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Alfa Romeo Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual (2005-2010)23 · Fault diagnosis
23 · Diagnostics

Clock not working

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Instrument panel › Clock not working
Fault diagnosisClock not working

CLOCK NOT WORKING

With the ignition on, the display either does not show the time or it is not correct.

1INSTRUMENT PANEL FUNCTIONS CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check:

  • That the display shows the correct time
  • That it is possible to adjust the time
  • That the clock moves forward
Move on to Step 21. The time displayed is not correct1. Adjust the time
2. It is not possible to adjust the time2. Move on to Step 4
3. The clock stays still

3. Replace the instrument panel

Op. 5560B10 CONTROL PANEL - R+R

4. The display/time is not clear4. Move on to Step 2
2CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket.

Check that there are no faults in the instrument panel

Move on to Step 3Presence of errorsContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
3CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Keeping the Examiner equipment connected to the diagnostic socket, check the operation of the display in active diagnosis.End of diagnosisDisplay defective

Replace the instrument panel

Op. 5560B10 CONTROL PANEL - R+R

4ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check:

  • Connections between left lever on steering column switch unit and instrument panel
  • Control panel power supply
  • Control panel earth

See E4010 INSTRUMENT PANEL

Move on to Step 5Connections defective, earth or power supply defectiveRestore the correct connections, if necessary, replace the wiring.
5LEFT STEERING COLUMN SWITCH UNIT LEVER CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check that the left steering column switch unit lever is working properly

See E4010 INSTRUMENT PANEL

Move on to Step 6Lever defective

Replace the steering column switch unit assembly

Op. 5550A10 STALK UNIT ASSEMBLY - R+R

6CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosis

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Alfa Romeo Brera

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