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

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
Fault diagnosisFog lights and rear fog lamps not working

FOG LIGHTS AND REAR FOG LAMPS NOT WORKING

1.2 8v, 1.3 Multijet, 1.4 16v

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

1BULB CONDITION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

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

2CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT.All OKProblems encounteredOperation

Connect the Examiner and check the following at the Body Computer Node:

  • that there is no fault
  • the plausibility of the fog lights/rear fog lights on/off parameter
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

3ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

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

See E2030 FOG LIGHTS

See E2031 REAR FOG LAMPS

Move on to Step 4Wiring interruptedRestore the correct wiring continuity.
4ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

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

See E2030 FOG LIGHTS

See E2031 REAR FOG LAMPS

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.

5FOG LIGHTS / REAR FOG LIGHTS CONTROL CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the fog lights/rear fog lights control button is workingMove on to Step 6Fog lights/rear fog lights activation control button faulty

Replace fog lights/ rear fog lights control panel

Op. 7040A56 SWITCH UNIT IN DASHBOARD - R.R.

6CORRECT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisThe fault persists

Replace body computer

Op. 5505A32 BODY COMPUTER - R.R

Parts & tools for this job For 2007 Fiat 500

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