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

Steering does not lock with key extracted

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Steering – vehicle behaviour › Steering does not lock with key extracted
Fault diagnosisSteering does not lock with key extracted

STEERING DOES NOT LOCK WITH KEY EXTRACTED

The steering is not locked with the vehicle stationary and the key extracted

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

First of all check that none of the following conditions exists:

. 5 seconds have not elapsed since the key was extracted

. The same key or another object was inserted in the key recognition device within 5 seconds of the key being extracted

. A key recovery extraction was carried out

Move on to Step 15 seconds have not elapsed since the key was extractedWait for 5 seconds
The same key or another object was inserted in the key recognition device within 5 seconds of the key being extractedDo not reinsert the key or another object in the recognition device
A key recovery extraction was carried out

Proceed as instructed

See table B006 KEY CANNOT BE EXTRACTED FROM BLOCK

1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Connect the diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket and check at the brake node that the data for the wheel speed is validMove on to Step 2Error detected for the wheel speedContinue as described by the diagnostic equipment
2CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Connect the diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket and check the following at the steering lock node:

- That there are no errors

- Continuity of the wiring

See E7065 ELECTRIC STEERING LOCK

- B-Can continuity

- Correct presence of signals at the steering lock

See Test 5580ED ELECTRIC STEERING LOCK CHECK

Move on to Step 3Presence of errorsContinue as described by the diagnostic equipment
Wiring broken

Restore wiring

See E7065 ELECTRIC STEERING LOCK

B-Can interrupted

Restore B-Can continuity

See E1050 CAN CONNECTION LINES

Signals not correct

Restore signals

See E7065 ELECTRIC STEERING LOCK

3STEERING LOCK OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Using the diagnostic equipment, check in active diagnosis that the steering lock is working properlyEnd of diagnosisSteering lock defective

Replace steering lock node

Op. 5580E17 STEERING LOCK - R.R

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Alfa Romeo Brera

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