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Alfa Romeo 147 Factory Service Manual (2000-2004)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

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
1CONTROLS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the + / - mode buttons on the Computer left controls panel are working properly: See E2530 INSTRUMENT LIGHTINGContinue to Step 2Switches faulty

Replace the left control panel Op. 5560B56

Continue to Step 2

2CHECKING ELECTRICAL CIRCUITAll OKProblems metOperation

Verify:

  • Connections between left control panel and NQS;
  • Connections between controls panel and junction unit
Continue to Step 3Connections / supplies not correctRestore correct connections / supplies: See E2530 INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
3CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation

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 4Light does not change, instrument panel defectiveReplace instrument panel Op. 5560B11
4CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'

Parts & tools for this job For 2000 Alfa Romeo 147

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