General information about on-board electrical equipment When checking an electrical system, a motorist in technical documents each time encounters such concepts as voltage, current and resistance. Voltage is measured in volts...
Measuring instruments To measure the parameters of on-board electricians, the so-called universal measuring instruments will be sold in the distribution network. They combine in one device a...
Measurement technique Voltage measurement You can verify the presence of voltage using a simple test lamp or voltage tester. Thus, first of all, find out whether there is a voltage at all. To...
Troubleshooting in the electrical system When troubleshooting an electrical system, a systematic approach is important. This applies both to checking failed incandescent lamps and to checking non-working...
Electronic anti-theft system Models since 9/94 Vehicles are equipped as standard with an electronic anti-theft system (PATS - passive anti-theft system). When activated, the system prevents the...
Ignition key coding for anti-theft system Insert the red master key into the ignition lock and turn to position II. When the indicator on the instrument panel lights up, turn the key to position 0 and remove it...
Checking the heating of the rear window and windshield With the heating of the rear window or windshield switched on, the glass field with conductors should be freed from fogging or ice after a while. In the event of a...
Replacing fuses To avoid damage to the wires and current consumers of the electrical system as a result of short circuits and overloads, individual electrical circuits are protected by...
Location of relays and fuses Depending on the type of vehicle, the location of the fuses may vary. The fuse diagram is located on the cover of the fuse box, as well as in the vehicle manual. There...
Instrument panel — design description In FORD SCORPIO cars, all instruments are located on the instrument panel. If it is necessary to replace the incandescent lamps of the instrument panel illumination, the...
Removal and installation of the instrument panel Withdrawal Disconnect ground wire (-) battery. Caution: Disconnecting the battery will erase the contents of the electronic memories, such as engine trouble codes or...
Removal and installation of devices On vehicles up to 8/94, the instrument panel can be dismantled to replace individual instruments. On older vehicles, only the protective screen on the instrument panel...
Removal and installation of the speed sensor Cars up to 1/92 Withdrawal Raise the car on the goats. Place a container under the sensor to collect the oil flowing from the gearbox. Unscrew securing bolt -arrow- for...
Steering column and hazard warning switches Withdrawal Disconnect ground wire (-) battery. Caution: Disconnecting the battery will erase the contents of the electronic memories, such as engine trouble codes or...
Removal and installation of the radio receiver The factory-installed radio is equipped with a rail mount that allows for quick installation and removal. First of all, this can be done immediately only with the help...
Entering the radio code Applies only to standard radio with coding. Anti-theft radio coding prevents unauthorized operation of the device when the power supply circuit is interrupted. Opening...
Removing and installing the loudspeaker Loudspeaker in the door Remove door trim, see p. 135 / 142 . Unscrew 4 Phillips head screws -arrows- and remove loudspeaker. Disconnect the speaker connector. Connect...