Electrical system of a Gazelle car

Generator

*Type: Three-phase synchronous alternator
* Power: 70-90 A
* Voltage regulator: built-in

Battery

*Types: Lead Acid, AGM or EFB
* Capacity: 60-75 Ah
* Starting current: 350-450 A

Starter

* Type: electromechanical starter
* Power: 1.5-2 kW
* Bendix: Solenoid relay

Wiring

* Wire diameter: 0.5-4mm?
* Materials: copper, aluminum
* Connection type: terminals, connectors
* Protection: fuses, relays

Fuses

* Rating: 5-30 A
* Location: mounting block in the cabin

Relay

*Starter relay
* Forced ventilation relay
* Fuel pump relay

Electrical components

* Headlights
*Turns
* Brake lights
* Side lights
* Windshield wipers
* Electric cooling fan
* Ignition switch
* Sensors and actuators

Switchboard

* Location: in the engine compartment
*Contains: main terminal, fuses, relays

Engine control unit (ECU)

* Location: in the cabin
* Controls the operation of the engine, ignition system and fuel system

Features of the Gazelle electrical system

* Two-wire system with negative ground
* Using an on-board network with a voltage of 12 V
*Adjustable generator voltage (13.8-14.8V)
* Protect electrical components with fuses and relays
* The main electrical lines are equipped with corrugated protection

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