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

I01 Side lights/number plate lights not working

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147 Factory Service Manual
Year
2000–2002
Section
Lights › I01 Side lights/number plate lights not working
Fault diagnosisI01 Side lights/number plate lights not working

I01 Side lights/number plate lights not working

With the ignition key in the ON position, when the steering column switch unit ring nut is operated, the side lights or the number plate lights do not work and this fault is indicated by the light failure warning light.

StepTest procedureResultAction
1CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT

Connect the Examiner to the diagnostic socket.

Verify:

  • that there are no faults in the Body Computer
  • the operation of the lights in active diagnosis.
OK

Move onto step 2

Side lights error (open circuit or short circuit)

End of diagnosis

2CHECK INDIVIDUAL LIGHTS

Check the condition of the individual bulbs and the bulb holder assembly

OK

Move onto step 3

Bulbs damaged
  • Replace the bulbs

End of diagnosis

Front right light cluster faulty

End of diagnosis

Front left light cluster faulty

End of diagnosis

Rear light cluster faulty

End of diagnosis

No. plate lights faulty

End of diagnosis

3SIDE LIGHTS ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECK

Verify:

OK

Move onto step 4

Connections broken

End of diagnosis

4STEERING COLUMN SWITCH UNIT CHECK

Check that the steering column switch unit is working properly: in particular, the side lights switch: Characteristic of working principle 5550 Warning and manoeuvring indicators

OK

Move onto step 5

Steering column switch unit not working properly

End of diagnosis

5CHECK IGNITION SWITCH

Check that the side lights come on when the ignition key is turned in the opposite direction

OK

Move onto step 6

Ignition switch faulty

End of diagnosis

Body Computer faulty

End of diagnosis

6CORRECT 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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