Vauxhall Viva HC 1970 Onwards Electrical Equipment Manual TS1023 | PDF Download

Vauxhall Viva HC Electrical Equipment and Instruments Service Training Manual TS1023, This publication provides illustrated servicing, testing, fault-finding and repair instructions for the vehicle's electrical systems, including starter motors, ignition, instruments, switches, lighting, windscreen wipers and wiring.

Models Covered

Vauxhall Viva HC

• Viva Two-door Saloon 

• Viva De Luxe Two-door Saloon

• Viva De Luxe Two-door Estate Car

• Viva De Luxe Four-door Saloon

• Viva SL Two-door Saloon

• Viva SL Two-door Estate Car

• Viva SL Four-door Saloon

Engines Covered

• 70.7 cu. in. standard engine

• 70.7 cu. in. extra-performance engine

• 97.5 cu. in. engine

What's Included in This Manual

Electrical Specifications

• Battery, starter motor and ignition specifications

• Ignition timing and distributor advance settings

• Spark plug types and electrode gaps

• Lamp bulb specifications

• Windscreen wiper motor specifications

• Electrical component torque settings and recommended lubricants

Charging System

• Alternator identification and installation arrangements

• Lucas and AC-Delco alternator applications

• Charging system service references

Starter Motors and Starting System

• Starter circuit testing and fault diagnosis

• Starter solenoid testing

• Lucas M35J/PE and M35K/PE starter motors

• Lucas M418G/PE starter motor

• Lucas M35G/I and M35J/I starter motors

• Starter motor removal and dismantling

• Armature, commutator, brushes and field coil inspection

• Starter drive and roller clutch servicing

• Starter motor reconditioning and reassembly

• Starter pinion engagement adjustments

Ignition System

• Low-tension ignition circuit testing

• Ignition timing checks and adjustments

• Distributor contact breaker inspection and adjustment

• Distributor removal, dismantling and servicing

• Centrifugal and vacuum advance mechanisms

• Distributor servicing for 70.7 and 97.5 cu. in. engines

• Ignition coil connections and operation

• Spark plug servicing and tightening requirements

Dashboard Instruments and Gauges

• Instrument and warning lamp bulb replacement

• Voltage stabiliser testing

• Fuel gauge and water temperature gauge fault diagnosis

• Instrument panel removal and installation

• Printed circuit removal and installation

• Speedometer and gauge removal

• Fuel tank sender unit testing and removal

• Water temperature sender unit servicing

• Speedometer cable removal and installation

Electrical Switches

• Ignition and starter switch

• Combined direction indicator switch and horn push

• Headlamp, windscreen wiper and fog lamp switches

• Ventilation fan and rear window demister switches

• Interior lamp door switches

• Brake stop lamp switch adjustment

• Brake pressure warning lamp switches

• Reverse lamp switches for manual transmissions

• Reverse lamp and starter inhibitor switches for automatic transmissions

• Oil pressure warning switch

Lighting and Signal Systems

• Headlamp removal, bulb replacement and beam alignment

• Front direction indicator lamps

• Side repeater lamps

• Rear lamp assemblies

• Number plate lighting

• Interior lamps for saloon and estate models

• Direction indicator unit and fault diagnosis

• Hazard warning system

• Horn location and servicing information

Windscreen Wipers and Washers

• Wiper arm and blade removal and adjustment

• Wiper linkage removal and reconditioning

• Single-speed wiper motor servicing

• Two-speed wiper motor servicing

• Windscreen washer system

Electrical Wiring and Circuit Protection

• Fuse identification and protected circuits

• Thermal circuit breaker testing

• Fusible link connections

• Engine wiring harness

• Engine compartment wiring harness

• Lighting and instrument wiring harness

• wiring diagrams