Electrical equipment of the car engine Mitsubishi Colt 2 and 3

Specifications of the ignition system
Distributor take-up coil gap Cordia and Tredia 1983 10.2-0.45mm 1984 and 1985 1.8L 0.2-0.45mm 2. 0L 0.77 mm 1986 0.2-0.45mm 1987 and 1988 1.8L - 2. 0L 0.2-0.45mm Galant...

General information about the electrical equipment of the engine
The engine electrical system includes all elements of the ignition system, battery charging and engine start. When caring for electrical equipment, observe the following...

Battery — removal and installation
Attention! Always disconnect the negative terminal wire first and connect it last. 3.1 To remove the battery... 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.; 2. Disconnect...

Battery and wires — check and replace
Periodically inspect the wires for damage, cracks, broken insulation, or corrosion. Check the condition of the contacts and clean them from corrosion. Always disconnect...

Ignition system — general description and precautions
Observe the following precautions when working on the ignition system: A) Do not turn on the ignition for more than 10 seconds if the engine does not start. b) Observe...

Ignition system — check
6.1 Disconnect the high voltage wire and connect it to a grounded ignition sensor - a spark should pierce between the wire and the sensor when the engine crankshaft is...

Ignition coil — check and replacement
Examination Ignition system without ignition distributor (DIS) Primary winding (1989) 7.1 Identification of the terminals of the connector for connecting the primary...

Ignition distributor — removal and installation
Removing 1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal wire. 2. Disconnect the coil high voltage wire from the distributor cap. 3. Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the...

Vacuum ignition corrector — check and replacement
1. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the vacuum corrector and plug it. Then disconnect and plug the second hose. 2. Install a stroboscope and connect the vacuum pump to...

Igniter — Replacement
12.7a Distributor elements of Cordia and Tredia 2.0L models (1984 and 1985), Galant (1985 and 1986), Colt, Lancer, Miraqe 1.5L (1985-1988) and Precis (1987-1989) 1. Air...

Checking and replacing the take-up coil
Cordia / Tredia 1.8L Turbo (1984 and 1985); Colt, Lancer, Mirage 1.6L (1985) 1. Remove the distributor cap and rotor. 11.2 On Cordia/Tredia 1.8L Turbo models (1984 and...

Centrifugal regulator — checking and replacing elements
1. Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the vacuum corrector. 2. Connect a stroboscope. 3. Start the engine. 4. Check that the ignition timing increases with increasing...

Air gap of the receiving coil of the distributor of ignition — check and adjustment
13.1 To adjust the air gap, loosen the fixing screws, insert the feeler gauge between the igniter and one of the rotor lugs, press the igniter against the feeler gauge...

Battery Charging System — General Description and Precautions
The battery charging system includes a generator, voltage regulator, battery, burnable jumpers and connecting wires. Observe the following precautions when working on...

Battery Charging System — Check
1. If the battery charging system is faulty, before checking the alternator, check the following: A) Check the tension and condition of the alternator drive belt,...

Generator — removal and installation
Cordia, Precis and Tredia 1. Remove the power steering pump and alternator drive belts. 16.2 Alternator mounting elements on Cordia and Tredia models (other models are...

Voltage regulator / alternator brushes — replacement
1988 Precis (with Bosch generator) 1. Remove the generator. 17.2 Remove the two mounting screws to remove the voltage regulator/brush holder (indicated by arrows) and...

Engine starting system — general description and precautions
The engine starting system consists of a starter, a retracting solenoid and connecting wires. Observe the following precautions when working with the trigger system: A)...

Starter — check
1. If the starter does not work when the ignition is turned on, check that the automatic transmission lever is in the neutral or park position (for models with automatic...

Starter — removal and installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal wire. 2. Tag and disconnect the wires from the starter. 20.3 Starter attachments 3. Unscrew the fixing bolts (20.3) and...

Starter solenoid relay — removal and installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal wire. 2. Remove the starter. 21.3 To remove the solenoid relay from the starter, unscrew the nut and disconnect the wire...