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

Fog lights not working

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Lights › Fog lights not working
Fault diagnosisFog lights not working

FOG LIGHTS NOT WORKING

The fog lights are not working;

The fog lights are controlled by the Body Computer Node via a relay located in the Engine Compartment Control Unit.

1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket and check the following at the Body Computer NodeMove on to Step 2Errors present in the Body ComputerContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment.
2FOG LIGHTS RELAY CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the condition of the fog lights relayMove on to Step 3Relay defectiveReplace the relay
3CHECK ON OPERATION OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT JUNCTION UNIT FUSEAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that fog lamp fuse in the engine compartment junction unit is working properlyMove on to Step 4Fuses blownReplace the fuses
4CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Keeping the diagnostic equipment connected, check in active diagnosis that the fog lights are working properlyMove on to Step 7Main beam headlamps not workingMove on to Step 5
5BODY COMPUTER CONNECTION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check for deformed terminals or connections not present on the Body ComputerMove on to Step 6Missing connections/pins bentRenew the correct connections
6CHECK ON OPERATION OF BULBSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the fog lights are working properlyMove on to Step 8Filament in one of the bulbs broken

Replace bulb

Op. 5540D14 L/H OR R/H FOG LIGHT BULB (ONE) - R+R

7FOG LIGHT ACTIVATION SWITCH CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the foglamp switch is operating correctlyMove on to Step 8Fault in foglamp activation/deactivation switch

Replace the control panel

Op. 7040A56 SWITCH UNIT IN DASHBOARD - R.R.

8CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
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 Brera

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