Land Rover Rover 214 Repair 1689 05c Rover Manual

1689 Rover 214 & 414 Updated Version 09/97
5C
Chapter 5 Part C
Starting and charging systems
Alternator - removal and refitting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Alternator brush holder and voltage regulator - renewal  . . . . . . . . . 7
Alternator drivebelt - inspection, adjustment and renewal  . . . . . . . . 6
Battery - maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Battery - removal and refitting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

1 General information and
precautions
General information
The electrical system is of the 12 volt
negative earth type and comprises a 12 volt
battery, alternator with integral voltage
regulator, starter motor and related electrical
accessories, components and wiring. The
battery is charged by an alternator which is
belt-driven. 
The starter motor is of the pre-engaged
type incorporating an integral solenoid. On
starting, the solenoid moves the drive pinion
into engagement with the flywheel ring gear...

4 Battery- 
removal and refitting
1
Removal
1First check that all electrical components
are switched off to avoid a spark occurring as
the negative lead is disconnected. If the
radio/cassette unit has a security code, de-
activate the code temporarily and re-activate
it when the battery is re-connected. Refer to
the instructions and code supplied with the
unit.
2Slacken the terminal clamp nut then lift the
clamp and negative (–) lead from the terminal.
This is the terminal to disconnect before
working on...

Inspection
3In most cases, the brushes will have wear
limit marks in the form of a groove etched
along one face of each brush. When these
marks are erased by wear, the brushes are
worn out (see illustration). If no marks are
provided, measure the protrusion of each
brush from the brush holder end to the tip of
the brush. No dimension is given by Rover but
as a rough guide, 5.0 mm should be regarded
as a minimum. If either brush is worn to or
below this amount, renew the voltage
regulator and brush holder...

9 Starting system- testing
2
1If the starter motor fails to operate when the
switch is operated, the following may be the
cause:
a) The battery is faulty.
b) The electrical connections between the
ignition switch, solenoid, battery and
starter motor are somewhere failing to
pass the necessary current from the
battery through the starter to earth.
c) The solenoid is faulty.
d) The starter relay is faulty.
e) The starter motor is mechanically or
electrically defective.
2To check the battery, switch on the...

11 Starter motor- 
brush and solenoid renewal
2
1Remove the starter motor.
Brushes
Removal
2Undo the two nuts securing the support
bracket to the rear of the starter motor and
remove the bracket (see illustration).
3Undo the two screws and remove the small
cover and gasket from the centre of the
starter motor end cover (see illustration).
Prise out the C-clip and withdraw any
thrustwashers fitted to the armature end.
4Noting the alignment marks between theend cover or grommet and the yoke, unscrew
the...

free to move in their holders against spring
pressure.
11Refit the starter motor end cover,
engaging it with the grommet, and aligning the
marks noted on removal. Tighten the cover
through-bolts securely.
12Refit any necessary thrustwashers to the
end of the armature and secure them in
position with the C-clip. Refit the gasket and
small cover to the end cover and tighten its
retaining screws securely. Connect the
positive brush lead to the solenoid terminal
and tighten the nut securely.13Refit the...