Bulbs and fuses

Battery corrosion can be kept to a minimum by applying a layer of petroleum jelly to the clamps and terminals after they are reconnected.

Open the bonnet and lift the small 1cover over the battery positive terminal (arrowed). The exterior of the battery should be inspected periodically for damage

such as a cracked case or cover.

₃If corrosion (white, fluffy deposits) is evident, remove the cables from the battery terminals, clean them with a small wire brush, then refit them. Automotive stores

sell a tool for cleaning the battery post...

₂Check the tightness of battery clamps to ensure good electrical connections. You should not be able to move them.

Also check each cable for cracks and frayed conductors.

₄... as well as the battery cable clamps.

• Check all external lights and the horn. Refer to the appropriate Sections of Chapter 12 for details if any of the circuits are found to be inoperative.

₁lf a single indicator light, stop-light or headlight has failed, it is likely that a bulb has blown and will need to be renewed.

Refer to Chapter 12 for details. If both stop-lights have failed, it is possible that the stop-light switch is faulty (see Chapter 9).

• Visually check all accessible wiring connectors, harnesses and retaining clips for security, and for signs of chafing or damage.

₂If more than one indicator light or headlight has failed, it is likely that either a fuse has blown or that there is a fault

in the circuit (see Chapter 12). The fuses are located in the fusebox situated in the engine compartment on the passenger's side (fuse pulling tweezers arrowed).

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