alternator Alfa Romeo 8C 2008 Owner handbook (in English)

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Right-hand direction indicators
It illuminates when the right-hand
direction indicators or the hazard
lights are turned on.
Left-hand direction indicators
It illuminates when the left-hand
direction indicators or the hazard
lights are turned on.
Cruise Control
It indicates that the constant speed
regulator, Cruise Control, is active.
(*) Viewed on the display as wellWARNING LIGHTS ON
THE DISPLAY
Inertia switch, fuel cut-off
enabled
It illuminates when a collision
activates the inertia switch, thus cutting off the
fuel supply.
CAUTION
After an impact, if you smell
fuel or note leakages from the fuel
system do not re-activate the switch in
order to prevent the risk of fire.
Windscreen washer fluid
It indicates a low level of washer
fluid in the windscreen washer tank.
Alternator failure
If there is a fault in the recharging
system. When the battery is
insufficiently charged or overcharged. Lighting system failure
It illuminates in the case of a system
failure or if the position, direction
indicator, rear fog and number plate lights are
blown.
Stop light failure
It illuminates in the case of a system
failure or if the stop light is blown.
Twilight sensor failure
It illuminates on in the case of a
failure of the twilight sensor.
Engine oil temperature
It illuminates when the temperature
reaches high values. In this case,
reduce the engine RPM until the warning light
goes out.

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IN AN EMERGENCY
Pos. Amp. Colour System / Component
F1915A Light blue +30 Battery charger
F2030A Green Headlight washers
F2115A Light blue Horns
F2210A Red +30 ABS (Electronic control unit)
F237.5A Brown Brake switch
F24- - Position available
F2530A Green +30 Starter motor
F2715A Light blue +87 main relay I.E.
F2825A White +30 ABS (Solenoid valve unit)
F667.5A Brown Front side markers
F7615A Light blue +87 main relay I.E., oxygen sensor
F917.5A Brown +15 Alternator, oil level sensor
F937.5A Brown +15 Start button
F94- - Position available
F9515A Light blue +30 alternator sensing

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINEGeneral
Type code AR8C
Cycle Otto
Cylinder number and position V 8 - 90°
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Bore and stroke mm 94x84.5
Total displacement cm3 4,691
Compression ratio 11.25±0.2
Maximum power (EC) kW 331
HP 450
corresponding RPM RPM 7,000
Maximum torque (EC) Nm 480
kgm 49
corresponding RPM RPM 4,750INJECTION – IGNITION
The ignition and injection system is controlled by
a single microprocessor ECU.
Injection
- Type Bosch Motronic ME7.1.1.
Ignition
- Static ignition
- Ignition sequence: 1-8-6-2-7-3-4-5
- Ignition coil:
ELDOR 78407003.C00
- Spark plugs: NGK PMR8C-H.
Battery
EXIDE 12V 88Ah 580A
Electric alternator
NIPPONDENSO SC2 150A