Rover 214 & 414 Service and Repair Manual - Rover club

3.10a Unclip plastic cover . . .
Under no circumstances should this fuse be
removed as this may cause inflation of the
airbag. Refer to your Rover dealer if you think
fuse renewal is necessary.
4 To remove a fuse, first switch off the circuit
concerned (or the ignition), then fit the
tweezers and pull the fuse out of its terminals.
Slide the fuse sideways from the tweezers.
The wire within the fuse is clearly visible. If the
fuse is blown, the wire will be broken or
melted.
5 Always renew a fuse with one of an
identical rating. Never use a fuse with a
different rating from the original or substitute
anything else. The fuse rating is stamped on
top of the fuse. Fuses are also colour-coded
for easy recognition.
6 If a new fuse blows immediately, find the
cause before renewing it again. A short to
earth as a result of faulty insulation is the most
likely cause. Where a fuse protects more than
one circuit, try to isolate the defect by
switching on each circuit in turn (if possible)
until the fuse blows again.
7 If any of the spare fuses are used, always
replace them so that a spare of each rating is
available.
Fusible links
8 The fusible links are located in the rear of
the fusebox, situated on the left-hand side of
the engine compartment. Unclip the lid to gain
access to them.
9 Details of link ratings and circuits protected
are given in the Specifications. All links are
numbered on the rear of the fusebox lid.
10 To remove a fusible link, first ensure that
the circuit concerned is switched off then
prise off the plastic cover. Slacken the two
link retaining screws then lift the fusible link
out of the fusebox (see illustrations). The
wire within the fusible link is clearly visible. If
the fuse is blown, it will be broken or melted.
A blown fusible link indicates a serious wiring
or system fault which must be diagnosed
before the link is renewed.
11 Always renew a fusible link with one of an
identical rating. Never use a link with a
different rating from the original or substitute
anything else. On refitting, tighten the link
3.10b . . . then undo retaining screws and
remove fusible link
retaining screws securely and refit the link
cover.
Relays
12 The Specifications Section gives full
information on the location and function of the
various relays fitted. Refer to the relevant
wiring diagram for details of wiring
connections.
13 If a circuit or system controlled by a relay
develops a fault and the relay is suspect,
operate the system. If the relay is functioning,
it should be possible to hear it click as it is
energized. If this is the case, the fault lies with
the components or wiring of the system. If the
relay is not being energized, then either
|the relay is not receiving a main supply or a
switching voltage, or the relay itself is faulty.
Testing is by the substitution of a known good
unit but be careful as some relays are identical
in appearance, but perform different
functions.
14 To renew a relay, ensure that the ignition
switch is off, then simply pull direct from the
socket and press in the new relay.
15 Certain relays are contained in the relay
module which is situated behind the lower
central facia panel. To remove this, first
remove the lower central panel from the facia.
Disconnect its two wiring block connectors
then release its retaining clip and slide to the
left to withdraw it from the mounting bracket
(see illustrations). The complete module
must be renewed, even if only one of the
relays is faulty.
4 Switches -
removal and refitting 3
Note: Disconnect the battery negative lead
before removing any, switch and after refitting
the switch, reconnect the lead.
Ignition switch
1 Refer to Chapter 10 for details of switch
removal and refitting. A Rover dealer will be
able to tell you whether the switch can be
obtained separately from the steering lock.
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3.15a Use a screwdriver to release relay
module retaining clip . . .
3.15b . . . then slide module out of position
and disconnect its wiring connectors
Steering column combination
switch
Models without airbag (SRS)
2 Remove the steering wheel and steering
column shrouds, then disconnect the switch
wiring, as described in Chapter 10.
3 Each individual switch can be removed by
unscrewing its two retaining screws and
sliding the switch out of the housing (see
illustrations).
4 To remove the complete switch assembly,
slacken and remove the two retaining screws
and slide the assembly off the steering
column.
4.3a Individual combination switches can
be removed by slackening retaining
screws . . .
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