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Alfa Romeo 159 Factory Service Manual (2005-2011)23 · Fault diagnosis
23 · Diagnostics

Doors open check warning light/symbol on

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159 Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2011
Section
Instrument panel › Doors open check warning light/symbol on
Fault diagnosisDoors open check warning light/symbol on

DOORS OPEN CHECK WARNING LIGHT/SYMBOL ON

After having carried out the initial test, the doors open check warning light in the "Instrument Panel Node" remains on constantly.

0PRELIMINARY CHECKSALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that all four doors are properly shutMove on to Step 1Doors not properly shutShut the doors properly
1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Using an Examiner check, in Instrument Panel mode, that there are no errors and that the parameters are presentMove on to Step 21. Impossible to connect to the Instrument Panel control unit.1. Move on to Step 2
2. Presence of errors2. Continue following the instructions on the diagnostic instrument
2CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Using the Examiner check, in the Body Computer Node ambient, that there are no errors and that the door status parameters varyMove on to Step 3The parameters do not changeMove on to Step 4
3ELECTRICAL CONNECTION CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check that the door switches in the geared motors are working properly.

Check the insulation to earth of the connection between the door switches and the Body Computer

See E3040 CENTRAL LOCKING

Move on to Step 41.Switches defective1.Replace switches
2.Wiring with imperfect insulation to earth2.Renew wiring insulation
4ACTIVE DIAGNOSIS CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
With the Examiner in the Instrument Panel Node ambient check that the doors open check warning light is correctly activated in Active DiagnosisMove on to Step 5The doors open check warning light is not activated

Replace the Instrument Panel

Op. 5560B10 CONTROL PANEL - R+R

5CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persists

Replace Body Computer

Op. 5505A32 BODY COMPUTER - R.R

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Alfa Romeo 159

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