Vauxhall Cresta PC 1965–1972 Electrical Manual | PDF Download

Vauxhall Cresta PC 1965–1972 Service Training Manual TS 783 covering electrical equipment, ignition, instruments, lighting, starting and charging systems, windscreen wipers and vehicle wiring. Includes fault diagnosis, electrical testing, servicing, repairs, adjustments and wiring diagrams. 

Models Covered

• Vauxhall Cresta PC (PCS)

• Vauxhall Cresta De-Luxe PC (PCD)

What's Included in This Manual

Charging System

• Battery inspection and servicing

• Generator construction and operation

• Generator removal and overhaul

• Armature and brush gear servicing

• Generator drive belt adjustment

• Voltage and current regulator operation

• Charging system testing and fault diagnosis

• Controller adjustments and specifications

Starting System

• Starter motor construction and operation

• Starter motor fault diagnosis

• Starter solenoid switch

• Starter removal and dismantling

• Armature and brush inspection

• Starter motor repairs and reassembly

• Starter motor testing and specifications

Ignition System

• Ignition circuit testing

• Ignition fault diagnosis

• Distributor inspection and servicing

• Vacuum advance testing

• Centrifugal advance testing

• Ignition timing adjustment

• Ignition coil testing

• Spark plug inspection and servicing

Lighting and Signal Systems

• Headlamp and lighting circuits

• Lighting switch servicing

• Headlamp dip switch

• Headlamp flasher switch on PCD models

• Interior lamps and switches

• Thermal circuit breaker testing

• Lighting fault diagnosis

• Lighting component servicing and adjustments

Instruments and Dashboard Equipment

• Speedometer and speedometer cable

• Instrument panel removal and servicing

• Instrument and warning lamp bulb replacement

• Combined instrument assembly

• Voltage stabilizer

• Fuel gauge and temperature gauge

• Instrument fault diagnosis and testing

Windscreen Wipers and Washers

• Windscreen wiper arms and blades

• Wiper switch and washer control

• Wiper motor removal and servicing

• Wiper linkage and operating mechanism

• Windscreen washer system

• Wiper and washer fault diagnosis

• Wiper motor repairs and specifications

Electrical Wiring

• Main wiring harness

• Body wiring harness

• Fuse block

• Wiring harness servicing

• Factory electrical wiring diagrams

• Electrical circuit identification

Factory Technical Information

• Electrical system specifications

• Component testing and adjustment procedures

• Factory illustrations and diagrams

• Electrical fault-finding information

• Recommended lubricants for electrical components