PEUGEOT 404 User Manual

CHAPTER
11
TI{E
ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM
11 :1
Description
11:2
Íhe
battery
11:3
The
charging system
11:4 The
starter
11:5
Fuses
and fuse
ratings
11 :1
Description
All
models
covered
by
thts
manual
have
a 12-volt
system
in
which the
negative
battery
terminal
is eartneo.
There
are
three units in
the regulator
box
to control
the
charging
circuit;
a cut-out,
a curÍent regulator
ano
a
voltage
regulator.
The regulator
is a sealed
unit and is
not
Íitted
with
any adjustment
device.
There
are
wiring diagrams
in
the Technical
Data
at
the
end
of this Manual
to
enable those
with electrical
experience
to trace
and correct
wiring faults.
The
headlamps
are
of the assymetric
beam
type and
may
be manufactured
by either Marchal,
Ducellier
or
Cibie.
The
battery is
mounted
on
the lefthand
side
oÍ
the
engrne
compartment.
A
battery lock
switch
is fitted
on
the negative
terminal
and to
switch
off the
battery the
wing
nuts should
be unscrewed
two turns.
The
generator
which
may
be of either
paris-Rhone
or
Ducellier
manuÍacture
has
a normal
output
of 23 amps.
The
starter
motor,
eitheÍ
Ducellier
or Paris-Rhone,
is
of the
positive
electro-magnetic
type
and is
attached
to
the engine
at
three
points,
two
on the clutch
housing
and
one
on
the cvlinder
block.
P404
11 :6
Lights
11 :7
Accessories
11:8
The
alternator
11 :9 Printed
circuit instrument panel
11;10 Fault
diagnosis
lnstructions
for
the
maintenance
oÍ
Ihe electrical
equipment
will
be found in
this
chapter,
but it
must De
stressed
that it
is
not sensible
to
try to repair
anything
which is
seriously
defective,
either
mechanically
or
electrically.
Any
such equipment
should
be replaced
oy
new units
obtainable
at
Peugeot
service
stations.
11:2 The
battery
The
battery is
a conventional
lead/acid
type with
a
55
amp/hr
capacity
and is
negatively
earthed. Provided
the battery
is
properly
maintained
it will
function
satisfactorily
between
the temperature
extremes
of winter
and summer.
To maintain
the
perÍormance
oÍ
the
battery
at
its
maximum
it is
essential
to
carry
out the
following
ooerations,
Remove
the
vent
plugs
and
check the
level
of the
electrolyte
in each
of the six
cells. Do
not
place
the
vent
plugs
on any
part
oÍ the
car, as
they
will
be wet
with
acid.
Distilled
water should
be added
to each
cell
as
requireo,
to
bring the level
of the
electrolyte
to
just
above
the
separators,
and
no
more. Do
not
overfill,
as the
electrolyie
may
be sprayed
out
during charging.
Never
add
acid
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PEUGEOT 404 Specifications

General

Brand	PEUGEOT
Model	404
Category	Automobile
Language	English