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

Recharging warning light on

Make
Fiat
Model
500 Factory Service Manual
Year
2007–2024
Section
Instrument panel › Recharging warning light on
Fault diagnosisRecharging warning light on

RECHARGING WARNING LIGHT ON

1.2 8v, 1.3 Multijet, 1.4 16v

After the engine has been started, the recharging warning light in the Instrument Panel Node remains on.

Test results
1ALTERNATOR CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check carrying out

See Test 5530AB Check alternator operation

that the alternator operates correctly

End of diagnosisAlternator operating faultsMove on to Step 2
2ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the continuity and insulation of the electrical circuit between the battery, starter motor and alternator

See E5010 STARTING AND RECHARING

Move on to Step 3

1. Connections faulty

2. Alternator defective

1. Restore the correct connections

2. Replace the alternator.

Op. 5530A10

3ACTIVE DIAGNOSIS CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
With the Examiner in Instrument Panel Node mode, check that the generator warning light is correctly activated in Active Diagnosis.Move on to Step 4The alternator warning light is not activated

Replace the Instrument Panel

Op. 5560B10 CONTROL PANEL - R+R

4CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Using an Examiner check, in Body Computer Node mode, that there are no errors.Move on to Step 5Presence of errorsContinue following the instructions on the diagnostic instrument
5CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the Body Computer Node is working properlyEnd of diagnosisBody Computer defective

Replace Body Computer

Op. 5505A32 BODY COMPUTER - R.R

Parts & tools for this job For 2007 Fiat 500

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