Schema Electrique De 4 Cv 1955 < Essential — 2025 >
The Renault 4 CV (also known as the "Quatre Chevaux" or "4HP") was produced from 1947 to 1961. The 1955 model year is particularly notable because it represents a transition period between the early 6-volt systems and the later 12-volt systems (which became standard around 1956/1957 depending on the market).
[6V Battery (+) Terminal] ----(Thick Red)----> [Starter Motor Solenoid] ----(Thick Red)----> [Starter Motor] |----(Red/Black)----> [Ignition Switch] Schema Electrique De 4 Cv 1955
|----(Wire to Fuse Box Input) [Fuse Box Outputs] |----(Yellow)----> [Parking Lights, Tail Lights, Dash Lights] |----(White)----> [Headlight Switch Input] |----(Green)----> [Horn, Wiper Motor] The Renault 4 CV (also known as the
[Generator (Dynamo)] Armature (A) Terminal ----(Thick Wire)----> [Regulator "DYN" or "A"] Field (F) Terminal ----(Thinner Wire)----> [Regulator "F" or "EXC"] Chassis Ground (from generator body) ----> [Engine Block] [Starter Motor Solenoid] ----(Thick Red)---->
|----(Wire to Coil (+))----> [Coil] ----(to Distributor)----> [Spark Plugs]