Opel 1900 1973 Service Manual page 75

DESCRIPTION AND OPERAT!ON:
Directional Signal Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS:
Signal System ,....................... i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUS,TMENTS:
MAJOR REPAIR:
Directional Signal Switch :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horn Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing Horn Contact . . . . :.............................................
SPECIFICATIONS:
Fuse Chart . . . . . . I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL LEVER
The direction signal switch lever is a multi- purpose
lever controlling direction signals, passing signal,
and high and low beams. See Figure lG-1.
Figure lG-1 Directional Signal Position for Headlamp
Operation
The direction signal lever is provided with a two-
Subject
step mechanism for operation of headlight high and
low beams, and passing signal (not in New Jersey).
With headlights off, moving the lever repeatedly to-
wards steering wheel flashes headlights as a passing
signal. With headlights on, moving the lever repeat-
edly towards steering wheel up to first stop also
flashes passing signal regardless whether or not the
moved up to the second stop, the headlights are
changed from high to low beam dr vice versa. On all
Rallye cars, when switching from low to high beam
position, with the fog lamp instrument panel switch
"ON" and ignition switch in "RUN" position, the
fog lights are automatically switChed off. Direction
signals work in the normal manner; pushing the lever
up for right turn signal and pulling the lever down
for left turn signal.
The horn button is located in the center part of the
steering wheel. The horn is actuated by pushing
down on the ends of both spokes on Opel 1900 and
Manta's or on the center horn button on the Rallye.
The button is provided with a spring-loaded plunger.
See Figure lG-2.
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