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

Reversing lights not working

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

REVERSING LIGHTS NOT WORKING

The reversing lights are controlled directly by the switch on the transmission connected to the positive line.

1REVERSING SWITCH CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the reversing lights control switch is working correctlyMove on to Step 2Switch with defective contact

Replace the reversing switch

Op. 5550D22 REVERSING LIGHT SWITCH - R+R

2CHECK ON OPERATION OF FUSE AND RELAYAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the operation of relay and fuse in the engine compartment junction unitMove on to Step 2Relay defectiveReplace the relay
Fuse blownReplace the fuse
3ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the continuity and the insulation of the wiring between the reversing switch and the reversing light

See E2022 REVERSING LIGHTS

Move on to Step 4Switch wiring short circuited or open circuitRestore the correct wiring
4BULB OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the reversing light bulb is workingMove on to Step 5Bulb defective

Replace the reversing light bulb

Op. 5540A50 BULB FOR REAR LIGHT CLUSTER (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - REPLACE

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 CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisThe fault persists

Replace Body Computer

Op. 5505A32 BODY COMPUTER - R.R

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Alfa Romeo Brera

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