Opel 1900 1973 Service Manual page 76

HAZARD; WARNING FLASHER
The hazard warning flasher is operated by the button
on the toi, of the steering column. When the button
is press&@ down and released, all four turn signal
lights WIU flash. To turn the flasher system off, press
down oni the button and release. When the hazard
warning hystem is operating, a flashing light in the
flasher &itch is part of the directional signal switch.
WARNIN
The brak; system warning light is located in the left
side of tpe instrument cluster assembly. The light
will come on when the brake pedal is depressed and
the ignition is on if there is a hydraulic leak in the
brake system. The light will go out when the foot is
glow with the parking brake applied and the ignition
on. (On Iautomatic transmission equipped vehicles,
light is a! reminder to release parking brake; and on
manual fransmission equipped vehicles, light glows
when the clutch pedal needs adjustment,)
SIGNAL SYSTEM
The indiLator light on the dash will show defects in
the directional signal system as follows:
1. Indic<tor light on dash gives only one quick flash.
One of tie switched-on directional signal lamp bulbs
is defective. The other signal lamp will continue to
flash. Thi most common defect is a burned out bulb.
2. Indicdtor light on dash stays on when directional
signal leier is switched to either side. Check flasher
unit.
G
LIGHT
SIGNAL
MAJOR REPAIR
Removing and Installing
Proceed as outlined in Group 3, Section E.
HORN REMOVAL
1. Remove grille (GT only).
Remove horn
2. bracket
3. Disconnect wires and remove horn.
Installation
1. Install horn with bracket attaching bolt.
2. Connect horn wire.
3. Install grille (GT only).
Removing Horn Contact
2. Remove horn cap.
3. Bend lockplate tabs down and remove steering
wheel nut, lockplate, and washer.
4. Mark shaft and wheel hub for reassembly align-
ment.
5. Remove steering wheel using Wheel Puller J-
21686.
6. Remove horn contact from wheel.
installation
1. Replace horn contact.
2. Before installing steering wheel, lubricate return
pin and slide area on directional signal switch return
cams and contact ring.
3. With steering wheel properly aligned to shaft, in-
stall washer, lockplate, and nut. Torque nut to 15
lb.ft.
4. Bend up lockplate tab and install horn cap.
5. Connect battery.
SYSTEMS
Directional Signal Switch
attaching bolt.