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Fiat 500 Factory Service Manual (2007-2024)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

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
Fault diagnosisGeneral failure warning light on constantly

GENERAL FAILURE WARNING LIGHT ON CONSTANTLY

1.2 8v, 1.3 Multijet, 1.4 16v

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
1CAN CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Connect an EXAMINER and check the following on CAN NETWORK INFORMATION:

  • No control units inactive
  • No faulty control units
Move on to Step 2Fault on CAN networkContinue as instructed by the diagnostic equipment
2CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Connect the diagnostic equipment and check the operation of the general failure warning light in active diagnosis at the INSTRUMENT PANEL NODEEnd of diagnosisThe warning light does not flash

Replace the Instrument Panel

Op. 5560B10 CONTROL PANEL - R+R

Parts & tools for this job For 2007 Fiat 500

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