Vehicle power devices Opel Kadett D

Removing and installing the battery
Removing Disconnect the cable from the battery. Mass first. Unscrew the fixing plate. Pull the battery back slightly and remove. Installation Insert the...

Checking the battery
The electrolyte level must be 5 mm above the plates including separators. If there is an electrolyte level mark, then you should be guided by it. For topping...

Charging the battery
Do not short circuit battery circuits. If a short circuit occurs, the battery will overheat and may explode. Do not work near batteries with open flames. The...

Maintenance-free batteries
OPEL KADETT D can be equipped with a maintenance-free battery. New batteries need to be filled with electrolyte, and some rules must still be followed. The lid...

Battery Faults and Solutions
Battery Faults and Solutions The first four recommendations do not apply to maintenance-free batteries.

Generator — design description
When working with an alternator, a number of rules must be observed in order to prevent damage to it. Dismantling and repair of the generator must be carried...

Removal and installation of the generator
Attention: When installing an OPEL replacement alternator, instead of a conventional or triple plug, connect only the blue and white cable for the battery...

Checking and tensioning the V-belt
Specialized workshops use the KM-128 control device to check the belt tension. If such a device is not available, then the belt tension cannot be accurately...

Removing and installing the V-belt
Removing Loosen the upper tension plate, move the alternator towards the engine. Remove the belt. Installation Attention: Only use original OPEL belts. Put on...

Replacing and checking the carbon contacts of the generator / voltage regulator
Attention: In contrast to the DC generator, the AC generator must not be operated without a battery. Do not start the engine without a battery! Removal is...

Removal and installation of a starter
The starter is under the carburetor. It can only be removed from below. Attention: If the starter does not turn on after starting, the contact part of the...

Replacing the traction relay
Removing Remove starter. Unscrew the fastening of the traction relay. Disconnect the traction relay from the starter drive engagement lever and remove the...

Starter malfunctions and solutions
If the starter does not turn, first check if there is a pin on terminal 50 of the traction relay (control wire, black-red) the voltage required to pull in the...