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

Brake lights and third brake light not working

Make
Fiat
Model
500 Factory Service Manual
Year
2007–2024
Section
Lights › Brake lights and third brake light not working
Fault diagnosisBrake lights and third brake light not working

BRAKE LIGHTS AND THIRD BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

1.2 8v, 1.3 Multijet, 1.4 16v

N.B.: The side brake lights are activated by the Body Computer Node whilst the third brake light is controlled directly by the brake light switch.

Test results
1CHECK USING THE EXAMINERAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Connect the Examiner to the Body computer and check in active diagnosis that the brake lights are working properlyMove on to Step 2

1. The brake lights are not working

2. The third brake light is not working

1. Move on to Step 3

2. Move on to Step 4

2CONTROL SWITCH CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the brake switch is working properly

See E2021 BRAKE LIGHTS

Move on to Step 3Switch broken

Replace the switch

Op. 5550D10 BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH - R+R

3ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the continuity of the wiring from the brake switch to the Body computer

Check the continuity of the wiring between the Body Computer and the brake lights

See E2021 BRAKE LIGHTS

Move on to Step 5Wiring brokenRestore correct wiring.
4ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the continuity of the wiring between the brake switch and the third brake lightMove on to Step 5Wiring broken

Restore correct wiring.

See E2021 BRAKE LIGHTS

5CORRECT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that all the brake lights come onEnd of diagnosisFault persists

Replace body computer

Op. 5505A32 BODY COMPUTER - R.R

Parts & tools for this job For 2007 Fiat 500

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