B01 Ignition switch not working
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 156 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1997–2002
- Section
- Starting › B01 Ignition switch not working
B01 Ignition switch not working
When the ignition is turned ON nothing happens. The starter motor does not turn, the instruments do not light up
| Step | Test procedure | Result | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS Preliminarily check the efficiency of the battery | OK | |
| Battery discharged |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 1 | CHECK BATTERY CONNECTIONS Check, in order:
| OK | |
| Connections not correct |
End of diagnosis | ||
| Cable damaged |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 2 | CHECK MAXIFUSE BOX CONNECTIONS Check, in order:
| OK | |
| Connections not correct |
End of diagnosis | ||
| Maxifuse box damaged |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 3 | CHECK IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT Check that the correct supply is reaching the ignition switch. In particular, check the condition of the "IGN" maxifuse | OK | |
| Connections not correct |
End of diagnosis | ||
| Fuse damaged |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 4 | CHECK LOCK BARREL Check condition of lock barrel and correct operation | OK | |
| Lock barrel faulty |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 5 | CHECK IGNITION SWITCH Check condition and correct operation of ignition switch. | OK | |
| Ignition switch faulty. |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 6 | CHECK CORRECT OPERATION Check that the fault is no longer present. | OK | End of diagnosis |
| Fault persists | Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure |
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