Fog lights and rear fog lamps not working
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2024
- Section
- Lights › Fog lights and rear fog lamps not working
FOG LIGHTS AND REAR FOG LAMPS NOT WORKING
| Test results | ||||
N.B: The fog lights and rear fog lights are controlled by the Body Computer Node.
The lights can be switched on/off only by the button in the centre control panel on the dashboard
| 1 | BULB CONDITION CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Check the condition of the fog light bulbs Check the condition of the rear fog light bulb | Move on to Step 2 | 1. Fog light bulbs fault 2. Rear fog light bulbs fault | 1. Replace fog light bulbs Op. 5540D14 L/H OR R/H FOG LIGHT BULB (ONE) - R+R 2. Replace rear fog light bulbs Op. 5540E14 | |
| 2 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT. | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Connect the Examiner and check the following at the Body Computer Node:
| Move on to Step 3 | 1. Presence of dipped headlights relay fault 2. The fog lights/rear fog lights do not come on 3. The fog lights/rear fog lights come on | 1. Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment 2. Move on to Step 4 3. Move on to Step 3 | |
| 3 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check the continuity of the wiring between the button and the Body Computer Check that the fog lights/rear fog lights control button is working | Move on to Step 4 | Wiring interrupted | Restore the correct wiring continuity. | |
| 4 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Check the continuity of the wiring between the Body Computer and the engine compartment control unit Check the continuity of the wiring between the engine compartment control unit and the fog lights Check the continuity of the wiring between the Body Computer and the rear fog lights Check the condition of the engine compartment control unit Check that the fog light relay is working properly | Move on to Step 5 | 1. Wiring interrupted 2. Fog light relay defective 3. Engine compartment control unit defective | 1.Renew the correct wiring. 2.Replace relay 3.Replace the engine compartment junction unit Op. 5505A13 ADDITIONAL JUNCTION UNIT IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT - R.R. | |
| 5 | FOG LIGHTS / REAR FOG LIGHTS CONTROL CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the fog lights/rear fog lights control button is working | Move on to Step 6 | Fog lights/rear fog lights activation control button faulty | Replace fog lights/ rear fog lights control panel | |
| 6 | CORRECT OPERATION CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | The fault persists | Replace body computer |
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