Power electrical devices of the car Chevrolet Cruze 1

Battery design features
Pic. 10.3. Battery device: 1 - monoblock (frame); 2 - partition of elements; 3 - density indicator float; 4 - terminal «minus»; 5 - common cover; 6 -...

Battery care
At least once every two weeks, remove dust and dirt from the surface of the monoblock and the battery cover with a dry rag. If electrolyte is accidentally on...

Possible battery problems
Possible battery malfunctions, their causes and solutions Cause of malfunction Remedy Battery discharge while driving Accessory Drive Belt Slip Check accessory...

Checking the state of charge of the battery
If during operation there are difficulties with starting the engine, check the degree of charge of the battery by electrolyte density or voltage at its...

Charging the battery
Carefully clean the battery removed from the vehicle, especially its upper part (see « Battery Care »), check the electrolyte level and top up if necessary (if...

Removing and installing the battery
You will need: keys «on 10» And «at 13». The battery is located in the engine compartment on the left. 1. Pull the hood latch handle and open the hood. 2....

Generator design features
A three-phase alternator is installed on Chevrolet Cruze cars, with a built-in rectifier unit and an electronic voltage regulator, right rotation (when viewed...

Possible generator malfunctions
Possible malfunctions of the generator, their causes and remedies Cause of malfunction Remedy When the ignition is switched on, the low battery indicator light...

Removal and installation of the generator
You will need: keys «on 10», «at 12» And «at 14». 1. Disconnect the wire from the terminal «minus» battery. 2. Remove the decorative engine cover (see «...

Alternator pulley replacement
You will need: key «at 24», hex key «for 8», welding clamp or sliding pliers type «cobra». 1. Remove the alternator from the vehicle (see « Removal and...

Generator repair
You will need: E4 and E8 TORX keys, hammer, extension cord, wrench, soldering iron, tester, mandrels, pullers for caps and rotor bearing. 1. Remove the...

Starter design features
The Chevrolet Cruze starter is a four-pole, four-brush DC motor with permanent magnet excitation, combined with a planetary gear and an electromagnetic...

Possible starter malfunctions
Possible starter malfunctions, their causes and remedies Cause of malfunction Remedy When the starter is turned on, the armature does not rotate, the traction...

Removal and installation of a starter
The starter is mounted on the cylinder block on the rear side of the power unit. You will need; keys «on 10», «at 12» And «at 13». 1. Disconnect the wire from...

Starter repair
Before disassembling the starter, make sure it is in good condition by following these simple checks. 1. Using a screwdriver, check the ease of movement of the...