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

Interior front light not working / timed

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GT Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2010
Section
Lights › Interior front light not working / timed
Fault diagnosisInterior front light not working / timed

INTERIOR FRONT LIGHT NOT WORKING / TIMED

When the glove compartment in the dashboard is opened, the courtesy light does not work.

Results of the tests
1LIGHT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check:

  • The condition of the bulb
  • The condition of the bulb holder
Continue to Step 2Bulb or courtesy light faulty

Restore or replace the courtesy light Op.

Op. 7040G22 FACIA COMPARTMENT LIGHT SWITCH/BULB HOLDER - R+R

2LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check, in order:

Continue to Step 3Connections not correct

Restore the correct connections See

See E2520 GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHT - LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT - SUN VISOR LIGHT

Body Computer earth faulty

Restore the earth connection See

See E2520 GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHT - LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT - SUN VISOR LIGHT

Faulty Body Computer supply

Restore connection See

See E2520 GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHT - LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT - SUN VISOR LIGHT

3GLOVE COMPARTMENT OPENING SWITCH CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the glove compartment opening switch and that it is working properlyContinue to Step 4Glove compartment opening switch faulty

Restore or replace the glove compartment courtesy light Op.

Op. 7040G22 FACIA COMPARTMENT LIGHT SWITCH/BULB HOLDER - R+R

4CHECK ON SIGNALAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that when the glove compartment is opened, an earth signal is sent from the Body Computer to the courtesy lightContinue to Step 5No earth signal from Body Computer

Restore the correct supply to the Body Computer. If necessary, replace the Body Computer Op.

Op. 5505A32 BODY COMPUTER - R R

5CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosis

Parts & tools for this job For 2003 Alfa Romeo GT

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