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

Reversing lights not working

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147 Factory Service Manual
Year
2000–2004
Section
Lights › Reversing lights not working
Fault diagnosisReversing lights not working

REVERSING LIGHTS NOT WORKING

With the ignition key in the ON position, when reverse gear is engaged, the reversing light does not come on

Results of the tests
1CHECKING INDIVIDUAL LIGHTSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the individual bulbs and the bulb holder assemblyContinue to Step 2Bulbs damagedReplace bulbs Op. 5550D24
Bulb holder assembly faultyRenew or replace the light unit Op. 5550D24
2CHECKING REVERSING LIGHT SWITCHAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the reversing light switch is correctly fixed and working properlyContinue to Step 3Reversing light switch faultyRenew or replace the reversing light switch Op. 5550D22
3CHECKING REVERSING LIGHT ELECTRICAL CIRCUITAll OKProblems metOperation

Check, in order:

  • reversing light fuse (services)
  • connections between junction unit and reversing light switch
  • connections between FACIA control unit and reversing light bulb
  • bulb earth See E2022 REVERSING LIGHTS
Continue to Step 4Fuse blownReplace the fuse (and search for the cause of its blowing)
Connections brokenRestore the connections See E2022 REVERSING LIGHTS
Bulb earth faultyRestore the earth contact See E2022 REVERSING LIGHTS
4CHECKING 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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