1998 OPEL FRONTERA check engine

6C – 14 ENGINE FUEL
NOTE:
1) Do not apply oil to the eye bolt.
2) Do not bend the fuel pump pipe.
5. Tifhten cap nut to specified torque.
Torque : 13 Nꞏm (1.3 kgꞏm/113 lb ft)
NOTE: Do not apply oil to the cap nut.
6. Start the engine, check that the fuel leakage is not
found.

ENGINE FUEL 6C – 21
FUEL GAUGE UNIT
1
2
3
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REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Loosen fuel filler cap.
3. Drain fuel.
After drain the fuel tighten the drain plug with
specified torque.
Torque : 20 Nꞏm (2.0 kgꞏm/14 lb ft)
4. Disconnect harness connector from fuel gauge unit.
5. Fuel Gauge Unit
1) Remove the fixing screws, then the fuel gauge
unit.
INSTALLATION
1. Fuel Gauge Unit
2. Connect the harness connector to the fuel gage
unit.
3. Fill the tank with fuel and tighten fuel filler cap.
4. Connect battery ground cable.
FUEL FILLER CAP
The fuel filler cap contains a vacuum valve. If a
negative pressure develops in the fuel tank, the
external valve of the fuel filler cap opens to allow the
fresh air to flow into the fuel tank through the vacuum
valve.
INSPECTION
Check the seal ring in the filler cap for presence of any
abnormality and for seal condition.
Replace the filler cap, if abnormal.Legend
(1) Vacuum Valve
(2) Pressure Valve
(3) Seal Ring Legend
(1) Fuel Tank Assembly
(2) Fuel Gauge Unit
(3) Drain Plug
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3
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060R200247

ENGINE ELECTRICAL 6D – 1
ENGINE ELECTRICAL
CONTENTS
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6D–1
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6D–1
Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6D–1
On Vehicle Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6D–3
Main Data and Specification . . . . . . . . . . 6D–4
Starting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6D–5
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6D–5
On Vehicle Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6D–7
Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6D–7
Unit Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6D–8Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6D–15
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6D–15
Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6D–16
Unit Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6D–17
Main Data and Specification . . . . . . . . . . 6D–22
QOS4 Preheating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6D–23
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6D–23
System Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6D–23
Inspection of QOS4 System Operation . . 6D–24
BATTERY
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
DIAGNOSIS
There are six battery fluid caps at the top of the battery.
These are covered by a paper label.
The battery is completely sealed except for the six
small vent holes at the side. These vent holes permit
the escape of small amounts of gas generated by the
battery.
This type of battery has the following advantages over
conventional batteries:1. There is no need to add water during the entire
service life of the battery.
2. The battery protects itself against overcharging.
The battery will refuse to accept an excessive
charge.
(A conventional battery will accept an excessive
charge, resulting in gassing and loss of battery
fluid.)
3. The battery is much less vulnerable to self-
discharge than a conventional type battery.
1. VISUAL INSPECTION (Step 1)
Inspect the battery for obvious physical damage, such
as a cracked or broken case, which would permit
electrolyte loss.
Replace the battery if obvious physical damage is
discovered during inspection.
Check for any other physical damage and correct it as
necessary. If not, proceed to Step 2.
2. HYDROMETER CHECK (Step 2)
There is a built-in hydrometer (Charge test indicator) at
the top of the battery. It is designed to be used during
diagnostic procedures.
Before trying to read the hydrometer, carefully clean the
upper battery surface.
If your work area is poorly lit, additional light may be
necessary to read the hydrometer.
a. BLUE RING OR DOT VISIBLE – Go to Step 4.
b. BLUE RING OR DOT NOT VISIBLE – Go to
Step 3.3. FLUID LEVEL CHECK (Step 3)
The fluid level should be between the upper level line
and lower level line on side of the battery.
a. CORRECT FLUID LEVEL – Charge the battery.
b. BELOW LOWER LEVEL – Replace battery.
4. VOLTAGE CHECK (Step 4)
(1) Put voltmeter test leads to battery terminals.
a. VOLTAGE IS 12.4V OR ABOVE – Go to Step 5.
b. VOLTAGE IS UNDER 12.4V – Go to procedure
(2) below.
(2) Determine fast charge amperage from
specification. (See Main Data and Specifications in
this section.)
Fast charge battery for 30 minutes at amperage
rate no higher than specified value.
Take voltage and amperage readings after charge.
a. VOLTAGE IS ABOVE 16V AT BELOW 1/3 OF
AMPERAGE RATE – Replace battery.

6D – 10 ENGINE ELECTRICAL
INSPECTION AND REPAIR
Repair or replace necessary parts if extreme wear or
damage is found during inspection.
Armature
1) Measure the outer diameter of commutator, and
replace with a new one if it is out of the limit.
Standard: 38.0 mm (1.50 in)
Limit: 36.5 mm (1.44 in)
2) Check for continuity between commutator and
segments. Replace commutator if there is no
continuity (i.e., disconnected).3) Check for continuity between commutator and
shaft. Also, check for continuity between
commutator and armature core, armature core and
shaft. Replace commutator if there is continuity
(i.e., internally grounded).
4) Measure runout of armature core and commutator
with a dial gage. Repair or replace, if it exceeds the
limit.
Armature
Standard: 0.05 mm (0.002 in) Max.
Limit: 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
Commutator
Standard: 0.05 mm (0.002 in) Max.
Limit: 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
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ENGINE ELECTRICAL 6D – 11
5) Polish the commutator surface with sand paper
#500 to #600 if it is rough.
6) Measure the depth of insulator in commutator.
Repair, if it is below the limit.
Standard: 0.5 – 0.8 mm (0.02 – 0.03 in)
Limit: 0.2 mm (0.008 in)
Legend
(1) Steel Saw
(2) Chamfer
(3) Correct Condition
(4) Depth of Insulator
(5) Incorrect Condition
(6) Insulator
(7) Commutator SegmentBrush
1) Measure the length of brush.
Replace with a new one, if it is below the limit.
Standard: 18.0 mm (0.71 in)
Limit: 11.0 mm (0.43 in)
Brush holder
1) Check for continuity between brush holder (+) and
base (–). Replace, if there is continuity (i.e.,
insulation is broken).
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6D – 12 ENGINE ELECTRICAL
2) Inspect the brush springs for wear, damage or other
abnormal conditions.
Standard: 28 – 35 N (2.9 – 3.6 kg/6.4 – 7.9 lb)
Magnetic switch
1) Continuity of shunt coil
Check for continuity between terminals S and coil
case.
Replace, if there is not continuity (i.e., coil is
disconnected.)2) Continuity of series coil
Check for continuity between terminals S and M.
Replace, if there is no continuity (i.e., coil is
disconnected).
3) Continuity of contacts
With the plunger faced downward, push down the
magnetic switch. In this state, check for continuity
between terminals B and M. Replace, if there is no
continuity (i.e., contacts are faulty).
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ENGINE ELECTRICAL 6D – 13
Pinion
1) Check by hand to see if the pinion rotates smoothly
in the dirve direction, or if it is locked when it is
rotated reversely.
If not, replace the pinion.
Yoke assembly
1) Check the magnet inside the yoke.
Replace the yoke assembly if it is broken.
REASSEMBLY
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following points:
Grease application places
1) Gears in reduction gear
2) Shift lever operating portion
3) Sliding potion of pinion
4) Plunger sliding portion of magnetic switch
Pinion jump-out dimension
1) Connect the (+) cable of battery to terminal S and
the (–) cable to terminal M. Turn the switch on, and
measure pinion travel dimension “L” in thrust
direction from the jump-out position.
In measuring the dimension, pull the pinion out a little in
the arrow direction.
Dimension L: 0.3 – 1.5 mm (0.01 – 0.06 in)If the measured value is out of standard, adjust the of
shims.
Legend
(1) Shim
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L M
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6D – 16 ENGINE ELECTRICAL
DIAGNOSIS
GENERAL ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
The operating condition of the charging system is
indicated by the charge warning lamp. The warning
lamp comes on when the starter swtich is turned to
“ON” position. The charging system operates normallyif the lamp goes off when the engine starts. If the
warning lamp shows abnormality or if undercharged or
overcharged battery condition is suspected, perform
diagnosis by checking the charging system as follows:
Condenser
GeneratorStator Coil
IC RegulatorStarter
SW
Rotor Coil
Battery
P F
EBS LRelay B
S
L
QOS
065R200028
1. Check visually the belt and wiring connector.
2. With the engine in stop status, turn the starter
switch to “ON” position and observe the warning
lamp.
1) If lamp does not come on:
Disconnect wiring connector from generator,
and ground terminal “L” on connector side.
2) If lamp comes on:
Repair or replace the generator.