Vehicle protection system warning light on constantly
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2024
- Section
- Instrument panel › Vehicle protection system warning light on constantly
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Fault diagnosisVehicle protection system warning light on constantly
VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ON CONSTANTLY
The Engine Management Node sends a message via the C-CAN to the Body Computer, which makes it available via the B-CAN, to the Instrument Panel node.
Faults in the C-CAN will turn on the warning lights for the control units that communicate on this network. The "CAN INFORMATION" check is designed for this eventuality
| Test results | ||||
| 1 | CHECKS USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connect an Examiner and check at the CAN Information for the absence of faulty control units | Move on to Step 2 | Faulty control units present | Continue as instructed by the diagnostic equipment | |
| 2 | ACTIVE DIAGNOSIS CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| With the Examiner in Instrument Panel Node mode, check that the vehicle protection warning light is correctly activated in Active Diagnosis. | End of diagnosis | The warning light does not flash. | Replace the Instrument Panel | |
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