General failure warning light on constantly
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2024
- Section
- Instrument panel › General failure warning light on constantly
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Fault diagnosisGeneral failure warning light on constantly
GENERAL FAILURE WARNING LIGHT ON CONSTANTLY
Even if one of the functions signalled by the general failure warning light is not faulty, the warning light in the instrument panel does come on
N.B: The following functions cause the activation of the general failure warning light:
- Inertia switch (FIS) cut in
- Fuel lock cut in
- Fuel lock not available
- Parking sensor fault (if fitted)
- Automated gearbox safety signal
- Engine oil pressure sensor failure
- Exterior lighting failure
| Test results | ||||
| 1 | CAN CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Connect an EXAMINER and check the following on CAN NETWORK INFORMATION:
| Move on to Step 2 | Fault on CAN network | Continue as instructed by the diagnostic equipment | |
| 2 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Connect the diagnostic equipment and check the operation of the general failure warning light in active diagnosis at the INSTRUMENT PANEL NODE | End of diagnosis | The warning light does not flash | Replace the Instrument Panel | |
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