Automatic anti-glare function test
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2024
- Section
- Seat belts and accessories › Automatic anti-glare function test
AUTOMATIC ANTI-GLARE FUNCTION TEST
When driving at nightime if the switch is in the ON position the mirror detects the main beam headlamps of following vehicles and dims automatically to eliminate any glare that could dazzle the driver.
Activation of automatic anti-glare function
If the green LED (A) is on, the automatic anti-glare function is activated.
To switch the function on, keep switch (B) pressed for 3 seconds until the LED comes on.
Once the switch is released, the automatic anti-glare function is activated.
With reverse engaged the anti-dazzle function is therefore excluded
| STEP | CHECK TO BE PERFORMED | REMEDIAL ACTION IF THE CHECK IS NOT OK |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Preliminary check To check the mirror anti-glare function it is necessary to:
During the first test the mirror should get dark in 2 minutes if It is working properly | |
| 1 | Power supply check Turn the key to the MAR position Using an Examiner in voltmeter mode, check that there is a 12 V battery voltage between pin 1 and earth | Renew the wiring between pin 24 of the Body computer and pin 1 of the mirror connector Replace fuse F49 of the dashboard junction unit after having identified the cause of the break |
| 2 | Check earth connection Disconnect the mirror connector Using the Examiner in ohmmeter mode, check that the resistance between pin 2 and earth is less then 1 ohm | Restore the connection between pin 2 of the mirror connector and earth in the area of the left rear light cluster |
| 3 | Reverse gear signal check Turn the key to the MAR position Disengage reverse gear Using an Examiner in voltmeter mode, check that there is a 0 V battery voltage between pin 3 and earth | Restore the correct insulation for the wiring Replace the reversing switch Op. 5550D22 REVERSING LIGHT SWITCH - R+R If no faults have been found during the previous checks, replace the mirror |
Electrochromic mirror
A. green LED
B. Switch
| Mirror connector | |
|---|---|
| Pin | Function |
| 1 | +12V ignition from Body Computer |
| 2 | Earth |
| 3 | +12V signal from reverse |
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