tailgate OPEL CALIBRA 1988 Service Repair Manual

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Wiper blades
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 ins. Champion X-4803
Fuses
Rating:
Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 A
Blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 A
Yellow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 A
Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 A
Torque wrench settingsNm lbf ft
Airbag unit to steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 7
Airbag control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 7
Brackets, passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 16
Passenger airbag to bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 6
Steering to column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 18
Chapter 12
Body electrical systems
Aerial - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Aerial mast, electric - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Airbag - general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Airbag contact unit - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Airbag control unit - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Airbag unit, drivers side - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Airbag unit, passengers side - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Anti-theft alarm - general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Anti-theft alarm system components - removal and refitting . . . . . . .54
Bracket, passenger airbag unit - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . .60
Brake lamp switch - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Central door locking components - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . .46
Check control system components - removal and refitting . . . . . . . .21
Cigarette lighter - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Clock - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Courtesy lamp switch - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Direction indicator/lighting switch - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . .5
Electric door mirror switch - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Electric window components - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Electric window controls - programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Electrical fault-finding - general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Exterior lamp bulbs - renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Facia panel switches - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Front indicator lamp unit - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Front foglamp - removal, refitting and adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Fuses and relays - general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
General information and precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Handbrake “on” warning lamp switch - removal and refitting . . . . . .13
Headlamp aim adjustment motor - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . .26
Headlamp dim-dip system - general, removal and refitting . . . . . . . .28
Headlamp unit - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Headlamp washer fluid non-return valve - removal and refitting . . . .43Headlamp wiper motor - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Headlamps - alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Heated front seats - general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Horn(s) - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Ignition switch and lock cylinder - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . .4
Instrument panel - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Instrument panel components - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Interior lamp bulbs - renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Interior lamps - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Luggage compartment lamp switch - removal and refitting . . . . . . .11
Number plate lamp - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Oil pressure warning lamp switch - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . .14
Radio/cassette player - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Rear lamp unit - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Reversing lamp switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .See Chapter 7A
Side repeater lamp - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Speakers - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Speedometer cable - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Steering wheel (with airbag) - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Sunroof motor - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Sunroof operating switch - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Tailgate wiper motor - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Trip computer components - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Wash/wipe switch - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Washer fluid reservoir - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Washer nozzles - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Washer pump - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Windscreen wiper motor and linkage - removal and refitting . . . . . . .38
Wiper arms - removal and refitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Wiper blades - renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Wiring diagrams - general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
12•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

to-metal contact between components, due
to flexible rubber mountings, etc.
To check whether a component is properly
earthed, disconnect the battery, and connect
one lead of an ohmmeter to a known good
earth point. Connect the other lead to the wire
or earth connection being tested. The
resistance reading should be zero; if not,
check the connection as follows.
If an earth connection is thought to be
faulty, dismantle the connection, and clean
back to bare metal both the bodyshell and the
wire terminal or the component earth
connection mating surface. Be careful to
remove all traces of dirt and corrosion, then
use a knife to trim away any paint, so that a
clean metal-to-metal joint is made. On
reassembly, tighten the joint fasteners
securely; if a wire terminal is being refitted,
use serrated washers between the terminal
and the bodyshell, to ensure a clean and
secure connection. When the connection is
remade, prevent the onset of corrosion in the
future by applying a coat of petroleum jelly or
silicone-based grease.
3Fuses and relays - general
Fuses
1Fuses are designed to break a circuit when
a predetermined current is reached, to protect
the components and wiring which could be
damaged by excessive current flow. Any
excessive current flow will be due to a fault in
the circuit, usually a short-circuit (Section 2).
2The main fuses and relays are located in a
panel at the lower right-hand side of the facia,
under a hinged cover (see illustration).
3The circuits protected by the various fuses
and relays are marked on the inside of the
panel cover.
4A blown fuse can be recognised from its
melted or broken wire.
5To remove a fuse, first ensure that the
relevant circuit is switched off. Then open the
cover and pull the relevant fuse or relay from the
panel (see illustration). If desired, the lower
end of the panel can be tilted forwards, after
releasing the retaining clips to improve access. 6Before renewing a blown fuse, trace and
rectify the cause, and always use a fuse of the
correct rating. Never substitute a fuse of a
higher rating, or make temporary repairs using
wire or metal foil, as more serious damage or
even fire could result.
7Spare fuses are provided in the blank
terminal positions in the fusebox.
8Note that the fuses are colour-coded, see
Specifications. Refer to the wiring diagrams
for details of the fuse ratings and the circuits
protected.
Relays
9A relay is an electrically operated switch,
which is used for the following reasons:
a)A relay can switch a heavy current
remotely from the circuit in which the
current is flowing, allowing the use of
lighter-gauge wiring and switch contacts.
b)A relay can receive more than one control
input, unlike a mechanical switch.
c)A relay can have a timer function - for
example, the intermittent wiper relay.
10Most of the relays are located at the rear
of the main fusebox (remove the securing
screws and pull the fusebox forwards to
improve access). The rear wiper motor relay is
located in the tailgate, behind the tailgate trim
panel. On some models, additional engine-
related relays are located in the relay box
mounted on the left-hand side of the engine
compartment.
11On certain models, additional relays are
located in a box at the left-hand rear of the
engine compartment (see illustration).
12If a circuit or system controlled by a relay
develops a fault, and the relay is suspect,
operate the system. If the relay is functioning, it
should be possible to hear it “click” as it is
energised. If this is the case, the fault lies with
the components or wiring of the system. If the
relay is not being energised, then either the
relay is not receiving a main supply or a
switching voltage, or the relay itself is faulty.
Testing is by the substitution of a known good
unit, but be careful - while some relays are
identical in appearance and in operation, others
look similar but perform different functions.
13To remove a relay, first ensure that the
relevant circuit is switched off. The relay can
then simply be pulled out from the socket,
and pushed back into position.
4Ignition switch and lock
cylinder - removal and
refitting
3
Removal
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2Turn the steering wheel as necessary to
expose the two front steering column shroud
securing screws, which are covered by plastic
caps. Prise out the caps and remove the
screws.
3Remove the three securing screws from the
underside of the lower column shroud, then
remove both the upper and lower shrouds.
4To remove the lock cylinder, insert the
ignition key and turn it to position “II”.
5Insert a thin rod into the hole in the lock
housing, then press the rod to release the
detent spring, and pull out the lock cylinder
using the key.
6The ignition switch is secured to the
steering lock housing by two grub screws.
Disconnect the wiring plug, and remove the
screws to extract the switch (see illustration).
Removal of the steering wheel, may aid
removal. Refer to Chapter 10 or Section 57, as
applicable. It is recommended that the switch
and the lock cylinder are not both removed at
the same time, so that their mutual alignment
is not lost.
Refitting
7Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Body electrical systems 12•3
3.11 Relays in engine compartment box -
2.0 litre SRi model shown
4.6 Removing an ignition switch securing
screw
3.5 Removing a fuse -
2.0 litre model shown3.2 Main fuses and relays in facia panel -
2.0 litre SRi model shown
12

8Electric door mirror switch -
removal and refitting
2
Removal
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2Prise the plastic surround from the door
interior handle.
3Free the trim panel from the top edge of the
door by releasing the securing clips. This can
be done using a screwdriver, but it is
preferable to use a forked tool, to minimise
the possibility of damage to the trim panel and
the clips.
4Note the position of the mirror switch wiring
connector in the bracket at the top of the
door, then separate the two halves of the
connector.
5Prise the switch from the door trim panel,
and feed the wiring through the panel.
Refitting
6Refitting is a reversal of removal, but ensure
that the wiring is correctly routed, so as not to
foul the door interior handle mechanism.
9Sunroof operating switch -
removal and refitting
2
Removal
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2Prise the courtesy lamp from the roof trim
panel, and disconnect the wiring.
3Remove the two trim panel securing
screws, and withdraw the trim panel from the
roof, disconnecting the wiring from the
sunroof operating switch.
4Release the securing clips, then pull the
switch from the rear face of the trim panel.
Refitting
5Refitting is a reversal of removal.
10Courtesy lamp switch -
removal and refitting
2
Removal
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2Open the door and remove the switch
securing screw.
3Withdraw the switch from the door pillar,
and pull the wiring out sufficiently to prevent it
from springing back into the pillar.4Disconnect the wiring and remove the
switch.
Refitting
5Refitting is a reversal of removal.
11Luggage compartment lamp
switch - removal and refitting
2
Removal
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2Open the boot lid or tailgate, as applicable,
and remove the switch securing screw.
3Withdraw the switch from the body panel,
and pull the wiring out sufficiently to prevent it
from springing back into the body.
4Disconnect the wiring and remove the
switch.
Refitting
5Refitting is a reversal of removal.
12Brake lamp switch - removal
and refitting
2
Removal
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2Remove the lower trim panel from the
driver’s footwell.
3Disconnect the wiring plug from the brake
lamp switch, then twist the switch
anti-clockwise and remove it from its bracket.
Refitting
4Refitting is a reversal of removal.
13Handbrake “on” warning
lamp switch - removal and
refitting
3
For access to the switch, the handbrake
lever must be removed. Removal and refitting
of the switch is described as part of the
handbrake lever removal and refitting
procedure, in Chapter 9.
14Oil pressure warning lamp
switch - removal and refitting
3
Removal
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2The switch is screwed into the oil pump, on
the inlet manifold side of the engine. On 1.4
and 1.6 litre (except C16 NZ2), models the
switch projects at right-angles to the
crankshaft axis, while on C16 NZ2, 1.8 and
2.0 litre models it is parallel to the crankshaft
(see illustration).
3In most cases the switch can be reached
quite easily from above. However, on some
models access will be easier if the front of the
vehicle is jacked up and supported on axle
stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”)
(ensure that the handbrake is securely
applied) and the front right-hand roadwheel is
removed.
4Disconnect the switch wire and use a
spanner to unscrew the switch (see
illustration). As you withdraw the switch,
swiftly plug the hole in the oil pump to
minimise the loss of oil and to prevent the
entry of dirt.
Refitting
5Refitting is the reverse of the removal
procedure; tighten the switch securely but do
not overtighten it, reconnect its wire, then
check and if necessary top-up the oil level, as
described in Chapter 1. Wash off any spilt oil
and check for leaks when the engine is
restarted.
15Cigarette lighter - removal
and refitting
2
Removal
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2Slide the ashtray/cigarette lighter assembly
from the facia, then disconnect the wiring and
slide the illumination bulb from the cigarette
lighter.
Body electrical systems 12•5
14.4 Unscrewing the oil pressure warning
lamp switch -
SOHC model (engine removed)14.2 Oil pressure warning lamp switch
(arrowed) viewed from underneath vehicle
- SOHC model
12
Tape the wiring to the door
pillar, to prevent if falling
back into the door pillar.
Alternatively, tie a piece of
string to the wiring to retrieve it.

2Disconnect the washer hose and withdraw
the nozzle.
Refitting
3To refit, reconnect the washer hose to the
nozzle, and push the nozzle into its locating
hole.
4The nozzles can be adjusted by inserting a
pin into the jet, and swivelling it to the
required position.
1991-on models
5The nozzles on all later models are fitted
with twin jets.
6On some later models, the nozzles are
heated; the circuit is fed through fuse 29 and
is live whenever the ignition is switched on.
Current is regulated by a Positive
Temperature Coefficient (PTC) resistor that
takes outside temperature into account.
38Windscreen wiper motor and
linkage - removal and refitting
3
Removal
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2Remove the wiper arms, as described in
Section 36.
3Remove the windscreen cowl panel, as
described in Chapter 11.
4Disconnect the wiring plug from the motor
(see illustration). 5Unscrew the three bolts securing the
motor/linkage assembly to the body, then
withdraw the assembly (see illustrations).
6If desired, the motor can be removed from
the linkage by unscrewing the three securing
bolts. Do not attempt to dismantle the linkage.
Refitting
7Refitting is a reversal of removal.
39Tailgate wiper motor -
removal and refitting
3
Removal
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2Remove the wiper arm, as described in
Section 36.
3Extract the securing screws, and remove
the rear tailgate trim panel.
4Disconnect the motor wiring plug.
5Unscrew the two motor securing bolts,
noting the earth leads under the bolt heads
(see illustration).
6Manipulate the motor assembly from the
tailgate.
Refitting
7Refitting is a reversal of removal, ensuring
that the cut-out in the drive spindle rubber
seal engages with the notch in the drive
spindle (see illustration).
40Headlamp wiper motor -
removal and refitting
3
Removal
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2Remove the wiper arm, as described in
Section 36.
3Remove the headlamp, as described in
Section 25.
4Disconnect the motor wiring plug.
5Unscrew the two bolts securing the motor
mounting bracket to the body panel, then
withdraw the motor (see illustrations).
Refitting
6Refitting is a reversal of removal.
12•14Body electrical systems
38.4 Disconnecting the windscreen wiper
motor wiring plug
38.5B . . . then withdraw the assembly
40.5B . . . and withdraw the motor40.5A Unscrew the headlamp wiper motor
securing bolts . . .39.7 Cut-out in tailgate wiper motor drive
spindle rubber seal must engage with
notch in drive spindle
39.5 Tailgate wiper motor assembly. Note
earth leads under heads of securing bolts
38.5A Unscrew the windscreen wiper
motor/linkage assembly securing bolts . .

Centre console-mounted
switches
Removal
5The switches must be removed as a
complete assembly, and cannot be
dismantled. If one of the switches is faulty, the
complete assembly must be renewed.
6Remove the rear section of the centre
console, as described in Chapter 11.
7Release the securing clips, and withdraw
the switch assembly through the top of the
centre console.
Refitting
8Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Operating motors
9Remove the door window regulator, as
described in Chapter 11.
10To remove the motor assembly from the
front door window regulator, unscrew the
three motor securing nuts, and the single
screw securing the pulse pick-up unit to the
regulator assembly. Withdraw the motor,
complete with the pulse pick-up unit. Note
that if the motor or pick-up unit is/are faulty,
the two components must be renewed as an
assembly, as no spare parts are available (see
illustration).
11The motor assembly fitted to the rear door
window regulator is an integral part of the
regulator, and no attempt should be made at
dismantling. If faulty, the complete
motor/regulator assembly must be renewed,
as no spares are available.
45Electric window controls -
programming
1
1Whenever the battery is disconnected, or any
of the electric window components are removed,
on completion of work, the electric window
controls must be programmed as follows.
2Close all doors, and switch on the ignition.
3Close one of the windows by pressing the
relevant operating switch. Press and hold the
switch for a further five seconds after the
relevant window has fully closed.4Repeat the procedure for the remaining
window(s).
46Central door locking
components -removal and
refitting
3
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
Electronic control module
Removal
2The module is mounted in the driver’s
footwell, behind the side trim panel.
3Remove the driver’s footwell side trim
panel, as described in Chapter 11.
4Unscrew the two securing nuts, and lift the
module from the body panel (see
illustration).
5Depress the retaining clip to release the
wiring plug, then withdraw the module.
Refitting
6Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Operating switch
Removal
7The operating switch takes the form of a
microswitch, mounted inside the door at the
rear of the exterior handle assembly.8Remove the door inner trim panel, as
described in Chapter 11.
9Peel back the plastic insulating sheet
sufficiently to gain access to the exterior
handle.
10Unclip the microswitch from the rear edge
of the exterior handle assembly, and
disconnect the switch wiring plug from the
door wiring harness, then withdraw the switch
(see illustration).
Refitting
11Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Door lock operating motor
Removal
12Remove the door lock, as described in
Chapter 11.
13Disconnect the lock operating rod from
the motor.
14Remove the two securing screws, and
withdraw the motor from the lock assembly.
Refitting
15Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Tailgate/boot lid lock operating
motor
Removal
16On Hatchback models, extract the
securing screws and remove the rear tailgate
trim panel.
17Remove the two securing screws, and
manipulate the motor to disconnect the lock
operating rod.
18Withdraw the motor and disconnect the
wiring plug (see illustration).
Refitting
19Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Fuel filler flap lock operating
motor
Removal
20Remove the right-hand rear quarter trim
panels, as described in Chapter 11.
21Disconnect the wiring plug from the rear
of the motor (see illustration).
12•16Body electrical systems
44.10 Front door electric window motor
securing nuts and pulse pick-up securing
screw (arrowed)
46.10 Central door locking operating
microswitch (arrowed) in driver’s door46.18 Disconnecting the wiring plug from
the tailgate lock operating motor -
Hatchback model46.4 Unscrewing a central door locking
control module securing nut

53Anti-theft alarm - general
1Certain models are fitted with an anti-theft
alarm as standard equipment.
2The alarm system is triggered by door,
bonnet and boot lid/tailgate mounted
switches, and by ultrasonic sensors mounted
inside the passenger compartment (see
illustration).
3The alarm features a self-diagnostic
function, and any faults should be referred to
a Vauxhall dealer, who will have access to the
necessary specialist diagnostic equipment.
54Anti-theft alarm system
components -removal and
refitting
4
Control unit
Removal
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2Remove the driver’s side lower facia panel
as described in Chapter 11.
3If necessary, remove the footwell side trim
panel as described in Chapter 11.4Undo the control unit retaining bolt,
disconnect the wiring plug and remove the
unit from its location.
Refitting
5Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Ultrasonic sensor
6Disconnect the battery negative lead.
7Remove the centre body pillar trim panel as
described in Chapter 11.
8Carefully release the ultrasonic sensor trim
panel and withdraw it downwards.
9Release the ultrasonic sensor from its
location, disconnect the wiring plug and
remove the unit from the car.
Refitting
10Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Bonnet contact unit
Removal
11Disconnect the battery negative lead.
12Using a screwdriver, depress the catch at
the base of the contact unit and withdraw the
contact from its location.
13Disconnect the contact wiring and remove
the unit.
Refitting
14Refitting is a reversal of removal.
55Airbag - general
All 1993 Cavalier models are available with
an airbag that is designed to prevent serious
chest and head injuries to the driver during an
accident. A similar bag for the front seat
passenger is also available on certain models.
Sensors in the centre of the car measure the
vehicle deceleration rate and pass these
signals to a microprocessor. This unit
analyses the sensor data and compares the
information with pre-programmed values
stored in its memory, triggering the airbag if
the deceleration is severe. The airbag is
inflated in 50 milliseconds by a gas generator
that forces the bag out of the module cover in
the centre of the steering wheel.
No repairs are possible on the airbag unit or
its associated parts. The contents of the
following Sections are confined to removal
and refitting of the airbag, purely for access to
other non-related components.
Should a fault be suspected on the airbag
unit, indicated by the warning light on the
instrument panel, or if the car has been
involved in an accident, however minor,
consult a Vauxhall dealer immediately. Do not
attempt to dismantle any of the airbag
components or carry out any work
whatsoever, other than the procedures
described in the following Sections.
On vehicles fitted with a passenger side
airbag, do notfit accessories in the airbag
zone. Items like telephones, cassette storage
boxes, additional mirrors, etc., can be ripped off
and cause serious injury, if the airbag inflates.
Body electrical systems 12•19
12
53.2 Anti-theft alarm system component
locations
(Calibra model shown - component locations
identical on Cavalier)
1 Control unit
2 Ultrasonic sensor
with LED
3 Ultrasonic sensor
with probe4 Radio contact
5 Bonnet contact unit
6 Horn
7 Relay
Warning: Before starting any
work on airbag or related
components, disconnect the
battery. Cover the battery’s
terminals and wait a minimum of 1
minutes as a precaution against
accidental firing of the airbag unit. This
period ensures that any stored energy in
the back-up capacitor is dissipated.
Handle the airbag unit with extreme care
as a precaution against personal injury,
and always hold it with the cover facing
away from the body. If in doubt
concerning any proposed work involving
the airbag unit or its control circuitry,
consult a Vauxhall dealer or other
qualified specialist.

12•24Wiring diagrams
K84MSTS ignition control unit247 to 256
K85Automatic transmission control unit771 to 797
K86Check control unit370 to 392
K87Relay - auxiliary cooling fan833 to 834
K88Catalytic converter temperature control unit (not UK)760 to 762
K89Relay - rear fog lamps444 to 447
K90Relay - air conditioning compressor (not UK)820 to 821
K93Relay - air conditioning compressor (not UK)821 to 822
L1Ignition coil121 to 122, 133 to 134, 174 to 175,
225 to 226, 243 to 244, 261 to 262
M1Starter motor105 to 106
M2Windscreen wiper motor501 to 504
M4Cooling fan motor113
M6Headlamp wiper motor -left525 to 527
M7Headlamp wiper motor - right529 to 531
M8Rear window wiper motor513 to 515
M13Sunroof motor692 to 694
M18Central locking motor - driver’s door607 to 610
M19Central locking motor - left rear door622 to 624
M20Central locking motor - right rear door626 to 628
M21Fuel pump163, 196, 299
M26Electric aerial motor584 to 585
M30Door mirror motor and heater - driver’s door674 to 676
M31Door mirror motor and heater - passenger door680 to 682
M32Central locking motor - passengerdoor614to617
M33Idle speed adjuster146 to 149, 183 to 184, 277 to 278
M37Central locking motor - boot lid/tailgate618 to 621
M39Headlamp aim adjustment motor -left557 to 560
M40Headlamp aim adjustment motor - right561 to 564
M41Central locking motor - fuel filler flap623 to 625
M43Ride control actuator - front left (not UK)739 to 741
M44Ride control actuator - front right (not UK)743 to 745
M45Ride control actuator -rear left (not UK)747 to 749
M46Ride control actuator - rear right (not UK)751 to 753
M47Electric window motor - front left636 to 640
M48Electric window motor - front right654 to 658
M49Electric window motor - rear left642 to 646
M50Electric window motor - rear right660 to 664
M55Washer fluid pump518 to 519
P1Fuel gauge304
P2Coolant temperature gauge306
P3Clock551
P4Fuel level sender unit304
P5Coolant temperature sensor306
P7Tachometer308
P8Oil pressure gauge341
P9Voltmeter339
P10Oil pressure sensor341
P11Airflow meter (Motronic M4.1)185 to 189
P12Coolant temperature sensor178, 272
P13Trip computer outside air temperature sensor542 to 543
P14Distance sensor (not UK)336 to 337P17ABS wheel sensor - front left707
P18ABS wheel sensor -front right710
P19ABS wheel sensor -rear left712
P20ABS wheel sensor - rear right714
P21Speedometer frequency sensor (not UK)332
P23Pressure sensor 249 to 250
P24Oil temperature sensor251
P24Automatic transmission fluid temperature sensor795
P27Brake pad wear sensor - front left375
P28Brake pad wear sensor - front right375
P29Inlet manifold temperature sensor (not UK)207 to 208
P30Coolant temperature sensor209 to 210, 150
P31Throttle position sensor (not UK)209 to 211
P32Oxygen sensor - heated (not UK)193 to 194, 291 to 292
P33Oxygen sensor157
P34Throttle position sensor158 to 160, 780
P35Crankshaft speed/position sensor189 to 191, 223 to 225,
281 to 282
P39Trailer bulb failure sensor392 to 394
P43Electronic speedometer336
P44Air mass meter (Motronic M2.5)294 to 296
P45Automatic transmission input speed sensor787 to 788
P46Knock sensor284 to 285
P47Distributor ‘Hall-effect’ sensor (Motronic M2.5)287 to 288
P48Automatic transmission distance sensor785 to 786
P50Catalytic converter temperature sensor (not UK)761 to 762
R2Carburettor preheating116, 228
R3Cigarette lighter596 to 597
R5Glow plugs (Diesel models)858 to 859
R7Mixture preheating (not UK)232
R12Automatic choke117
R15Mixture adjustment potentiometer (not UK)155 to 157
R19Cooling fan motor resistor828, 848
S1Ignition switch102 to 106, 851 to 852
S2.1Lighting switch404 to 407
S2.2Courtesy lamp switch487
S2.3Instrument illumination lamp dimmer328
S3Heater blower switch837 to 844
S4Heated rear window switch570 to 571
S5.2Dipped beam switch438, 439
S5.3Direction indicator switch480 to 482
S5.4Sidelamp switch401 to 402
S7Reversing lamp switch497
S8Brake lamp switch462
S9.2Windscreen wiper switch501 to 504
S9.5Rear window wash/wiper switch516 to 518
S10Automatic transmission switch770 to 776
S11Brake fluid level warning sensor313
S13Handbrake-on warning switch315
S14Oil pressure switch310
S15Luggage compartment lamp switch485
S17Passenger door courtesy lamp switch490 Key to wiring diagrams for 1989 models (continued)
NoDescriptionTrackNoDescriptionTrack

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

12•40Wiring diagrams
Key to wiring diagrams for 1991 models (continued)
NoDescriptionTrackNoDescriptionTrack
S1.2Key contact switch586
S2.1Lighting switch404 to 407
S2.2Courtesy lamp switch487
S2.3Instrument illumination lamp dimmer328
S3Heater blower switch853 to 860
S4Heated rear window and mirror switch554 to 556
S5.2Dipped beam switch438 to 439
S5.3Direction indicator switch480 to 482
S5.4Sidelamp switch401 to 402
S7Reversing lamp switch497
S8Brake lamp switch462
S9.2Windscreen wiper interval switch501 to 504
S9.5Rear window washer/wiper switch514 to 516
S10Automatic transmission starter inhibitor switch773 to 779
S11Brake fluid level warning sensor31
S13Handbrake-on warning switch315
S14Oil pressure switch310
S15Luggage compartment lamp switch485
S17Passenger door courtesy lamp switch490
S21Front fog lamp switch450 to 452
S22Rear foglamp switch455 to 457
S24Air conditioning blower motor switch804 to 811
S27Air conditioning compressor low-pressure switch821
S28Air conditioning compressor high-pressure switch821
S29Cooling fan switch113
S30Driver’s seat heater switch560 to 562
S31Rear door courtesy lamp switch - left491
S32Rear door courtesy lamp switch - right491
S37Driver’s door electric window switch assembly668 to 694
S37.1Electric window switch - front left668 to 670
S37.2Electric window switch - front right686 to 688
S37.3Electric window switch - rear left674 to 676
S37.4Electric window switch - rear right692 to 694
S37.5Electric window safety cut-out switch672 to 673
S37.6Electric window anti-jam switch690
S37.7Electric window automatic control677 to 682
S39Electric window switch - rear left door678 to 680
S40Electric window switch - rear right door696 to 698
S41Central locking switch - driver’s door601 to 603
S42Central locking switch - passenger door605
S44Throttle position sensor278 to 279
S47Driver’s door courtesy lamp switch493 to 494
S52Hazard warning flasher switch469 to 474
S55Passenger seat heater switch564 to 566
S57Sunroof switch864 to 869, 872 to 877
S63.1Trip computer function reset switch656
S63.2Trip computer clock hours adjustment switch657
S63.3Trip computer function select switch658
S63.5Trip computer clock minutes adjustment switch659
S64Horn switch592, 595
S68.1Door mirror adjustment switch538 to 540, 945 to 950
S68.3Door mirror left/right selector switch537 to 541, 946 to 950
S68.4Door mirror parking position switch952
S76Air conditioning compressor switch - high-pressure fan827
S82Washer pump switch347, 392
S88Cooling fan switch115 to 116, 935 to 936
S93Coolant level sensor348, 393
S95Oil level sensor349, 394
S98Headlamp aim adjustment switch758 to 760
S99Electric window switch - driver’s door685
S100Electric window switch - passenger door683
S101Air conditioning compressor switch822 to 824
S102Air conditioning circulation switch816 to 818
S104Automatic transmission kickdown switch794
S105Automatic transmission “Winter” mode button796 to 798
S106Automatic transmission “Economy/Sport” mode button793S109Air conditioning compressor switch818
S115Automatic transmission coolant temperature switch788 to 789
S116Brake lamp switch464 to 465
S117Four-wheel-drive hydraulic pressure switch729
S119Air conditioning refrigerant temperature switch829, 843
S120Anti-theft alarm bonnet switch635
S127Central locking switch - tailgate (Calibra models)630
S128Air conditioning refrigerant temperature cooling switch825 to 826
S131Air conditioning defroster lever limit switch815
U2Trip computer651 to 662
U4ABS hydraulic modulator assembly705 to 718, 738 to 751
U4.1ABS hydraulic pump relay706 to 709, 739 to 742
U4.2ABS solenoid valves relay715 to 718, 747 to 751
U4.3ABS hydraulic pump705, 738
U4.4ABS diode717
U4.5ABS solenoid valve - front left710, 743
U4.6ABS solenoid valve - front right711, 744
U4.7ABS solenoid valve - rear left712, 745
U4.8ABS solenoid valve - rear right713
U5Check control display347 to 355
U5.1Check control washer fluid level warning lamp352
U5.2Check control oil level warning lamp351
U5.3Check control coolant level warning lamp350
U5.4Check control tail lamp and dipped beam bulb
failure warning lamp349
U5.5Check control brake lamp bulb failure warning lamp348
U5.6Check control brake wear warning lamp347
U6LCD instruments
U6.1Check control washer fluid level warning lamp392
U6.2Check control oil level warning lamp394
U6.3Check control coolant level warning lamp393
U6.4Check control tail lamp and dipped beam bulb
failure warning lamp391
U6.5Check control brake lamp bulb failure warning lamp395
U6.6Check control brake pad wear warning lamp396
U12.1Temperature switch (Diesel models)898, 931
U12.2Fuel filter heater (Diesel models)899, 932
U13AF14/20automatic transmission782 to 786
U13.1Solenoid - 1/2 and 3/4 shift up782
U13.2Solenoid - 2/3 shift up783
U13.3Solenoid - converter lock-up control784
U13.4Solenoid - main fluid pressure control785
V1Brake fluid level warning lamp test diode312
V8Air conditioning compressor diode820
Y1Air conditioning compressor clutch821
Y4Headlamp washer solenoid valve520
Y5Fuel solenoid valve (Diesel models)893, 928
Y7Fuel injectors187 to 194, 280 to 287
Y10Distributor (Hall-effect)246 to 251
Y23Distributor (inductive discharge)123 to 127
Y24Distributor (inductive discharge)129 to 136
Y25Idle-up solenoid valve (automatic transmission)242
Y30Cold start valve (Diesel models)896
Y32Fuel injector140, 979
Y33Distributor170, 262, 972 to 974
Y34Fuel tank vent valve193, 292
Y35Air conditioning circulation solenoid valve816
Y44Four-wheel-drive solenoid valve731
Y47Parking brake lock lifting magnet (automatic transmission)769
X13Diagnostic equipment connector149, 170 to 171, 254 to 255,
269 to 270, 325, 339 to 340,
752 to 753, 774 to 775, 992 to 993
X15Octane coding plug160, 184 to 185, 248 to 249, 990 to 991
X54Ignition coding plug270 to 271
X1 onWiring connectorsVarious

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