heating OPEL VECTRA 1988 Service Repair Manual
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1General information and
precautions
The electrical system is of 12-volt negative
earth type. Power for the lights and all
electrical accessories is supplied by a
lead/acid type battery, which is charged by
the alternator.
This Chapter covers repair and service
procedures for the various electrical
components not associated with engine.
Information on the battery, alternator and
starter motor can be found in Chapter 5.
It should be noted that, before working on
any component in the electrical system, the
battery negative terminal should first be
disconnected, to prevent the possibility of
electrical short-circuits and/or fires.
Whenever the occasion arises, carefully
check the routing of the wiring harness,
ensuring that it is correctly secured by the
clips or ties provided so that it cannot chafe
against other components. Carefully check
points such as the clutch cable bracket,
clutch housing and harness support bracket,
the inlet manifold, the horn mounting bracket,
the starter motor terminals, and the rear
bumper and number plate lamp.
If evidence is found of the harness having
chafed against other components, repair the
damage and ensure that the harness is
secured or protected so that the problem
cannot occur again.
2Electrical fault-finding -
general information
Note:Refer to the precautions given in “Safety
first!” (at the beginning of this manual) and to
Section 1 of this Chapter before starting work.
The following tests relate to testing of the main
electrical circuits, and should not be used to
test delicate electronic circuits (such as anti-
lock braking systems), particularly where an
electronic control module is used.
A typical electrical circuit consists of an
electrical component, any switches, relays,
motors, fuses, fusible links or circuit breakers
related to that component, and the wiring and
connectors that link the component to boththe battery and the chassis. To help to
pinpoint a problem in an electrical circuit,
wiring diagrams are included at the end of this
Chapter.
Before attempting to diagnose an electrical
fault, first study the appropriate wiring
diagram, to obtain a complete understanding
of the components included in the particular
circuit concerned. The possible sources of a
fault can be narrowed down by noting
whether other components related to the
circuit are operating properly. If several
components or circuits fail at one time, the
problem is likely to be related to a shared fuse
or earth connection.
Electrical problems usually stem from
simple causes, such as loose or corroded
connections, a faulty earth connection, a
blown fuse, a melted fusible link, or a faulty
relay (refer to Section 3 for details of testing
relays). Visually inspect the condition of all
fuses, wires and connections in a problem
circuit before testing the components. Use
the wiring diagrams to determine which
terminal connections will need to be checked,
to pinpoint the trouble-spot.
The basic tools required for electrical fault-
finding include the following:
a)a circuit tester or voltmeter (a 12-volt bulb
with a set of test leads can also be used
for certain tests).
b)a self-powered test light (sometimes
known as a continuity tester).
c)an ohmmeter (to measure resistance).
d)a battery.
e)a set of test leads.
f)a jumper wire, preferably with a circuit
breaker or fuse incorporated, which can
be used to bypass suspect wires or
electrical components.
Before attempting to locate a problem with
test instruments, use the wiring diagram to
determine where to make the connections.
To find the source of an intermittent wiring
fault (usually due to a poor or dirty
connection, or damaged wiring insulation), a
“wiggle” test can be performed on the wiring.
This involves wiggling the wiring by hand, to
see if the fault occurs as the wiring is moved.
It should be possible to narrow down the
source of the fault to a particular section of
wiring. This method of testing can be used in
conjunction with any of the tests described in
the following sub-Sections.
Apart from problems due to poor
connections, two basic types of fault can
occur in an electrical circuit - open-circuit, or
short-circuit.
Open-circuit faults are caused by a break
somewhere in the circuit, which prevents
current from flowing. An open-circuit fault will
prevent a component from working, but will
not cause the relevant circuit fuse to blow.
Short-circuit faults are caused by a “short”
somewhere in the circuit, which allows the
current flowing in the circuit to “escape” along
an alternative route, usually to earth. Short-
circuit faults are normally caused by abreakdown in wiring insulation, which allows a
feed wire to touch either another wire, or an
earthed component such as the bodyshell. A
short-circuit fault will normally cause the
relevant circuit fuse to blow.
Finding an open-circuit
To check for an open-circuit, connect one
lead of a circuit tester or voltmeter to either
the negative battery terminal or a known good
earth.
Connect the other lead to a connector in
the circuit being tested, preferably nearest to
the battery or fuse.
Switch on the circuit, remembering that
some circuits are live only when the ignition
switch is moved to a particular position.
If voltage is present (indicated either by the
tester bulb lighting or a voltmeter reading, as
applicable), this means that the section of the
circuit between the relevant connector and
the battery is problem-free.
Continue to check the remainder of the
circuit in the same fashion.
When a point is reached at which no
voltage is present, the problem must lie
between that point and the previous test point
with voltage. Most problems can be traced to
a broken, corroded or loose connection.
Finding a short-circuit
To check for a short-circuit, first disconnect
the load(s) from the circuit (loads are the
components that draw current from a circuit,
such as bulbs, motors, heating elements, etc.).
Remove the relevant fuse from the circuit,
and connect a circuit tester or voltmeter to the
fuse connections.
Switch on the circuit, remembering that
some circuits are live only when the ignition
switch is moved to a particular position.
If voltage is present (indicated either by the
tester bulb lighting or a voltmeter reading, as
applicable), this means that there is a short-
circuit.
If no voltage is present, but the fuse still
blows with the load(s) connected, this indicates
an internal fault in the load(s).
Finding an earth fault
The battery negative terminal is connected
to “earth” (the metal of the
engine/transmission and the car body), and
most systems are wired so that they only
receive a positive feed. The current returning
through the metal of the car body. This means
that the component mounting and the body
form part of that circuit. Loose or corroded
mountings can therefore cause a range of
electrical faults, ranging from total failure of a
circuit, to a puzzling partial fault. In particular,
lights may shine dimly (especially when
another circuit sharing the same earth point is
in operation). Motors (e.g. wiper motors or the
radiator cooling fan motor) may run slowly,
and the operation of one circuit may have an
affect on another. Note that on many vehicles,
earth straps are used between certain
components, such as the engine/transmission
and the body, usually where there is no metal-
12•2Body electrical systems
Warning: Before carrying out
any work on the electrical
system, read through the
precautions given in “Safety
first!” at the beginning of this manual, and
in Chapter 5.
Caution:If the radio/cassette player fitted
to the vehicle is one with an anti-theft
security code, as the standard unit is, refer
to “Radio/cassette player anti-theft system
- precaution”in the Reference Section of
this manual before disconnecting the
battery.
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3To remove the cigarette lighter assembly,
simply pull it from the illumination ring
assembly. If desired, the illumination ring
assembly can be removed, by pulling it from
the housing after depressing the retaining
clips.
Refitting
4Refitting is a reversal of removal.
16Clock - removal and refitting
2
Removal
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, carefully
prise the clock from the facia panel.
3Disconnect the wiring plugs and withdraw
the clock (see illustration).
Refitting
4Refitting is a reversal of removal.
17Heated front seats - general
2
Heating pads are fitted to the front seats of
some models. Before attempting to remove a
seat so equipped, disconnect the battery and
the leads from the heating pad.
18Instrument panel -removal
and refitting
3
Removal
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2Remove the steering wheel, (Chapter 10).
3Remove the steering column shrouds, and
the instrument panel upper and lower trim
panels, (Chapter 11).
4Remove the single upper, and two lower,
instrument panel securing screws (see
illustration).
5Carefully withdraw the instrument panel,
and disconnect the speedometer cable and
the two wiring plugs. Note that the
speedometer cable is retained by a clip, which
must be pressed towards the speedometer to
release the cable (see illustration).6If desired, the instrument panel can be
dismantled, with reference to Section 19.
Refitting
7Refitting is a reversal of removal, but ensure
that the speedometer cable is not kinked or
twisted between the instrument panel and the
bulkhead as the panel is refitted.
19Instrument panel
components - removal and
refitting
3
1With the instrument panel removed, as
described in Section 18, continue as follows.
Panel illumination and warning
lamp bulbs
Removal
2Twist the relevant bulbholder clockwise,
and withdraw it from the printed circuit board
on the rear of the instrument panel (see
illustration).
3The bulbs are integral with the bulbholders,
and must be renewed as a unit.
Refitting
4Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Voltage stabiliser
Removal
5Remove the single securing screw from the
rear of the instrument panel, then pull the
voltage stabiliser from the contacts on the
printed circuit board (see illustration).
Refitting
6Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Fuel and temperature gauges -
“low series” models
Removal
7Pull the trip meter reset pin from the front of
the panel.
8Release the two retaining clips at the top of
the panel, and remove the panel shroud (see
illustration).
9Unscrew the two securing nuts, and
withdraw the relevant gauge through the front
of the instrument panel.
12•6Body electrical systems
16.3 Disconnecting the wiring plugs from
the clock
18.5 Disconnecting an instrument panel
wiring plug. Note speedometer cable
retaining clip (arrowed)
19.8 Removing the instrument panel
shroud19.5 Instrument panel voltage stabiliser
(arrowed)19.2 Withdrawing an instrument panel
illumination lamp bulb
18.4 Unscrewing a lower instrument panel
securing screw
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12•22Body electrical systems
Explanations of abbreviations used in wiring diagrams
ABSAnti-lock braking system
ACAir conditioning
AZVTrailer hitch
ATAutomatic transmission
ATCAutomatic temperature control
BRTrip (on-board) computer
CCCheck control system
CRCCruise control
DDiesel
DSTheft protection
DTTurbo Diesel
DWAAnti-theft warning system
DZMTachometer
EFCElectric folding roof (Convertible)
EKSPinch guard (electric windows)
EMPRadio
EUREuronorm (emission control standard)
engine
EZ + ElPlus ignition system (with self-
diagnosis)
EZVEcotronic
FHElectric windows
GBGreat Britain
HSHeated rear window
HWRear window wiper
HZGHeating
HRLLuggage compartment lampINSInstrument panel
IRLCourtesy lamps
KATCatalytic converter
KBSWiring harness
KVContact breaker distributor
L3.1Bosch Jetronic fuel injection system
LCDLiquid crystal display (LCD)
instruments
LHDLeft-hand drive
4WDFour-wheel-drive
LWRHeadlamp aim adjustment
M1.5Bosch Motronic M1.5 engine
management system
M2.5Bosch Motronic M2.5 engine
management system
MOTMotronic (general)
MTManual gearbox
MULMultec fuel injection system
NNorway
NSFront foglamps
NSLRear foglamps
OELOil level/pressure check system
OPTOptional equipment
PBSLPark and brake shift block
(automatic transmission, selector
lever in position ‘P’)P/NPark/neutral (automatic transmission)
POTPotentiometer
RCRear suspension level control
system
RFSReversing lamps
RHDRight-hand drive
SSweden
SDSunroof
SHHeated seats
SRAHeadlamp washers and wipers
TANKFuel level sender unit
TDTurbo Diesel
TEMPTemperature gauge
TFLDaytime driving lamps
TKSCourtesy lamp (door pillar) switches
TSZITransistorised ignition (inductive-
triggered) system
VGSCarburettor
WEGOdometer frequency/roadspeed
sensor
WHRRear suspension level control
system
WSWarning buzzer
ZVCentral locking
ZYLCylinder
Colour codes
BLBlue
HBLLight blue
BRBrown
GEYellow
GRGrey
GNGreenRTRed
WSWhite
SWBlack
LILilac
VIViolet
Wiring identification
Example: GEWS 1.5
GE -Wire basic colour
WS -Wire tracer colour
1.5 -Wire cross-section in mm
2
Note: Not all items shown are fitted to all models. Refer to Section 62 (Chapter 12) for details of diagram usage.
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Wiring diagrams 12•23
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Key to wiring diagrams for 1989 models
E1Sidelamp - left406
E2Tail lamp -left302, 380, 407
E3Number plate lamp413
E4Side lamp right409
E5Tail lamp right382, 410
E6Engine compartment lamp416
E7Headlamp main beam - left437
E8Headlampmain beam - right438
E9Headlampdipped beam - left384, 439
E10Headlamp dipped beam - right386, 440
E11Instrument illumination lamps328 to 329
E12Gear selector lever illumination lamp (automatics)799
E13Luggage compartment lamp485
E14Courtesy lamp487
E15Glovebox lamp599
E16Cigarette lighter illumination lamp598
E17Reversing lamp - left497
E18Reversing lamp - right498
E19Heated rearwindow572
E20Front foglamp -left448
E21Front foglamp - right447
E24Rear foglamp - left454
E25Seat heater -front left575
E30Seat heater - front right579
E32Clock illumination lamp552
E38Trip computer illumination lamp539
E39Rear foglamp - right455
E41Courtesy lamp (with delay)488 to 490
E50Kerb lamp - driver’s door635
E51Kerb lamp - passenger door653
F1 toFuse (in fusebox)Various
F30
F32Fuse - mixture preheating (not UK)232
F33Fuse - electronic carburettor (not UK)201
F34Fuse (in relay box, engine compartment)834
F35Voltage stabiliser302
F36Fuse - fuel filter heating (Diesel models)866
G1Battery101
G2Alternator110
G3Battery - Diesel models846
G6Alternator - Diesel models850 to 852
H2Horn591
H3Direction indicator warning lamp318, 320
H4Oil pressure warning lamp310
H5Brake fluid level warning lamp313
H6Hazard warning flasher warning lamp470
H7Alternator charge warning lamp310
H8Headlamp main beam warning lamp322
H9Brake lamp - left388
H10Brake lamp - right390H11Direction indicator lamp - front left472
H12Direction indicatorlamp - rear left473
H13Direction indicator lamp - front right481
H14Direction indicator lamp - rear right482
H16Glow plug warning lamp (Diesel models)323
H17Trailer direction indicator warning lamp321
H18Horns (twin)592, 593
H19Headlamps-on warning buzzer494, 495
H21Handbrake-on warning lamp315
H23Radio/cassette player585, 586
H25Door mirror heater warning lamp678
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 lamp (not UK)329
K1Relay-heated rear window571 to 572
K5Relay - front foglamps448 to 450
K6Relay - air conditioning (not UK)801 to 802
K7Relay - air conditioning blower (not UK)808 to 809
K8Relay - intermittent windscreen wipe503 to 506
K9Relay - headlamp wash522 to 523
K10Relay - direction indicator/hazard warning flashers467 to 469
K20HEI ignition control unit122 to 124
K25Relay - glow plugs (Diesel models)856 to 859
K30Relay - intermittent rear window wipe515 to 517
K35Relay - door mirror heater683 to 685
K37Central locking control unit606 to 612
K45Relay - mixture preheating (not UK)231 to 232
K47Relay - surge arrester (ABS)702 to 703
K50ABS control unit707 to 721
K51Relay - cooling fan830 to 831
K54Electronic carburettor control unit (not UK)203 to 226
K55Relay - electronic carburettor (not UK)203 to 206
K57Fuel injection control unit (not UK)139 to 161
K58Relay -fuel pump (not UK)162 to 163
K59Relay - daytime running lamps (not UK)420 to 426
K61Motronic M4.1 control unit170 to 194
K62Dim-dip control unit428 to 432
K63Relay - horn593 to 594
K64Relay - air conditioning blower (not UK)802 to 803
K67Relay -cooling fan827 to 828
K68Relay -fuel injection system294 to 299, 196 to 199
K69Motronic M2.5 control unit267 to 297
K71Ride control unit (not UK)739 to 754
K80Relay -fuel filter heater (Diesel models)865 to 866
K82Relay - engine revolution862 to 863
K83Four-wheel-drive control unit725 to 731 NoDescriptionTrackNoDescriptionTrack
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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)
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Wiring diagrams 12•39
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Key to wiring diagrams for 1991 models (continued)
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K20Ignition amplifier module122 to 124, 236 to 237, 975 to 976
K25Relay - glow plugs (Diesel models)889 to 892
K30Relay - intermittent rear window wipe513 to 515
K35Relay - door mirror heater550 to 552
K37Central locking control unit606 to 612
K47Relay - surge arrester (ABS)702 to 703, 735 to 736
K50ABS control unit707 to 721, 740 to 754
K51Relay - cooling fan829 to 830, 842 to 843, 837 to 838
K57Multec electronic control unit (ECU)139 to 161
K58Relay - fuel pump163 to 164, 996 to 997
K59Relay - daytime running lamps420 to 426
K62Dim-dip control unit427 to 431
K63Relay - horn594 to 595
K64Relay - air conditioning blower802 to 803
K67Relay - cooling fan825 to 826, 849 to 850
K68Relay - fuel injection system196 to 199
K69Motronic M2.5 module267 to 297
K73Relay - headlamp main beam relay (Calibra only)432 to 433
K76Glow plug control unit (Turbo diesel models)916 to 921
K77Relay - glow plugs (Turbo diesel models)923 to 924
K78Relay - preresistor (Turbo diesel models)926 to 927
K79Alternator charge warning lamp relay911 to 913
K80Relay - fuel filter heater (Diesel models)898 to 899, 931 to 932
K82Relay - engine revolution895 to 896
K83Four-wheel-drive control unit725 to 731
K84MSTS ignition module242 to 256
K85Automatic transmission control unit774 to 797
K86Check control unit347 to 368
K87Relay - auxiliary cooling fan832 to 833, 839 to 840, 940 to 941
K88Catalytic converter temp. control unit758 to 760, 966 to 968
K89Relay - rear foglamps444 to 447
K90Relay - air conditioning compressor820 to 821
K91Motronic M1.5 module170 to 194
K94Anti-theft alarm control unit633 to 647
K97Relay - headlamp washer pump time delay530 to 532
K101Relay - electric mirror parking position961 to 964
K102Parking brake control unit (automatic transmission)769 to 771
K103Relay - cooling fan845 to 847
K107Multec electronic control unit (ECU)978 to 996
L1Ignition coil121 to 122, 133 to 134, 173, 174,
237 to 238, 974 to 975
M1Starter motor105 to 106
M2Windscreen wiper motor501 to 504
M3Heater blower motor854 to 856
M4Radiator cooling fan motor113, 115, 829, 847, 935
M6Headlamp wiper motor - left522 to 524
M7Headlamp wiper motor - right526 to 528
M8Rear window wiper motor511 to 513
M10Air conditioning blower motor805 to 808
M11Cooling fan motor840, 941
M12Starter motor (Diesel models)887 to 888, 905 to 906
M13Sunroof motor assembly865 to 869
M13.1Sunroof motor866 to 868
M13.2Sunroof travel microswitch866
M13.3Sunroof travel microswitch868
M18Central locking motor - driver’s door607 to 610
M19Central locking motor - left rear door621 to 623
M20Central locking motor - right rear door625 to 627
M21Fuel pump164, 197, 229, 997
M24Headlamp washer pump532
M26Electric aerial motor588 to 589
M30Door mirror motor and heater - driver’s door538 to 541
M31Door mirror motor and heater - passenger door544 to 547
M32Central locking motor - passenger door613 to 616
M33Idle speed adjuster/idle air control stepper motor146 to 149,
185 to 186, 277 to 278, 985 to 988M39Headlamp aim adjuster motor - driver’s side759 to 762
M40Headlamp aim adjuster motor - passenger side763 to 766
M41Central locking motor - fuel filler623 to 624
M47Electric window motor - front left667 to 671
M48Electric window motor - front right685 to 689
M49Electric window motor - rear left673 to 677
M50Electric window motor - rear right691 to 695
M55Windscreen and rear window washer pump516
M60Central locking motor (Calibra models)627 to 628
M61Sunroof assembly (Calibra models)872 to 880
M61.1Sunroof motor (Calibra models)873 to 876
M61.2Relay 1 - sunroof motor (Calibra models)872 to 873
M61.3Relay 2 - sunroof motor (Calibra models)878 to 880
M62Door mirror motor - driver’s door947 to 953
M63Door mirror motor - passenger door956 to 962
P1Fuel gauge304
P2Coolant temperature gauge306
P3Clock662
P4Fuel level sender unit304
P5Coolant temperature gauge sender306
P7Tachometer308
P8Oil pressure gauge341
P9Voltmeter339
P10Oil pressure sensor341
P11Airflow meter (Motronic M1.5)185 to 189
P12Coolant temperature sensor182, 272
P13Trip computer outside air temperature sensor655 to 656
P14Distance sensor336 to 337, 915 to 916
P17ABS wheel sensor - front left707, 740
P18ABS wheel sensor - front right710, 742
P19ABS wheel sensor - rear left712, 744
P20ABS wheel sensor - rear right713, 746
P21Speedometer frequency sensor332
P23Pressure sensor152 to 154, 984 to 986
P24Automatic transmission fluid temperature sensor252, 795
P25Bulb failure sensor373 to 386
P27Brake pad wear sensor - front left351, 396
P28Brake pad wear sensor - front right351, 396
P30Coolant temperature sensor150, 982
P32Oxygen sensor - heated194 to 195, 291 to 292
P33Oxygen sensor157, 991
P34Throttle position sensor/potentiometer158 to 160, 180 to 181,
777 to 778, 987 to 989
P35Crankshaft speed/position sensor189 to 191,
281 to 282, 982 to 984
P39Trailer bulb failure sensor368 to 370, 387 to 389
P43Electronic speedometer336
P44Air mass meter (Motronic M2.5)294 to 298
P45Automatic transmission input speed sensor791 to 792
P46Knock sensor284 to 285
P47Distributor “Hall-effect” sensor (Motronic M2.5)287 to 288
P48Automatic transmission output speed sensor789 to 790
P50Catalytic converter temperature sensor759 to 760, 977 to 978
P53Anti-theft alarm sensor - driver’s side639 to 642
P54Anti-theft alarm sensor - passenger side644 to 647
P55Coolant temperature sensor (Turbo diesel models)919
R2Carburettor preheating121
R3Cigarette lighter597
R5Glow plugs (Diesel models)891 to 892, 922 to 924
R12Automatic choke118
R13Heated windscreen washer nozzle - left526
R14Heated windscreen washer nozzle - right528
R15Mixture adjustment potentiometer155 to 157
R19Cooling fan motor resistor115, 832, 935
R22Glow plugs resistor (Turbo diesel models)927
S1Ignition switch105 to 106, 885 to 886, 905 to 906
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Wiring diagrams 12•55
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Key to wiring diagrams for 1992 and later models
NoDescriptionTrackNoDescriptionTrack
E1Left parking lamp506
E2Left tail lamp507, 745
E3Licence plate lamp513
E4Right parking lamp509
E5Right tail lamp510, 746
E6Engine compartment lamp515
E7Left high beam 535
E8Right high beam536
E9Left low beam537, 747
E10Right low beam538, 748
E11Instrument lights728, 729
E12Selector lever lamp 498, 499
E13Boot lamp585
E14Passenger compartment lamp587
E15Glove box lamp677
E16Cigarette lighter lamp676
E17Left reversing lamp597
E18Right reversing lamp598
E19Heated back window652
E20Left fog lamp553
E21Right fog lamp554
E24Left rear fog lamp548
E25Left front heating mat660
E27Left rear reading lamp680, 681
E28Right rear reading lamp683, 684
E30Right front heating mat664
E32Clock lamp863
E37Left mirror make-up lamp686
E38Computer lamp854
E39Right rear foglamp549
E40Right mirror make-up lamp688
E41Passenger compartment delay lamp 588 to 590
E50Driver door lamp866
E51Passenger door lamp884
F1 onFusesVarious
F35Voltage stabilizer702
G1Battery101
G2Alternator114
G6Diesel alternator 402 to 405
H1Radio784 to 798
H3Turn signal lamp telltale716, 718
H4Oil pressure telltale710
H5Brake fluid telltale712
H6Telltale hazard warning system570
H7Charging indicator lamp710
H8High beam telltale722
H9Left stop lamp561, 749
H10Right stop lamp562, 750
H11Left front turn signal lamp572
H12Left rear turn signal lamp573
H13Right front turn signal lamp581
H14Right rear turn signal lamp582
H15Fuel telltale705, 706
H16Preheating time telltale715
H17Trailer turn signal lamp telltale717
H18Horn670
H19Headlamps on warning buzzer594, 595
H21Parking brake telltale713
H23Airbag telltale719
H25Heated back window & mirror telltale642, 765
H26ABS telltale721
H27Safety checking warning buzzer996 to 998
H28Seat belt warning telltale723
H30Engine telltale724H33Left auxiliary turn signal lamp576
H34Right auxiliary turn signal lamp578
H36Additional stop lamp563
H37Left front loudspeaker788 to 790
H38Right front loudspeaker794 to 796
H39Left rear loudspeaker788, 789
H40Right rear loudspeaker791, 792
H42Automatic program power telltale725
H45Four wheel drive telltale727
H46Catalytic converter temperature telltale729
H47Anti-theft warning unit horn838
H48Horn671
H51Traction control telltale720
H52Left front tweeter787 to 791
H53Right front tweeter793 to 797
K3Starter relay anti-theft warning unit109, 110
K5Fog lamps relay554 to 555
K6Air conditioning relay901, 902
K7Four stage air conditioning blower relay904, 905
K8Windshield wiper interval relay603 to 606
K9Headlamps washer unit relay619, 620
K10Flasher unit567 to 569
K20Ignition coil module149, 150, 171, 172, 241, 242, 302 to 305,
361 to 364, 1001 to 1005, 1055 to 1061
K22Coolant pump relay133, 134, 969, 970
K25Glow time relay440 to 443
K26Radiator blower relays972 to 974
K27Radiator blower relay137 to 139
K30Back window wiper interval relay613 to 615
K31Airbag control unit1191 to 1198
K34Radiator blower time delay relay356 to 358, 956 to 958
K35Heated back window & mirror time delay relay650 to 652
K37Central locking control unit805 to 812
K51Radiator blower relay430, 431, 942, 943, 956, 957
K52Radiator blower relay145 to 147, 433,435,
982 to 984, 960 to 962
K57Multec unit control211 to 230, 244 to 262
K58Fuel pump relay231, 232, 262, 263
K59Running light relay520 to 525
K60Compressor relay931,932
K61Motronic control unit270 to 294, 307 to 337,
366 to 396, 1007 to 1037, 1063 to 1096
K63Horn relay671, 672
K641 stage air conditioning blower relay913, 914
K67Radiator blower relay142, 143, 436, 437, 948,
949, 964, 965, 986, 987
K68Fuel injection unit relay295 to 299, 393 to 397,
334 to 338, 1093 to 1097, 1034 to 1038
K73High beam relay (Calibra)530, 531
K76Glow time control unit413 to 417
K77Glow plugs relay419, 420
K78Preresistor relay (70A)422, 423
K79Charge indicator relay406 to 408
K80Filter heating relay426, 427, 452, 453
K82Engine revolution relay447, 448
K83Four wheel drive unit control342 to 349
K84EZ Plus control unit155 to 166, 177 to 191
K85Automatic transmission control unit473 to 496
K86Check control unit736 to 752
K87Radiator blower relay945, 946, 953, 954, 977, 978
K88Catalytic converter temperature control unit462 to 464
K89Rear fog lamp relay543 to 545
K90Compressor relay (automatic transmission only)930, 931
K94Anti-theft warning unit control unit833 to 847
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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
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Wiring diagrams 12•57
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Key to wiring diagrams for 1992 and later models (continued)
NoDescriptionTrackNoDescriptionTrack
S20.2High pressure compressor switch925
S20.3High pressure blower compressor switch939
S21Fog lamps switch555 to 557
S22Rear fog lamp switch549 to 551
S24Air conditioning blower switch904 to 911
S29Coolant temperature switch118, 137, 357, 942, 957, 972
S30Left front heating mat switch660 to 662
S31Rear left door contact switch591
S32Rear right door contact switch592
S33Traction control switch1130, 1131
S37Window lifter switch868 to 894
S37.1Left window lifter switch868 to 870
S37.2Right window lifter switch886 to 888
S37.3Left rear window lifter switch874 to 876
S37.4Right rear window lifter switch892 to 894
S37.5Safety switch872, 873
S37.6Window anti-jam off switch890
S37.7Automatic window lifter control877 to 882
S39Left rear door window lifter switch878 to 880
S40Right rear door window lifter switch896 to 898
S41Driver door burglary locking switch800 to 802
S42Passenger door central locking switch805
S44Throttle valve switch316, 317
S47Driver door contact switch593, 594
S52Hazard warning switch569 to 573
S53First gear identification switch372
S55Right front heating mat switch664 to 666
S57Sun roof switch1170 to 1183
S63Computer switch
S63.1Function reset switch856
S63.2Clock hours adjustment switch857
S63.3Function select switch858
S63.4Clock minute adjustment switch859
S64Horn switch672
S68Outside mirror switch assy
S68.1Outside mirror adjustment switch638 to 640, 758 to 762
S68.3Left/right outside mirror switch637 to 641, 759 to 763
S68.4Parking position switch765
S82Washer fluid minimum capacity control switch736
S882 stage coolant temperature switch120, 121, 137, 138, 430, 431
S89Seat belt switch998
S93Coolant minimum capacity control switch737
S95Engine oil minuimum capacity control switch738
S98Headlamps levelling switch691 to 693
S99ZV driver door window lifter switch865
S100ZV passenger door window lifter switch883
S101Compressor switch926 to 928
S102Circulation switch918 to 920
S103Transmission temperature switch350
S104Kickdown switch493
S105Start-up assistance switch495 to 497
S106Economy power program switch492
S109Acceleration revolution pressure switch921
S115Coolant temperature switch487, 488
S116Stop lamp switch564, 565
S117Hydraulic pressure switch346
S120Engine compartment hood (anti-theft warning unit) switch835
S127Calibra tail gate central locking switch831
S128Coolant temperature switch936,937S131Defroster lever limit switch918
U2Computer851 to 862
U4ABS hydroaggregate1102 to 1122, 1146 to 1164
U4.1Pump motor relay1102, 1103, 1146, 1147
U4.2Solenoid valves relay1104, 1105, 1148, 1149
U4.3Pump motor1102,1146
U4.4Diode1105,1149
U4.5Left front solenoid valve1109,1153
U4.6Right front solenoid valve1111,1155
U4.7Rear axle solenoid valve1113,1157
U4.8ABS control unit1106 to 1122, 1150 to 1164
U4.9Solenoid valves plug1109 to 1113, 1153 to 1157
U5Check control display
U5.1Washer fluid minimum capacity telltale741
U5.2Oil minimum capacity telltale740
U5.3Coolant minimum capacity telltale739
U5.4Tail light & low beam telltale738
U5.5Stop light failure telltale737
U5.6Front brake lining telltale736
U12Filter heater
U12.1Temperature switch426, 452
U12.2Filter heater427, 453
U13Automatic transmission
U13.1Solenoid valve (shift 1)481
U13.2Solenoid valve (shift 2)482
U13.3Solenoid valve (lock up control)483
U13.4Solenoid valve (pressure control)484
U17Roof antenna amplifier795
V1Brake fluid test bulb diode712
V8Air conditioning compressor diode926
X1 onWiring connectorsVarious
X10Anti theft warning unit code837
X13Diagnostic link164, 165, 189, 190, 226, 270, 271, 258, 259,
309, 310, 370, 371, 343, 344, 473, 474, 573, 725, 836, 837, 860,
861, 1012, 1013, 1069, 1070, 1118, 1119, 1136, 1162, 1163
X15Octane number plug157, 158, 182, 183, 225, 226,
257, 258, 284, 285
X54Ignition coding plug310, 311, 1014, 1070, 1071
Y1Air conditioning compressor clutch925
Y4Headlamps washer solenoid valve620
Y5Fuel solenoid valve410, 445
Y7Fuel injection valves287 to 294,320 to 327,
384 to 391,1025 to 1032,1078 to 1089
Y10Hall sensor ignition distributor153 to 158
Y11Hot start solenoid valve375, 376
Y12Charging pressure control changeover valve377, 378
Y18Exhaust gas recirculation valve1093
Y23Inductive sensor distributor201 to 208
Y24Distributor (inductive discharge)
Y25Acceleration revolution solenoid valve155, 177
Y30Cold start acceleration solenoid valve 448
Y32Fuel injection valve212, 245
Y33Ignition distributor175 to 177, 268 to 270, 238 to 240,
301 to 303, 360 to 362
Y34Tank ventilation valve293, 331, 332, 379, 380,
1092, 1016, 1017,
Y35Circulation solenoid valve918
Y44Four wheel drive solenoid valve350
Y47Park brake shift lock lifting magnet469
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b)Always keep the ignition and fuel systems
well maintained according to the
manufacturers schedule (see “Routine
maintenance” and the relevant Chapter).
In particular, ensure that the air cleaner
filter element, the fuel filter and the spark
plugs are renewed at the correct intervals.
If the inlet air/fuel mixture is allowed to
become too rich due to neglect, the
unburned surplus will enter and burn in
the catalytic converter, overheating the
element and eventually destroying the
converter.
c)If the engine develops a misfire, do not
drive the vehicle at all (or at least as little
as possible) until the fault is cured. The
misfire will allow unburned fuel to enter
the converter, which will result in its
overheating, as noted above.
d)The engine control indicator (the outline
of an engine with a lightning symbol
superimposed), will light when the ignition
is switched on and the engine is started,
then it will go out. While it may light briefly
while the engine is running, it should go
out again immediately and stays unlit. If it
lights and stays on while the engine is
running, seek the advice of a Vauxhall
dealer as soon as possible. A fault has
occurred in the fuel injection/ignition
system that, apart from increasing fuel
consumption and impairing the engine’s
performance, may damage the catalytic
converter.
e)DO NOT push or tow-start the vehicle.
This will soak the catalytic converter in
unburned fuel causing it to overheat when
the engine does start see (b) above.
f)DO NOT switch off the ignition at high
engine speeds. If the ignition is switched
off at anything above idle speed,
unburned fuel will enter the (very hot)
catalytic converter, with the possible risk
of its igniting on the element and
damaging the converter.
g)DO NOT use fuel or engine oil additives.
These may contain substances harmful to
the catalytic converter.
h)DO NOT continue to use the vehicle if the
engine burns oil to the extent of leaving a
visible trail of blue smoke. The unburned
carbon deposits will clog the converter
passages and reduce its efficiency; in
severe cases the element will overheat.
i)Remember that the catalytic converter
operates at very high temperatures hence
the heat shields on the vehicle’s under-
body and the casing will become hot
enough to ignite combustible materials
that brush against it. DO NOT, therefore,
park the vehicle in dry undergrowth, over
long grass or over piles of dead leaves.
j)Remember that the catalytic converter is
FRAGlLE. Do not strike it with tools during
servicing work. Take great care when
working on the exhaust system. Ensure
that the converter is well clear of any
jacks or other lifting gear used to raise thevehicle. Do not drive the vehicle over
rough ground, road humps, etc., in such a
way as to ground the exhaust system.
k)In some cases, particularly when the
vehicle is new and/or is used for
stop/start driving, a sulphurous smell (like
that of rotten eggs) may be noticed from
the exhaust. This is common to many
catalytic converter-equipped vehicles and
seems to be due to the small amount of
sulphur found in some petrol’s reacting
with hydrogen in the exhaust to produce
hydrogen sulphide (CS) gas. While this
gas is toxic, it is not produced in sufficient
amounts to be a problem. Once the
vehicle has covered a few thousand miles
the problem should disappear. In the
meanwhile a change of driving style or of
the brand of petrol may effect a solution.
l)The catalytic converter, used on a
well-maintained and well-driven vehicle,
should last for between 50 000 and 100
000 miles. From this point on, careful
checks should be made at all specified
service intervals of the CO level to ensure
that the converter is still operating
efficiently. If the converter is no longer
effective it must be renewed.
11Carbon canister - removal
and refitting
3
Removal
1Apply the handbrake, then jack up the front
of the vehicle, and support securely on axle
stands placed under the body side members
(see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
2Remove the front right hand wheel and
wheel arch liner.
3Note the hose and pipe connections to the
canister, or label them, to ensure that they are
reconnected to their original unions, then
disconnect them (see illustration). Unscrew
the two nuts securing the canister mounting
bracket to the vehicle body.
Refitting
4Refitting is a reversal of removal, however
ensure correct fitment of hose and pipes.
12Oxygen sensor (catalytic
converter models) - removal
and refitting
3
Note: This sensor is also known as a Lambda
sensor.
Removal
1Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2Disconnect the oxygen sensor wiring plug,
which is located behind the coolant expansion
tank.
3Apply the handbrake, then jack up the front
of the vehicle, and support securely on axle
stands placed under the body side members.
4On DOHC models, remove the engine
undershield, as described in Chapter 11.
5On models fitted with Multec injection
system, the sensor is screwed into the
exhaust manifold. Trace the wiring from the
sensor itself to the connector (either clipped
to the radiator cooling fan shroud or behind
the coolant expansion tank). Release it from
any clips or ties; disconnect the wiring before
unscrewing the sensor.
6On other models, unscrew the oxygen
sensor from the front section of the exhaust
system (see illustration). It is advisable to
wear gloves, as the exhaust system will be
extremely hot.
7Withdraw the oxygen sensor and its wiring,
taking care not to burn the wiring on the
exhaust system. If the sensor is to be re-used,
take care that the sealing ring is not lost, and
that the sensor is not dropped.
Refitting
8If a new sensor is being fitted, it will be
supplied with the threads coated in a special
grease to prevent it seizing in the exhaust
system.
9If the original sensor is being refitted,
ensure that the screw thread is clean. Coat
the thread with a lithium based copper grease
(i.e. Vauxhall Part No. 90295397).
10Refitting is a reversal of removal. Check
the exhaust system for leakage when the
engine is re-started.
4C•4Fuel and exhaust systems - exhaust and emissions
12.6 Oxygen sensor location in front
section of exhaust system - DOHC models
11.3 Charcoal canister
A Vent to atmosphere
B Vapour feed hose from filler pipe
C Vapour exhaust hose to inlet tract
D Control valve vacuum pipe from
throttle body