Accumulator battery Mondeo cars are equipped with batteries with a nominal voltage of 12 V, with six batteries. The battery is designed to supply electricity to the starter when starting...
Checking the battery Checking the electrolyte level The battery is either closed with a lid or has a transparent case. Since electrolyte components may evaporate, check the electrolyte level...
Battery characteristic Rated voltage - 12 V. The actual voltage depends on the degree of discharge of the battery, it can be more or less than the nominal value. The nominal capacity...
Definition of a faulty consumer If a healthy battery suddenly does not supply current, then this may mean that some consumer in the on-board network has completely discharged the battery. Search for a...
Generator Handling Precautions When carrying out any work on the discharge current units, be sure to observe the following precautions: - never disconnect the battery or voltage regulator while the...
Checking the installed generator While the vehicle is moving, the battery charging indicator lamp should not light up. Otherwise, the generator or voltage regulator is faulty. First of all, check all...
Removal and installation of the generator Removal and installation of the generator on a car with a 16-valve engine is more laborious, removal and installation on a car with a V6 engine. Removing the alternator...
Generator repair The installed generator is not repaired; in case of failure, it is replaced with an interchangeable generator, which is under warranty, as if it were new. However, in...
Generator brush replacement Replace the alternator brushes on a 16-valve engine as follows: Pic. 290. Fastening the generator regulator on a 16-valve engine - Turn out on the back party of the...
Typical generator malfunctions Cause Remedy A. The red indicator lamp does not light up when the ignition is turned on 1. The battery is empty Start the engine using the wire connecting the starter to...
Starter All starters have a retractable electromagnetic switch. Starters are available from many manufacturers, but it is necessary to install a starter of the same design and...
Starter check (on a car) If the starter shaft does not rotate or rotates too slowly, check the battery charge level and wire connections. Turn on the starter with the lights fully on. If the...
Removal and installation of a starter The order of removal and installation on the 16-valve engine and the V6 engine is different. Remove and install the starter on a 16-valve engine as follows: - disconnect...
Starter repair If the starter is defective, replace it with a new one. Before purchasing a new starter, have a workshop check to see if it can be used. Cause Actions A. When the...
Alternator drive belt The design of most vehicles provides a separate drive belt for all units located at the front of the engine. The exception is the V6 engine, where the fluid pump is...