Opel Corsa B 1993–2000 Service and Repair Manual: Trip computer - general information and component renewal
General information
1. A trip computer is fitted to some top line models, The computer collects fuel consumption and distance data and integrates them with respect to time. In this way it can provide estimates of fuel consumption (both instantaneous and average), speed and range on fuel remaining.
Normal time clock and stopwatch functions are available, and an external temperature sensor is also provided.
2. For detailed operating instructions, refer to the owner's handbook supplied with the vehicle.
3. Testing of the computer and its satellite components is beyond the scope of the average DIY mechanic, but there is no reason why defective components should not be renewed, as described in the next Section.
Component renewal
Temperature sensor
4. Separate the temperature sensor lead at the multi-plug near the left-hand headlamp.
5. Pull the temperature sensor from the front bumper, unclip its lead and remove it.
6. Refit in the reverse order to removal.
Distance sender
7. The distance sender is located on the speedometer cable take-off point on the transmission; except with LCD instruments the speedometer cable screws into the sender.
8. Separate the sender multi-plug, then unclip the sender unit from the transmission 9 Unscrew the speedometer cable (when fitted) from the sender and remove the sender.
10. Refit in the reverse order to removal.
Fuel flow meter
11. The fuel flow meter is located on the wheel housing.
12. Disconnect the battery earth lead.
13. Disconnect the fuel flow meter multi-plug.
14. Identify the fuel hoses, then disconnect and plug them. Be prepared for fuel spillage.
15 Unbolt and remove the fuel flow meter.
16. Refit in the reverse order to removal.
Computer unit
17. Disconnect the battery earth lead.
18. Remove the radio (Section 25).
19. Carefully press the computer out of its location. Unplug its electrical connector and remove it.
20. Refit in the reverse order to removal. A new computer will have to be calibrated on the vehicle; this should be done by a GM dealer.
Computer display lighting
21. Remove the computer, as just described.
22. Grip the bulb holder carefully with pliers and twist it to remove it. The capless bulb can then be extracted and renewed.
23. Refit in the reverse order to removal.
Headlamp beam adjustment -
general information
1. Accurate adjustment of the headlight beam
is only possible using optical beam setting
equipment and this work should therefore be
carried out by a Vauxhall/Opel dealer or
suitably equipped work ...
Central locking system -
general information and
component renewal
General information
1. On models so equipped, electric servo
motors cause all the passenger door locks
and the tailgate lock to follow the position of
the driver's door lock. The major components
...
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Opel Corsa B 1993–2000 Service and Repair Manual. Cylinder head - overhaul
1. Unscrew the rocker arm retaining
/adjustment nuts and withdraw the rocker
arms from the studs. Keep them in order as
they are removed.
2. To remove the valves, the springs will have
to be comp ...
