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Alfa Romeo GT Factory Service Manual (2003-2010)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Doors open check warning light on

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GT Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2010
Section
Instrument panel › Doors open check warning light on
Fault diagnosisDoors open check warning light on

DOORS OPEN CHECK WARNING LIGHT ON

2.0 JTS, 3.2 V6, 1.9 JTD 16V

The door open symbol in the Instrument Panel Node matrix remains on.

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the two doors and the boot are properly shutContinue to Step 1Doors not properly closed

Make sure they are properly closed. If the fault persists.

Continue to Step 1

1CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Using the Examiner check, in the Instrument Panel Node ambient, that there are no errors and the following parameters are present.Continue to Step 5Impossible to connect with the Instrument Panel control unitContinue to Step 2
There are errorsContinue in accordance with the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
2ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the Instrument Panel Node electrical power supply is correctContinue to Step 3Positive and/or earth electrical power supply faultyReplace the component involved (if a fuse is involved, search for the cause of the problem)
3CHECK ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the electrical connections between the Body Computer and the Instrument Panel, in particular that each individual pin is correctly connected.Continue to Step 4Electrical connections not workingRestore damaged electrical connections.
4CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Using the Examiner, check the possibility of connecting with the Instrument Panel NodeContinue to Step 5Impossible to connect with the Instrument Panel

Replace the instrument panel Op.

Op. 5560B11 ANALOGUE CONTROL PANEL - R+R OR REPLACE

5CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Using the Examiner, check, in the Body Computer Node ambient, that there are no errors and the door status parameter variesContinue to Step 1Impossible to connect with the Body Computer control unitContinue to Step 6
There are errorsContinue in accordance with the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
The parameter values do not changeContinue to Step 9
6ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the Body Computer Node electrical power supply is correctContinue to Step 7Positive and/or earth electrical power supply faultyReplace the component involved (if a fuse is involved, search for the cause of the problem)
7CHECK ON CONNECTIONSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the continuity of the wiring between the door lock geared motors and the Body Computer Node and between the boot opening switch and the Body Computer NodeContinue to Step 8Door electrical connections not working

Restore damaged electrical connections See

See E3040 CENTRAL LOCKING

Boot electrical connections not working

Restore damaged electrical connections See

See E3045 BOOT AND FUEL FLAP OPENING

8CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Using the Examiner, check the possibility of connecting with the Body Computer NodeContinue to Step 5Impossible to connect with the Body Computer control unit

Replace the Body Computer Node Op.

Op. 5505A32 BODY COMPUTER - R R

9CHECK ON CONNECTIONSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the continuity of the wiring between the door lock geared motors and the Body Computer Node and between the boot opening switch and the Body Computer NodeContinue to Step 10Door electrical connections not working

Restore damaged electrical connections See

See E3040 CENTRAL LOCKING

Boot electrical connections not working

Restore damaged electrical connections. See

See E3045 BOOT AND FUEL FLAP OPENING

10CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisThe fault persistsContinue to Step 1

The lights check symbol in the Instrument Panel Node matrix appears.

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation

Turn the key to the PARK position, move the steering column switch unit lever and check that the parking lights come on correctly.

Press the hazard warning lights switch and check that they are correctly activated.

Then turn the ignition key to the ON position and check that the side/no. plate lights are working.

Activate the rear fog lamp using the control panel and check that it is working properly.

Operate the direction indicators using the stalk lever and check that they are working properly

Press the brake pedal and check that the brake lights come on

Continue to Step 1Parking lights not working

Continue as instructed

See table

See table I02 PARKING LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Side/no. plate lights not working

Continue as instructed

See table

See table I01 SIDE LIGHTS/NO. PLATE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Hazard warning lights not working

Continue as instructed

See table

See table I39 TURN SIGNALS DO NOT WORK WHEN HAZARD KEY IS PRESSED

Direction indicators not working

Continue as instructed

See table

See table I10 DIRECTION INDICATORS / HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS / NOT WORKING

Rear fog lamps not working

Continue as instructed

See table

See table I21 REAR FOG LAMPS NOT WORKING

Brake lights not working

Continue as instructed

See table

See table I14 BRAKE LIGHTS AND THIRD BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

1CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Using the Examiner check, in the Instrument Panel Node ambient, that there are no errors and the following parameters are present.Continue to Step 5Impossible to connect with the Instrument Panel control unitContinue to Step 2
There are errorsContinue in accordance with the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
2ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the Instrument Panel Node electrical power supply is correct.Continue to Step 3Positive and/or earth electrical power supply faultyReplace the component involved (if a fuse is involved, search for the cause of the problem)
3CHECK ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the electrical connections between the Body Computer and the Instrument Panel, in particular that each individual pin is correctly connected.Continue to Step 4Electrical connections not workingRestore damaged electrical connections.
4CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Using the Examiner, check the possibility of connecting with the Instrument Panel NodeContinue to Step 5Impossible to connect with the Instrument Panel

Replace the instrument panel Op.

Op. 5560B11 ANALOGUE CONTROL PANEL - R+R OR REPLACE

5CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Using the Examiner, check, in the Body Computer Node ambient, that there are no errors and the specific parameter variesContinue to Step 1Impossible to connect with the Body Computer control unitContinue to Step 6
There are errorsContinue in accordance with the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
The parameter values do not changeContinue to Step 9
6ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the Body Computer Node electrical power supply is correctContinue to Step 7Positive and/or earth electrical power supply faultyReplace the component involved (if a fuse is involved, search for the cause of the problem)
7CHECK ON CONNECTIONSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the continuity of the wiring between the various bulbs and the Body Computer NodeContinue to Step 8Electrical connections not workingRestore damaged electrical connections.
8CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Using the Examiner, check the possibility of connecting with the Body Computer NodeContinue to Step 5Impossible to connect with the Body Computer control unit

Replace the Body Computer Node Op.

Op. 5505A32 BODY COMPUTER - R R

9CHECK ON CONNECTIONSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the continuity of the wiring between the various bulbs and the Body Computer NodeContinue to Step 10Electrical wiring not workingRenew the damaged wiring
10CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisThe fault persistsContinue to Step 1

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