Luggage compartment does not open with remote control
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2024
- Section
- Doors › Luggage compartment does not open with remote control
Fault diagnosisLuggage compartment does not open with remote control
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOES NOT OPEN WITH REMOTE CONTROL
The tailgate does not open when the remote control is operated.
N.B.: The opening command for the tailgate is received by the Body computer node via the internal RF receiver; the Body computer node unlocks the tailgate lock and releases it gently, disabling the alarm (if fitted).
| Test results | ||||
| 1 | PRELIMINARY CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check the charge status of the remote control battery. | Move on to Step 2 | Battery not properly charged. | Replace the remote control battery. | |
| 2 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Connect he Examiner diagnostic equipment and check the following at the Body computer node: that there are no faults | Move on to Step 3 | Presence of errors | Continue following the instructions given by the diagnostic equipment. | |
| 3 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the RF aerial on the Body Computer is working correctly | Move on to Step 4 | RF Aerial defective | Replace RF aerial | |
| 4 | REMOTE CONTROL CORRECT OPERATION CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check that the remote control is working properly, carrying out See Test 5580EA ANTI-THEFT DEVICE REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION CHECK | Move on to Step 5 | Remote control defective | Replace the remote control. | |
| 5 | BODY COMPUTER OPERATION CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the body computer is working properly. | End of diagnosis | Body Computer defective. | Replace the body computer node | |
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