Power electrical devices of car Volkswagen Passat B5

Battery Care Rules
If you are going to keep the battery working for as long as possible, please observe the following rules: when the engine is not running, turn off all electrical appliances in the...

Battery check
Checking the density of the electrolyte in the battery must be done every 3 months in order to determine the load capacity of the battery. The check is made by a density meter....

Accumulator charging
The battery must be charged when the battery is removed from the vehicle. Charge the battery with a charging current equal to 0.1 of the battery capacity and until the density of...

Removing and installing the battery
Deciphering the symbols printed on the battery label 1 - When servicing the battery, it is necessary to follow the safety regulations set out in the instruction manual. 2 - The...

Charging system
If the battery charging control lamp does not light when the ignition is turned on, check the wiring connection to the generator and the integrity of the control lamp. If the lamp...

Generator device
Generator 1 - V-ribbed belt, 2 - generator, 3 - voltage regulator, 4 - screws, 5 - protective cover, 6 - screws Generator installed on models with 1.6-I and 1.8-I engines with...

Replacement of generator brushes and voltage regulator
Voltage regulator with brushes The voltage regulator and alternator brushes can be replaced without removing the alternator from the engine, but the upper part of the intake...

Engine start system
If the starter does not work in the key position "engine starting", the following reasons are possible: battery is defective; open circuit between the ignition switch, traction...

Removal and installation of starter
Starter 1 - front cover, 2 - traction relay, 3 - casing, 4 - brush holder, 5 - stator, 6 - rotor, 7 - drive gear with overrunning clutch Arrangement of contacts on the back of the...

Starter pull relay
Place of application of sealant F - junction of the traction relay and starter Removing 1. Remove the starter. 2. Using additional heavy gauge wires, connect the starter housing...

Main generator malfunctions
Cause Elimination Method When the ignition is turned on, the battery charging indicator lamp does not light up Low battery Check the voltage and, if necessary, charge the battery....

The main malfunctions of the starter
If the starter relay does not click when the starter is turned on and the starter motor does not work, check that voltage is applied to terminal 50. When starting the engine, the...

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