Boot opening/closing does not work
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2024
- Section
- Doors › Boot opening/closing does not work
BOOT OPENING/CLOSING DOES NOT WORK
The luggage compartment will not open when the unlocking button on the tailgate is pressed
| Test results | ||||
| 1 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Press the button on the tailgate and use the Examiner to check that the status of the opening button varies in the parameters mode at the Body Computer Node | Move on to Step 2 | 1. Luggage compartment unlocking button on tailgate defective 2. Wiring broken | 1. Replace the button 2. Move on to Step 2 | |
| 2 | ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check the electrical connection between the button on the tailgate and the body computer See E3045 BOOT AND FUEL FLAP OPENING Check the electrical connection between the body computer and the luggage compartment electric lock control relay See E3045 BOOT AND FUEL FLAP OPENING Check the electrical connection between the relay and the electric lock Check that the connector is correctly fitted in the electric lock Check that the luggage compartment unlocking button on the tailgate is working properly. | Move on to Step 3 | 1. Connection broken or not insulated 2. Connection broken or not insulated 3. Connection broken or not insulated 4. Connector in boot electric lock not correctly connected 5. Tailgate unlocking button defective | 1. Restore the continuity/insulation of the electrical connection See E3045 BOOT AND FUEL FLAP OPENING 2. Restore the continuity/insulation of the electrical connection See E3045 BOOT AND FUEL FLAP OPENING 3. Restore the continuity/insulation of the electrical connection See E3045 BOOT AND FUEL FLAP OPENING 4. Connect the electrical connector to the boot lock correctly 5. Replace the button | |
| 3 | LUGGAGE COMPARTMANT OPENING ACTUATOR CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check the operation of the luggage compartment electric lock | Move on to Step 4 | Electric lock defective | Replace the electric lock Op. 7015B70 | |
| 4 | BODY COMPUTER OPERATION CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the body computer is working properly. | End of diagnosis | Body Computer defective | Replace Body Computer | |
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