Saab 95 1967, Service Manual

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The electrical system works on 12 volts and comprises
the following units:
Battery, starter, generator, voltage regulator, ignition dis-
tribumr' ignition OOII' spark plugs, road Iiths and interior
lighting, clock (model 1967), warning lamps, tamperature
transmitter, fuel gauge and -transmitter, manoeuwe relay
for headlights, oil pressure switch, direction indicators,
flasher unit, windshield wipers, horns, fan motor, stop
|ight switch, cable harnesses, wiring, switches and fuses.
As from model 1967 all USA versions have a warning
flasher system. AS from model 1969 are all versions
equipped with this system.
As from model 1968, all cars are equipped with electric
windshield washer and a brake warning contact.
As from model 1971 headlight wipers and washers are
provided for certain markets.
As from model 1972, the cars are fitted with electric
heating of the drivers seat.
As from model 1976 all L.H.D. Saab 96 cars are equipped
with electrically heated rear window.
As from model 1977 all Saab 95 L and R.H.D. Saab 96 L
are equipped with electrically heated rear window.
BATTE RY
The 12-volt, 6-cell lead battery has a capacity of 44 amp-
hours It is placed on a shelf on the right hand wheel
house. The negative cable is grounded to the body.
L.H.D. cars as from model 1971 has 60 Ah batteries.
GENERATOR
The generator is of the AC type. An indicator light shows
whether the generator is charging or not.
STARTER
The starter up to and incl. model 1968 has a rated output
of 0.6 kW (0.8 h.p.). The pinion is engaged W (“Bans 0“ a
solenoid switch that is turned on with the ign'tw" key.
As from model 1969 the starter has a rated output Of
0.7 kW (1.0 h.p.l.
IGNITION SYSTEM
The Engine is equipped with a battery ignition system
which, apart from the battery, comprises an ignition coil
and a distributor equipped with a centrifugal governor in
combination with a vacuum governor.
The ignition is switched on with the ignition key.
The suppressors which eliminate radio interference are
mounted in the rotor and in the ignition cable terminals.
For further suppression see section 346 "Interference
suppression”.
LIGHTING
The road lights comprise the headlights, front direction
indicators and parking lights, the number plate light, stop
lights, rear direction indicators, and tail lights.
The headlight inserts can easily be adjusted both vertical-
ly and laterally. Lights on/off by means of a switch on
the steering column stand. As from model 1963 the switch
is placed on the instrument panel. Up to and incl. model
1968 the headlights are dimmed with a footoperated
switch.
In the Monte Carlo1 ), the R.H.D. Saab 95/96 cars and as
from model 1969 also the L.H.D. cars, there is a device
that provides headlight flashing and dimming via relays
operated by moving the direction indicator switch lever
toward the wheel.
Up to and incl. model 1968, all cars of the USA version
have foot operated dimmer and no device for headlight
flashing. As from model 1969 all cars have a handoper-
ated device for dimming and for headlight flashing.
A warning lamp on the instrument panel glows when the
headlights are in high beam.
The parking lights are always on together with the head-
lights, regardless of whether these are dimmed or not.
The headlight/parking light switch knob can be turned to
regulate the intensity of the instrument lighting.
As from model 1968 the intensity of the instrument pan-
el lighting is regulated by means of a rheostat placed to
the left of the light switch.
As from model 1970 the Saab 96 is fitted with trunk light.
The switch is placed at the left hinge of the trunk lid.
As from chassis Nos. 95753001200 and 96752010045
(Scandinavian market) the cars are equipped with a new
headlight function, town light.
The town lights, together with the rear lights and license
plate light, are switched on automatically when the en-
gine is started.
Full headlight power at both high and low beam will be
obtained when the headlights are switched on by means
of the normal switch.