The electrical system is of 12-volt negative earth type. Power for the lights and all electrical accessories is supplied by a lead/acid battery which is charged by the alternator.

• Specifications
• General information and precautions
• Electrical fault finding - general information
• Fuses and relays - general information
• Switches - removal and refitting
• Instrument panel - removal and refitting
• Clock - removal and refitting
• Speedometer cable - renewal
• Bulbs (exterior lights) - renewal
• Bulbs (interior lights) - renewal
• Headlight unit - removal and refitting
• Front direction indicator light unit - removal and refitting
• Headlight beam alignment - checking and adjusting
• Dim-dip lighting system - general information
• Wiper arms - removal and refitting
• Windscreen wiper motor and linkage - removal and refitting
• Tailgate wiper motor - removal and refitting
• Washer system - general information
• Tailgate heated window - general information
• Central door locking system - general information
• Horn - removal and refitting
• Air compressor and horn (1.9 GTI models) - removal and refitting
• Radio - removal and refitting
• Vehicle immobiliser - general information