OPEL CALIBRA 1988 Service Repair Manual

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OPEL CALIBRA 1988  Service Repair Manual Engine
m mEngine fails to rotate when attempting to start
m mEngine rotates, but will not start
m mEngine difficult to start when cold
m mEngine difficult to start when hot
m mStarter motor noisy or e

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OPEL CALIBRA 1988  Service Repair Manual The pages that follow provide an easy-reference guide to the more
common problems that may occur during the operation of the vehicle.
These problems and their possible causes are grouped under heading

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OPEL CALIBRA 1988  Service Repair Manual MFaulty ignition coil (Chapter 5).
MUneven or low cylinder compressions (Chapter 2A).
MBlocked carburettor jet(s) or internal passages - carburettor
models (Chapter 4A).
MBlocked injector/fuel injecti

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OPEL CALIBRA 1988  Service Repair Manual Excessive fuel consumption
MAir filter element dirty or clogged (Chapter 1).
MChoke cable incorrectly adjusted, or choke sticking - carburettor
models (Chapter 4A).
MFuel injection system fault - fuel

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OPEL CALIBRA 1988  Service Repair Manual Note:Due to the complexity of the automatic transmission, it is difficult
for the home mechanic to properly diagnose and service this unit. For
problems other than the following, the vehicle should be

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OPEL CALIBRA 1988  Service Repair Manual Note:Before diagnosing suspension or steering faults, be sure that the
trouble is not due to incorrect tyre pressures, mixtures of tyre types, or
binding brakes.
Vehicle pulls to one side
MDefective t

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OPEL CALIBRA 1988  Service Repair Manual Note:For problems associated with the starting system, refer to the
faults listed under “Engine” earlier in this Section.
Battery will not hold a charge for more than a few
days
MBattery defective

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OPEL CALIBRA 1988  Service Repair Manual Horn inoperative, or unsatisfactory in operation
Horn operates all the time
MHorn push either earthed or stuck down (Chapter 12).
MHorn cable-to-horn push earthed (Chapter 12).
Horn fails to operate
M

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OPEL CALIBRA 1988  Service Repair Manual REF•20Glossary of Technical Terms
A
ABS (Anti-lock brake system)A system,
usually electronically controlled, that senses
incipient wheel lockup during braking and
relieves hydraulic pressure at whee

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OPEL CALIBRA 1988  Service Repair Manual Glossary of Technical Terms  REF•21
REF
CamshaftA rotating shaft on which a series
of cam lobes operate the valve mechanisms.
The camshaft may be driven by gears, by
sprockets and chain or by sprock
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