Section 12 · Pages 282–343 (62 pages)

Electrical System

From the 1961 Cadillac Shop Manual

Lighting controls, battery, starting, ignition and charging systems. The general description explains the headlight switch controlling headlights, parking, instrument panel, interior and fog lights. Service procedures, tests and specifications follow for each system.

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What this section covers

  • Headlight control switch and lighting
  • Battery
  • Starting system
  • Ignition system
  • Charging system
  • Service procedures and specifications
Year
1961
Models
Series 60, 62, 75 and Commercial Chassis
Publication
1098935
Pages
545

What’s inside

Shop manual

  1. 1General Informationpp. 1–7
  2. 2Lubricationpp. 8–17
  3. 3Framepp. 18–23
  4. 4Chassis Suspensionpp. 24–65
  5. 5Power Steeringpp. 66–101
  6. 6Hydra-Matic Transmissionpp. 102–157
  7. 7Rear Axlepp. 158–173
  8. 8Brakespp. 174–201
  9. 9Engine Mechanicalpp. 202–235
  10. 10Fuel and Exhaustpp. 236–271
  11. 11Engine Coolingpp. 272–281
  12. 12Electrical Systempp. 282–343
  13. 13Chassis Sheet Metalpp. 344–353
  14. 14Accessoriespp. 354–419
  15. 15Bodypp. 420–533
  16. 16Index and Reference Tablespp. 534–545