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Alfa Romeo 147 Factory Service Manual (2000-2002)18 · Fault diagnosis
18 · Diagnostics

K91 Instrument lights light dimmer not working

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147 Factory Service Manual
Year
2000–2002
Section
Instruments › K91 Instrument lights light dimmer not working
Fault diagnosisK91 Instrument lights light dimmer not working

K91 Instrument lights light 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.

NOTA: the side lights are working properly

StepTest procedureResultAction
1CONTROLS CHECK

Check that the buttons in the left control panel are working properly: Wiring diagram E2530 INSTRUMENT LIGHTING

OK

Move onto step 2

Switches faulty

Move onto step 2

2CHECK ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT

Verify:

  • Connections between left control panel and NQS;
OK

Move onto step 3

Connections / supplies not correct

End of diagnosis

3CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT

Connect the Examiner to the diagnostic socket.

Check the operation of the panel light through the active diagnosis of the instrument panel.

OK

Move onto step 4

Light does not change, instrument panel defective

End of diagnosis

4CORRECT OPERATION CHECK

Check that the fault is no longer present

OK

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

Fault persists

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

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