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

I15 Stop lights (side) not working

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147 Factory Service Manual
Year
2000–2002
Section
Lights › I15 Stop lights (side) not working
Fault diagnosisI15 Stop lights (side) not working

I15 Stop lights (side) not working

When the brake pedal is pressed with the ignition ON, the brake lights do not work. If this fault is not signalled by the special icon in the Display module

StepTest procedureResultAction
1CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT

Connect the Examiner to the diagnostic socket.

Check that there are no faults in the Body Computer

OK

Move onto step 2

Brake lights faulty.
  • Check the individual lights.

Move onto step 2

2CHECK INDIVIDUAL LIGHTS

Check the condition/correct rating of the individual bulbs and the bulb holder assembly

OK

Move onto step 3

Bulbs damaged/unsuitable

End of diagnosis

Bulb holder assembly faulty

End of diagnosis

3CHECK STOP LIGHTS ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT

Check, in order:

  • stop lights fuse
  • connection between dashboard control unit, Body Computer and brake pedal switch;
  • connections between Body Computer and bulbs : Wiring diagram E2021 STOP LIGHT
OK

Move onto step 4

Component defective
  • Replace the component involved (if a fuse is involved, search for the cause of the problem)

End of diagnosis

Connections broken

End of diagnosis

4CHECK ON BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH

Check that the brake pedal switch is fitted correctly and working Wiring diagram E2021 STOP LIGHT

OK

Move onto step 5

Switch fastening / adjustment incorrect
  • Adjust the switch

End of diagnosis

Brake pedal switch faulty

End of diagnosis

5CORRECT 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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