Instrument lights / lighting dimmer not working
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 147 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2000–2004
- Section
- Instrument panel › Instrument lights / lighting dimmer not working
Fault diagnosisInstrument lights / lighting dimmer not working
INSTRUMENT LIGHTS / LIGHTING DIMMER NOT WORKING
With the ignition ON and the side lights on, the instrument lights up, but the brightness remains constant when the controls are adjusted.
the side lights are working properly
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 1 | CONTROLS CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check that the + / - mode buttons on the Computer left controls panel are working properly: See E2530 INSTRUMENT LIGHTING | Continue to Step 2 | Switches faulty | Replace the left control panel Op. 5560B56 Continue to Step 2 | |
| 2 | CHECKING ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Verify:
| Continue to Step 3 | Connections / supplies not correct | Restore correct connections / supplies: See E2530 INSTRUMENT LIGHTING | |
| 3 | CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Connect an Examiner to the diagnostic socket Check the operation of the panel light through the active diagnosis of the instrument panel. | Continue to Step 4 | Light does not change, instrument panel defective | Replace instrument panel Op. 5560B11 | |
| 4 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | Fault persists | Search for the fault starting from another symptom' | ||
Parts & tools for this job For 2000 Alfa Romeo 147
- PARTReplacement bulbsSearch: Alfa Romeo 147 2000 bulbs
- TOOLDigital multimeterSearch: automotive digital multimeter
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