Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Rover
01 Information02 General data03 Engine04 Engine management system – PGM-Fi05 Cooling system, manifold and exhaust06 Clutch07 Manual gearbox08 Automatic gearbox09 Drive shafts10 Differential – manual gearbox11 Differential – automatic gearbox12 Steering13 Suspension14 Brakes and ABS15 Brakes – ABS BY416 Body17 Heating and ventilation18 Electrical19 Supplementary restraint system (SRS)
Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition18 · Electrical
18 · Electrical

Replacement

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Repairs › Replacement
ElectricalReplacement

Replacement

CAUTION:

  • All SRS electrical wiring harnesses are covered with yellow outer insulation.
  • Replace the entire affected SRS harness assembly if it has an open circuit or damaged wiring.
  • Before disconnecting the SRS wiring harness, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect the negative and positive battery cables, and wait at least three minutes, see SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
  1. Remove the screws and dashboard lower cover, then disconnect the connector(s) from the switch(es).
Diagram of ignition switch connectors and wiring harness layout with callout labels A through H.
  1. A WHT/BLK (key light)
  2. B BLU/WHT (key)
  3. C IG2
  4. D WHT (bat)
  5. E BLK/WHT (ST)
  6. F BLK/YEL (IG1)
  7. G WHT/BLK (ACC)
  8. H BLK (Earth)

86M 1987

  1. Remove the steering column covers.
Diagram of steering column showing upper and lower covers with callout labels A and B.
  1. A Column upper cover
  2. B Column lower cover

86M 1988

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