mm
Bosch DM type starter motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 mm
Bosch DW type starter motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 mm
Delco-Remy type starter motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0 mm
System type
14 NV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HEI (High Energy Ignition) system
16 SV and 18 SV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MSTS-i (Microprocessor Spark Timing System)
C16 NZ, C16 NZ2 and C18 NZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multec, with MSTS-i
X16 SZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multec, with DIS (Direct Ignition System)
20 NE, C20 NE and 20 SEH, (up to 1990) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Motronic M4.1
20 NE, C20 NE and 20 SEH, (from 1990) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Motronic M1.5
20 XEJ and C20 XE, (up to 1993) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Motronic M2.5
C20 XE (from 1993) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Motronic M2.8
X20 XEV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Simtec 56.1
Coil
Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.0 to 20.0 kilovolts
Primary winding resistance (DOHC models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.2 to 0.34 ohms
Secondary winding resistance (DOHC models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2 to 8.2 ohms
Chapter 5
Engine electrical systems
Alternator - description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Alternator - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Alternator - testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Alternator brushes - removal, inspection and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Alternator drivebelt - removal, refitting and adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Battery - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Battery - testing and charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Camshaft phase sensor (C20 XE engine) - removal and refitting . . . .27
DIS module - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Distributor - dismantling, inspection and reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Distributor (DOHC models) - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Distributor (SOHC models) - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Distributor cap and rotor arm - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Electrical system - general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Electrical system - precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Electronic modules - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Ignition coil - removal, testing and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Ignition system - general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Ignition system testing - general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Ignition timing - adjustment for use with unleaded petrol . . . . . . . . .22
Ignition timing - checking and adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Motronic system components - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . .25
MSTS-i components - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Starter motor - general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Starter motor - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Starter motor - overhaul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Starter motor - testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5•1
Specifications Contents
Easy,suitable for
novice with little
experienceFairly easy,suitable
for beginner with
some experienceFairly difficult,
suitable for competent
DIY mechanic
Difficult,suitable for
experienced DIY
mechanicVery difficult,
suitable for expert DIY
or professional
Degrees of difficulty
54321

Distributor
Direction of rotor arm rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Anti-clockwise (viewed from cap)
Firing order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3-4-2 (No 1 cylinder at timing belt end of engine)
Dwell angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Automatically controlled by electronic module (not adjustable)
Ignition timing
14 NV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5°BTDC
16 SV, X 16 SZ, C 16 NZ, C 16 NZ2 and C 18 NZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10°BTDC *
18 SV and 2.0 litres models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 to 12°BTDC *
* Ignition timing electronically controlled no adjustment possible
Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .See Chapter 1 Specifications
Torque wrench settingNmlbf ft
Alternator mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2518
Camshaft phase sensor disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Camshaft phase sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1511
‘Compact’ series alternator lower mounting bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3526
‘Compact’ series alternator upper mounting bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2015
DIS module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Inductive pulse pick-up to block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2518
Starter motor mounting bracket-to-cylinder block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2518
Starter motor mounting:
1.4 and 1.6 litre models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2518
1.8 and 2.0 litre models:
Engine side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4533
Transmission side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7555
1Electrical system - general
1The electrical system is of the 12 volt
negative earth type, and consists of a 12 volt
battery, alternator with integral voltage
regulator, starter motor, and related electrical
accessories, components and wiring.
2The battery is of the maintenance-free
“sealed for life” type, and is charged by an
alternator, which is belt-driven from the
crankshaft pulley. The starter motor is of the
pre-engaged type, incorporating an integral
solenoid. On starting, the solenoid moves the
drive pinion into engagement with the flywheel
ring gear before the starter motor is
energised. Once the engine has started, a
one-way clutch prevents the motor armature
being driven by the engine until the pinion
disengages from the flywheel.
3It is necessary to take extra care when
working on the electrical system, to avoid
damage to semi-conductor devices (diodes
and transistors), and to avoid the risk of
personal injury. Along with the precautions
given in the “Safety first!” Section at the
beginning of this manual, take note of the
following points when working on the system.4Always remove rings, watches, etc. before
working on the electrical system. Even with
the battery disconnected, discharge could
occur if a component live terminal is earthed
through a metal object. This could cause a
shock or nasty burn.
5Do not reverse the battery connections.
Components such as the alternator, or any
other component having semi-conductor
circuitry, could be irreparably damaged.
6If the engine is being started using jump
leads and a slave battery, connect the
batteries positive to positive and negative to
negative. This also applies when connecting a
battery charger.
7Never disconnect the battery terminals, or
alternator multi-plug connector, when the
engine is running.
8The battery leads and alternator wiring
must be disconnected before carrying out any
electric welding on the vehicle.
9Never use an ohmmeter of the type
incorporating a hand-cranked generator for
circuit or continuity testing.
2Ignition system - general
1The ignition system is responsible for
igniting the air/fuel mixture in each cylinder at
the correct moment, in relation to engine
speed and load. A number of different types
of ignition systems are fitted to models within
the range. Ranging from a basic breakerless
electronic system, to a fully integrated engine
management system controlling both ignition
and fuel injection systems. Each system isdescribed in further detail later in this Section.
2The ignition system is based on feeding low
tension voltage from the battery to the coil,
where it is converted to high tension voltage.
The high tension voltage is powerful enough
to jump the spark plug gap in the cylinders
many times a second under high compression
pressures, providing that the system is in
good condition. The low tension (or primary)
circuit consists of the battery, the lead to the
ignition switch. The lead from the ignition
switch to the low tension coil windings and
the supply terminal on the electronic module.
The lead from the low tension coil windings to
the control terminal on the electronic module.
The high tension (or secondary) circuit
consists of the high tension coil windings, the
HT (high tension) lead from the coil to the
distributor cap, the rotor arm, the HT leads to
the spark plugs, and the spark plugs.
3The system functions in the following
manner. Current flowing through the low
tension coil windings produces a magnetic
field around the high tension windings. As the
engine rotates, a sensor produces an
electrical impulse that is amplified in the
electronic module and used to switch off the
low tension circuit.
4The subsequent collapse of the magnetic
field over the high tension windings produces
a high tension voltage, which is then fed to the
relevant spark plug through the distributor
cap and rotor arm. The low tension circuit is
automatically switched on again by the
electronic module, to allow the magnetic field
to build up again before the firing of the next
spark plug. The ignition is advanced and
retarded automatically, to ensure that the
spark occurs at the correct instant with the
engine speed and load.
5•2Engine electrical systems
Caution: Before carrying out
any work on the vehicle
electrical system, read through
the precautions given in the
“Safety first!” Section at the beginning of
this manual, and in Section 3 of this
Chapter.

HEI (High Energy Ignition)
system
5This comprises of a breakerless distributor
and an electronic switching/amplifier module
along with the coil and spark plugs.
6The electrical impulse that is required to
switch off the low tension circuit is generated
by a magnetic trigger coil in the distributor. A
trigger wheel rotates within a magnetic stator,
the magnetic field being provided by a
permanent magnet. The magnetic field across
the two poles (stator arm and trigger wheel) is
dependent on the air gap between the two
poles. When the air gap is at its minimum, the
trigger wheel arm is directly opposite the
stator arm, and this is the trigger point. As the
magnetic flux between the stator arm and
trigger wheel varies, a voltage is induced in the
trigger coil mounted below the trigger wheel.
This voltage is sensed and then amplified by
the electronic module, and used to switch off
the low tension circuit. There is one trigger arm
and one stator arm for each cylinder.
7The ignition advance is a function of the
distributor, and is controlled both
mechanically and by a vacuum-operated
system. The mechanical governor mechanism
consists of two weights that move out from
the distributor shaft due to centrifugal force as
the engine speed rises. As the weights move
outwards, they rotate the trigger wheel
relative to the distributor shaft and so
advance the spark. The weights are held in
position by two light springs, and it is the
tension of the springs that is largely
responsible for correct spark advancement.
8The vacuum control consists of a
diaphragm, one side of which is connected by
way of a small-bore hose to the carburettor,
and the other side to the distributor.
Depression in the inlet manifold and
carburettor, which varies with engine speed
and throttle position, causes the diaphragm to
move, so moving the baseplate and
advancing or retarding the spark. A fine
degree of control is achieved by a spring in
the diaphragm assembly.
MSTS-i (Microprocessor-
controlled Spark Timing System)
9This system comprises a “Hall-effect”
distributor (or a crankshaft speed/position
sensor on X 16 SZ models), a manifold pressure
sensor, an oil temperature sensor, and a
module, along with the coil and spark plugs.
10On 1.6 litre models, the electrical impulse
that is required to switch off the low tension
circuit is generated by a sensor in the
distributor. A trigger vane rotates in the gap
between a permanent magnet and the sensor.
The trigger vane has four cut-outs, one for
each cylinder. When one of the trigger vane
cut-outs is in line with the sensor, magnetic
flux can pass between the magnet and the
sensor. When a trigger vane segment is in line
with the sensor, the magnetic flux is diverted
through the trigger vane away from thesensor. The sensor senses the change in
magnetic flux, and sends an impulse to the
MSTS-i module, which switches off the low
tension circuit.
11On 1.8 litre models, the electrical impulse
that is required to switch off the low tension
circuit is generated by a crankshaft
speed/position sensor, which is activated by a
toothed wheel on the crankshaft. The toothed
wheel has 35 equally spaced teeth, with a gap
in the 36th position. The gap is used by the
sensor to determine the crankshaft position
relative to TDC (top dead centre) of No 1 piston.
12Engine load information is supplied to the
MSTS-i module by a pressure sensor, which
is connected to the carburettor by a vacuum
pipe. Additional information is supplied by an
oil temperature sensor. The module selects
the optimum ignition advance setting based
on the information received from the sensors.
The degree of advance can thus be constantly
varied to suit the prevailing engine conditions.
Multec, with MSTS-i
13The ignition system is fully electronic in
operation and incorporates the Electronic
Control Unit (ECU) mounted in the driver’s
footwell. A distributor (driven off the camshaft
left-hand end and incorporating the amplifier
module) as well as the octane coding plug,
the spark plugs, HT leads, ignition HT coil and
associated wiring.
14The ECU controls both the ignition system
and the fuel injection system, integrating the
two in a complete engine management
system. Refer to Chapters 4B and 4C for
further information that is not detailed here.
15For ignition the ECU receives information
in the form of electrical impulses or signals
from the distributor (giving it the engine speed
and crankshaft position), from the coolant
temperature sensor (giving it the engine
temperature) and from the manifold absolute
pressure sensor (giving it the load on the
engine). In addition, the ECU receives input
from the octane coding plug (to provide
ignition timing appropriate to the grade of fuel
used) and from, where fitted, the automatic
transmission control unit (to smooth gear
changing by retarding the ignition as changes
are made).
16All these signals are compared by the
ECU with set values pre-programmed
(mapped) into its memory. Considering this
information, the ECU selects the ignition
timing appropriate to those values and
controls the ignition HT coil by way of the
amplifier module accordingly.
17The system is so sensitive that, at idle
speed, the ignition timing may be constantly
changing; this should be remembered if trying
to check the ignition timing.
18The system fitted to C18 NZ models, is
similar to that described above, except that
the amplifier module is separate. The ECU
determines engine speed and crankshaft
position using a sensor mounted in the
right-hand front end of the engine’s cylinderblock; this registers with a 58-toothed disc
mounted on the crankshaft so that the gap left
by the missing two teeth provides a reference
point, so enabling the ECU to recognise TDC.
19Note that this simplifies the distributor’s
function, which is merely to distribute the HT
pulse to the appropriate spark plug; it has no
effect whatsoever on the ignition timing.
DIS (Direct Ignition System)
20On all X16 SZ engines, and on C20 XE
(DOHC) engines from 1993-on, a DIS (Direct
Ignition System) module is used in place of
the distributor and coil. On the X16 SZ engine
the DIS module is attached to the camshaft
housing in the position normally occupied by
the distributor. On the C20 XE engine, a
camshaft phase sensor is attached to the
cylinder head at the non-driven end of the
exhaust camshaft, in the position normally
occupied by the distributor. The DIS module
is attached, by a bracket, to the cylinder head
at the non-driven end of the inlet camshaft.
21The DIS module consists of two ignition
coils and an electronic control module housed
in a cast casing. Each ignition coil supplies
two spark plugs with HT voltage. One spark is
provided in a cylinder with its piston on the
compression stroke, and one spark is
provided to a cylinder with its piston on the
exhaust stroke. This means that a “wasted
spark” is supplied to one cylinder during each
ignition cycle, but this has no detrimental
effect. This system has the advantage that
there are no moving parts (therefore there is
no wear), and the system is largely
maintenance-free.
Motronic M4.1 and M1.5
22This system controls both the ignition and
the fuel injection systems.
23The Motronic module receives information
from a crankshaft speed/position sensor, an
engine coolant temperature sensor mounted
in the thermostat housing. A throttle position
sensor, an airflow meter, and on models fitted
with a catalytic converter, an oxygen sensor
mounted in the exhaust system (Chapter 4C).
24The module provides outputs to control
the fuel pump, fuel injectors, idle speed and
ignition circuit. Using the inputs from the
various sensors, the module computes the
optimum ignition advance, and fuel injector
pulse duration, to suit the prevailing engine
conditions. This system gives very accurate
control of the engine under all conditions,
improving fuel consumption and driveability,
and reducing exhaust gas emissions.
25Further details of the fuel injection system
components are given in Chapter 4B.
Motronic M2.5 and M2.8
26The system is similar to that described for
SOHC models, with the following differences.
27Along with the crankshaft speed/position
sensor, a “Hall-effect” distributor is used
(similar to that described in this Section, with
the MSTS-i system).
Engine electrical systems 5•3
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