wiper blades FORD SIERRA 1984 1.G Reference Workshop Manual
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REF•8MOTtest checks
Seat belts and seats
Note: The following checks are applicable to
all seat belts, front and rear.
MExamine the webbing of all the belts
(including rear belts if fitted) for cuts, serious
fraying or deterioration. Fasten and unfasten
each belt to check the buckles. If applicable,
check the retracting mechanism. Check the
security of all seat belt mountings accessible
from inside the vehicle.
MThe front seats themselves must be
securely attached and the backrests must
lock in the upright position.
Doors
MBoth front doors must be able to be opened
and closed from outside and inside, and must
latch securely when closed.
Vehicle identification
MNumber plates must be in good condition,
secure and legible, with letters and numbers
correctly spaced – spacing at (A) should be
twice that at (B).
MThe VIN plate (A) and homologation plate
(B) must be legible.
Electrical equipment
MSwitch on the ignition and check the
operation of the horn.
MCheck the windscreen washers and wipers,
examining the wiper blades; renew damaged
or perished blades. Also check the operation
of the stop-lights.
MCheck the operation of the sidelights and
number plate lights. The lenses and reflectors
must be secure, clean and undamaged.
MCheck the operation and alignment of the
headlights. The headlight reflectors must not
be tarnished and the lenses must be
undamaged.
MSwitch on the ignition and check the
operation of the direction indicators (including
the instrument panel tell-tale) and the hazard
warning lights. Operation of the sidelights and
stop-lights must not affect the indicators - if it
does, the cause is usually a bad earth at the
rear light cluster.
MCheck the operation of the rear foglight(s),
including the warning light on the instrument
panel or in the switch.
Footbrake
MExamine the master cylinder, brake pipes
and servo unit for leaks, loose mountings,
corrosion or other damage.
MThe fluid reservoir must be secure and the
fluid level must be between the upper (A) and
lower (B) markings.MInspect both front brake flexible hoses for
cracks or deterioration of the rubber. Turn the
steering from lock to lock, and ensure that the
hoses do not contact the wheel, tyre, or any
part of the steering or suspension mechanism.
With the brake pedal firmly depressed, check
the hoses for bulges or leaks under pressure.
Steering and suspension
MHave your assistant turn the steering wheel
from side to side slightly, up to the point where
the steering gear just begins to transmit this
movement to the roadwheels. Check for
excessive free play between the steering
wheel and the steering gear, indicating wear or
insecurity of the steering column joints, the
column-to-steering gear coupling, or the
steering gear itself.
MHave your assistant turn the steering wheel
more vigorously in each direction, so that the
roadwheels just begin to turn. As this is done,
examine all the steering joints, linkages,
fittings and attachments. Renew any
component that shows signs of wear or
damage. On vehicles with power steering,
check the security and condition of the
steering pump, drivebelt and hoses.
MCheck that the vehicle is standing level,
and at approximately the correct ride height.
Shock absorbers
MDepress each corner of the vehicle in turn,
then release it. The vehicle should rise and
then settle in its normal position. If the vehicle
continues to rise and fall, the shock absorber
is defective. A shock absorber which has
seized will also cause the vehicle to fail.
2Checks carried out
WITH THE VEHICLE ON THE
GROUND
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Ignition/no-charge warning light fails to come on
MWarning light bulb blown (Chapter 13).
MBroken, disconnected, or loose wiring in warning light circuit
(Chapter 13).
MAlternator faulty (Chapter 5).
Lights inoperative
MBulb blown (Chapter 13).
MCorrosion of bulb or bulbholder contacts (Chapter 13).
MBlown fuse (Chapter 13).
MFaulty relay (Chapter 13).
MBroken, loose, or disconnected wiring (Chapter 13).
MFaulty switch (Chapter 13).
Instrument readings inaccurate or erratic
Instrument readings increase with engine speed
MFaulty voltage regulator (Chapter 13).
Fuel or temperature gauges give no reading
MFaulty gauge sender unit (Chapters 4 and 5).
MWiring open-circuit (Chapter 13).
MFaulty gauge (Chapter 13).
Fuel or temperature gauges give continuous maximum
reading
MFaulty gauge sender unit (Chapters 4 and 5).
MWiring short-circuit (Chapter 13).
MFaulty gauge (Chapter 13).
Horn inoperative, or unsatisfactory in operation
Horn operates all the time
MHorn contacts permanently bridged or horn push stuck down
(Chapter 13).
Horn fails to operate
MBlown fuse (Chapter 13).
MCable or cable connections loose, broken or disconnected
(Chapter 13).
MFaulty horn (Chapter 13).
Horn emits intermittent or unsatisfactory sound
MCable connections loose (Chapter 13).
MHorn mountings loose (Chapter 13).
MFaulty horn (Chapter 13).
Windscreen/tailgate wipers inoperative, or
unsatisfactory in operation
Wipers fail to operate, or operate very slowly
MWiper blades stuck to screen, or linkage seized or binding
(Chapters 1 and 13).
MBlown fuse (Chapter 13).
MCable or cable connections loose, broken or disconnected
(Chapter 13).
MFaulty relay (Chapter 13).
MFaulty wiper motor (Chapter 13).
Wiper blades sweep over too large or too small an area of
the glass
MWiper arms incorrectly positioned on spindles (Chapter 1).
MExcessive wear of wiper linkage (Chapter 13).
MWiper motor or linkage mountings loose or insecure (Chapter 13).
Wiper blades fail to clean the glass effectively
MWiper blade rubbers worn or perished (Chapter 1).
MWiper arm tension springs broken, or arm pivots seized (Chapter 13).
MInsufficient windscreen washer additive to adequately remove road
film (Chapter 1).
Windscreen/tailgate washers inoperative, or
unsatisfactory in operation
One or more washer jets inoperative
MBlocked washer jet (Chapter 1).
MDisconnected, kinked or restricted fluid hose (Chapter 13).
MInsufficient fluid in washer reservoir (Chapter 1).
Washer pump fails to operate
MBroken or disconnected wiring or connections (Chapter 13).
MBlown fuse (Chapter 13).
MFaulty washer switch (Chapter 13).
MFaulty washer pump (Chapter 13).
Washer pump runs for some time before fluid is emitted
from jets
MFaulty one-way valve in fluid supply hose (Chapter 13).
Electric windows inoperative, or unsatisfactory in
operation
Window glass will only move in one direction
MFaulty switch (Chapter 13).
Window glass slow to move
MRegulator seized or damaged, or in need of lubrication (Chapter 12).
MDoor internal components or trim fouling regulator (Chapter 12).
MFaulty motor (Chapter 12).
Window glass fails to move
MBlown fuse (Chapter 13).
MFaulty relay (Chapter 13).
MBroken or disconnected wiring or connections (Chapter 13).
MFaulty motor (Chapter 13).
Central locking system inoperative, or unsatisfactory
in operation
Complete system failure
MBlown fuse (Chapter 13).
MFaulty relay (Chapter 13).
MBroken or disconnected wiring or connections (Chapter 13).
Latch locks but will not unlock, or unlocks but will not lock
MFaulty switch (Chapter 13).
MBroken or disconnected latch operating rods or levers (Chapter 12).
MFaulty relay (Chapter 13).
One solenoid/motor fails to operate
MBroken or disconnected wiring or connections (Chapter 13).
MFaulty solenoid/motor (Chapter 12).
MBroken, binding or disconnected latch operating rods or levers
(Chapter 12).
MFault in door latch (Chapter 12).
Fault diagnosisREF•17
REF
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Pedals:
accelerator - 4A•8
brake - 10•22
clutch - 6•2
Pierburg 2V carburettor- 1•12, 4A•14
Pipes/hoses (braking system)- 10•19
Pistons- 2A•22, 2B•17, 2C•21
Plastic components- 12•3
Plugs- 1•2, 1•14, 5•12
Power operated windows- 13•18
Power steering fluid- 0•17
Power steering fluid level- 0•14
Power steering fluid hoses-11•18
Power steering pump- 11•18
Power steering system bleeding- 11•18
Pressure switch (hydraulic unit)- 10•17
Propeller shaft- 8•1 et seq
centre bearing - 8•2
fault diagnosis - REF•11, REF•15
front rubber coupling - 8•3
removal and refitting - 8•2
vibration damper - 8•4
Pulse-air system- 4B•10
Punctures- 0•6
RRadiator- 1•16, 3•3
Radiator cooling fan- 3•7
Radiator grille- 12•14
Radio/cassette player- 13•21
Rear axle- 9•7, 9•8, 11•13
Relays- 13•3
Release bearing (clutch)- 6•5
Repair procedures- REF •4
Respraying- 12•2
Reversing lamp switch- 7B•6, 13•4
Roadtest- 1•17
Roadwheel check- 1•11
Roll bars- 11•6, 11•13
Rotor arm- 5•14, 5•15
Routine maintenance and servicing- 1•1 et seq
Routine maintenance procedures- 1•9
Routine maintenance schedule- 1•3
SSafety first!- 0•5
Scratches- 12•2
Seat belts- 1•11, 12•21
Seat heating pad- 13•19
Seats- 12•19
Selector rod- 7B•5
Sender unit fuel level- 4A•7, 4B•7
Sender units coolant temperature- 3•8
Servicing -see Routine maintenance
Servo unit (braking system)- 10•14
Shock absorber- 11•9
Shoes (brake)- 10•6
Short-circuit finding- 13•3
Spare parts- REF•3
Spark plugs- 1•2, 1•14, 5•12
Speakers- 13•20Specifications- see start of relevant Chapter
Speedometer- 13•8
Speedometer cable- 13•11
Spoiler- 12•6
Starter inhibitor switch- 7B•6
Starter motor- 5•8
Steering- 11•1 et seq
check -1•17, 1•18
column/adjustment - 11•15
fault diagnosis - REF•11, REF•16
gear - 11•16, 11•18
hoses - 11•18
power steering system bleeding - 11•18
pump - 11•18
tie-rod end - 11•18
wheel - 11•14
wheel alignment - 11•1, 11•19
Sump- 2A•20, 2B•15, 2C•19
Sunroof- 12•15, 13•6
Support struts (tailgate)- 12•6
Suspension and steering- 11•1 et seq
anti-roll bars - 11•6, 11•13
check - 1•17, 1•18
coil spring (rear) - 11•10
crossmember (front) - 11•3
fault diagnosis - REF•11, REF•16
hub carrier (front) - 11•5
leaf springs - 11•13
lower arm (front/rear) - 11•4, 11•7, 11•8
mountings - 11•12
rear axle assembly - 11•13
shock absorber - 11•9
strut (front) - 11•4
wheel bearings - 11•6, 11•10
Switches:
brake lamp - 13•6
cooling system - 3•8
courtesy lamp - 13•5
direction indicator - 13•4
electric door mirror - 13•5
facia panel - 13•4
handbrake warning lamp - 13•6
hazard warning lamp - 13•4
horn - 13•5
hydraulic pressure (brakes) - 10•17
ignition/lockbarrel - 13•4
luggage area light - 13•5
oil pressure warning - 13•6
reversing - 7B•6, 13•4
starter inhibitor - 7B•6
TTachometer- 13•8
Tailboard- 12•11
Tailgate struts- 12•6
Tailgate/lock- 12•5, 12•6
Temperature gauge and sender unit- 3•8
Thermostat- 3•4
Throttle body- 4B•12
Throttle cable- 4A•8
Throttle position sensor- 4B•11
Throttle valve control motor- 4B•11Tie-rod end- 11•18
Timing adjustment- 5•17
Timing belt/chain and sprockets- 2A•12,
2B•8, 2C•10
Tools and working facilities- REF•5
Towing- 0•7
Transmission housing oil seal- 7B•5
Trim panel (door)- 12•7
Tyre checks and pressures- 0•16, 0•18
UUnderbody- 1•7 1•8, 1•17, 12•2
Underbonnet views -0•10, 1•5
Unleaded petrol- 5•18
Upholstery and carpets- 12•2
VVacuum diaphragm unit- 7B•6
Vacuum servo unit (braking system)- 10•14
Valve block (ABS)- 10•17
Valves- 1•15
Vehicle identification numbers- REF•3
Ventilation system- 3•1 et seq
WWarning system components- 13•9
Washer fluid level- 0•13
Washers- 13•12
Weatherstrip- 12•15
Weber 2V carburettor- 1•12, 4A•14
Weber 2V TLD carburettor- 1•12, 4A•15
Weekly checks- 0•10
Wheel (steering) - 11•14
Wheel alignment- 11•1, 11•19
Wheel arch liners- 12•14
Wheel bearings- 11•6, 11•10
Wheel changing- 0•6
Wheel cylinder- 10•12
Wheel sensor(ABS)- 10•18
Window glass- 12•11
Window regulator- 12•12
Windscreen- 12•11, 12•14
Windscreen washers- 13•12
Windscreen wiper motor- 13•12
Wiper arms- 13•11
Wiper blades- 0•15, 13•11
Wiper motor (headlamp)- 13•13
Wiper motor (rear)- 13•12
Wiper motor (windscreen)- 13•12
Wiring diagrams- WD•1 et seq
Working facilities- REF•5
IndexREF•25
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