Golf 1 (1974-1984, diesel)
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Power electrical devices of car VW Golf 1, diesel
How the battery works
IN "Volkswagen", as in other cars, a lead battery is installed. In a battery, when discharging, the chemical energy is converted into electrical energy, and when charging, the...
IN "Volkswagen", as in other cars, a lead battery is installed. In a battery, when discharging, the chemical energy is converted into electrical energy, and when charging, the...
Battery technical data
Type number According to the standard for all German battery manufacturers, a five-digit number is a characteristic of power, dimensions and design variety. In the described...
Type number According to the standard for all German battery manufacturers, a five-digit number is a characteristic of power, dimensions and design variety. In the described...
Maintenance free batteries
The electrolyte consists of sulfuric acid diluted with distilled water. Some of this water can evaporate or, during charging, turn into hydrogen and oxygen. The fluid level in...
The electrolyte consists of sulfuric acid diluted with distilled water. Some of this water can evaporate or, during charging, turn into hydrogen and oxygen. The fluid level in...
Battery acid level control
Maintenance-free batteries should have the fluid level checked regularly. The supply of distilled water may be depleted due to a defect in the generator voltage regulator. The...
Maintenance-free batteries should have the fluid level checked regularly. The supply of distilled water may be depleted due to a defect in the generator voltage regulator. The...
Removing the battery
First, you should dismantle the negative cable from the battery so that a short circuit cannot occur during further manipulations. When removing the battery, first disconnect the...
First, you should dismantle the negative cable from the battery so that a short circuit cannot occur during further manipulations. When removing the battery, first disconnect the...
Battery Care
A contaminated battery case should be cleaned with cold detergent, water and a brush. Wash off oxide crystals on the battery terminals with warm soda water or treat with...
A contaminated battery case should be cleaned with cold detergent, water and a brush. Wash off oxide crystals on the battery terminals with warm soda water or treat with...
Checking the Battery State of Charge
If, despite the prescribed electrolyte level, the battery is weak. check the state of charge. Information about this is provided by the density of the electrolyte. To check, you...
If, despite the prescribed electrolyte level, the battery is weak. check the state of charge. Information about this is provided by the density of the electrolyte. To check, you...
Accumulator charging
Even if the battery does not work, it needs to be additionally recharged. The battery has a negative property: over time, it self-discharges. Connecting the charger Connect the...
Even if the battery does not work, it needs to be additionally recharged. The battery has a negative property: over time, it self-discharges. Connecting the charger Connect the...
Starting with a dead battery
Auxiliary jumper cables An auxiliary vehicle should be placed at such a distance from "Volkswagen", so that the batteries of both machines can be connected via the starter...
Auxiliary jumper cables An auxiliary vehicle should be placed at such a distance from "Volkswagen", so that the batteries of both machines can be connected via the starter...
Alternator — general information
A generator is a device that generates electricity. It is located under the engine hood. All current consumers must be supplied with electricity While the engine is not running,...
A generator is a device that generates electricity. It is located under the engine hood. All current consumers must be supplied with electricity While the engine is not running,...
Voltage regulator
The faster the generator rotates, the higher the voltage rises and the electric current supplied. Such an increase in current and voltage can not withstand consumers in the car....
The faster the generator rotates, the higher the voltage rises and the electric current supplied. Such an increase in current and voltage can not withstand consumers in the car....
Checking the contact brushes of the generator
Checking the company's contact brushes "Bosch" Loosen the two fixing screws on the regulator. Remove regulator. Turn the adjuster so that the carbon brushes do not hang. Measure...
Checking the company's contact brushes "Bosch" Loosen the two fixing screws on the regulator. Remove regulator. Turn the adjuster so that the carbon brushes do not hang. Measure...
Checking the tension of the V-belt
The V-belt drives not only the generator, but also the water pump. For this reason, belt tension must be carefully controlled. Press firmly with your finger on the V-belt between...
The V-belt drives not only the generator, but also the water pump. For this reason, belt tension must be carefully controlled. Press firmly with your finger on the V-belt between...
Checking the condition of the V-belt
Since powerful generators are currently installed, V-belts transmit significant forces. Therefore, the tension is set stronger than before. Too little tension causes more belt...
Since powerful generators are currently installed, V-belts transmit significant forces. Therefore, the tension is set stronger than before. Too little tension causes more belt...
Removal and installation of a wedge-shaped belt
The V-belt in the described diesel engines has the designation 9.5x875. In no case should you tighten the V-belt with a screwdriver at the pulley, as this will cause damage to it,...
The V-belt in the described diesel engines has the designation 9.5x875. In no case should you tighten the V-belt with a screwdriver at the pulley, as this will cause damage to it,...
Torn V-belt
If, while driving, the red battery indicator light suddenly flashes and you hear an extraneous sound in the engine compartment, this obviously indicates a broken V-belt. In this...
If, while driving, the red battery indicator light suddenly flashes and you hear an extraneous sound in the engine compartment, this obviously indicates a broken V-belt. In this...
Removing the alternator
sleep "ground'' battery wire. Move the clamping clip of the alternator's multi-pin connector to one side. Remove the plug, do not pull on the wires. Disconnect from generator...
sleep "ground'' battery wire. Move the clamping clip of the alternator's multi-pin connector to one side. Remove the plug, do not pull on the wires. Disconnect from generator...
Driving with a faulty alternator
If the generator or its regulator refused to work, further driving is still not at risk, since there is a battery. The diesel engine does not have an ignition system, therefore,...
If the generator or its regulator refused to work, further driving is still not at risk, since there is a battery. The diesel engine does not have an ignition system, therefore,...
Battery monitoring device
The control lamp in the instrument panel has two positive connections: on the one hand, from the D + terminal of the generator (blue cable) and, on the other hand, from terminal...
The control lamp in the instrument panel has two positive connections: on the one hand, from the D + terminal of the generator (blue cable) and, on the other hand, from terminal...
Description of the starter design
The starter is a small electric motor that, together with a charged battery, starts the engine when the ignition key is turned. He carries out this work with a power of about 2...
The starter is a small electric motor that, together with a charged battery, starts the engine when the ignition key is turned. He carries out this work with a power of about 2...
Removing the starter in a car with a manual transmission
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Disconnect wires from starter relay. Unscrew the hexagon head bolts or hexagon socket head bolts of the starter mounting flange. On...
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Disconnect wires from starter relay. Unscrew the hexagon head bolts or hexagon socket head bolts of the starter mounting flange. On...
Removing the starter in a car with an automatic transmission
In cars with automatic transmission, the starter is located at the rear, near the gearbox housing. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Loosen the bolt at the top of...
In cars with automatic transmission, the starter is located at the rear, near the gearbox housing. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Loosen the bolt at the top of...
Replacement of contact brushes of a starter
If the starter refuses to work, its contact brushes may be worn out. These carbon brushes are soldered. To replace you will need a powerful soldering iron. Firm "Volkswagen"...
If the starter refuses to work, its contact brushes may be worn out. These carbon brushes are soldered. To replace you will need a powerful soldering iron. Firm "Volkswagen"...
Starter malfunctions and solutions
In case the starter doesn't work, you can always push or tow "Volkswagen", having a manual transmission (see section " Car towing ").
In case the starter doesn't work, you can always push or tow "Volkswagen", having a manual transmission (see section " Car towing ").
Pre-incandescent system
Due to the upward movement of the piston, the air in the cylinder is not only strongly compressed, but also significantly heated. Fuel injected into hot air ignites. But when the...
Due to the upward movement of the piston, the air in the cylinder is not only strongly compressed, but also significantly heated. Fuel injected into hot air ignites. But when the...
Glow plugs — selection and replacement
Glow plugs for the described diesel models were developed by "Bosch". These are the so-called "glow plugs" with a positive temperature coefficient. This means that a large current...
Glow plugs for the described diesel models were developed by "Bosch". These are the so-called "glow plugs" with a positive temperature coefficient. This means that a large current...
Detection of defects in glow plugs
If one of the glow plugs is defective, you usually notice it when the engine is cold. While the fuel immediately ignites in the other cylinders, the one with the defective glow...
If one of the glow plugs is defective, you usually notice it when the engine is cold. While the fuel immediately ignites in the other cylinders, the one with the defective glow...
Troubleshooting in the pre-glow system
If one morning when starting the engine cold. despite sufficient pre-glow, does not start or starts with great difficulty (or shut up again), there is a suspicion that the...
If one morning when starting the engine cold. despite sufficient pre-glow, does not start or starts with great difficulty (or shut up again), there is a suspicion that the...
Complications that occur when starting the engine
If the engine does not start well, it is necessary to check whether the glow plugs have voltage during start-up. Connect the clamps of the electrical test lamp to "mass" car. Keep...
If the engine does not start well, it is necessary to check whether the glow plugs have voltage during start-up. Connect the clamps of the electrical test lamp to "mass" car. Keep...
Pre-glow indicator light does not light up
When the engine is cold, the pre-glow indicator light should be on when the ignition key is turned to the 1st position. The light goes out after it has been preheated for a long...
When the engine is cold, the pre-glow indicator light should be on when the ignition key is turned to the 1st position. The light goes out after it has been preheated for a long...
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