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

Luggage compartment lights not working

Make
Fiat
Model
500 Factory Service Manual
Year
2007–2024
Section
Lights › Luggage compartment lights not working
Fault diagnosisLuggage compartment lights not working

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHTS NOT WORKING

1.2 8v, 1.3 Multijet, 1.4 16v

When the luggage compartment light control is operated, the light does not come on.

Test results
1LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check:

  • the condition of the bulb
  • the condition of the bulb holder
  • the condition and operation of the luggage compartment actuator switch
Move on to Step 2

1. Courtesy light bulb fault

2. Courtesy light fault

3. Luggage compartment actuator fault

1. Replace the bulb

2. Repair or replace the courtesy light

Op. 7040G30 BOOT LIGHT BULB HOLDER - R.R.

3. Replace the luggage compartment actuator

Op. 7015B70 TAILGATE LOCK MOTOR - R.R AND CHECK LOCK SUPPLY LINE

2ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the following, in order:

  • connections between luggage compartment light and Body Computer;
  • earth connection of luggage compartment lock courtesy light;

See E2520 GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHT - LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT - SUN VISOR LIGHT

  • operation of luggage compartment lock switch
Move on to Step 3

1. Connections not correct

2.Interior light not correctly earthed

3.Lock faulty

1.Restore the correct connections

See E2520 GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHT - LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT - SUN VISOR LIGHT

2. Restore correct earth connection

See E2520 GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHT - LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT - SUN VISOR LIGHT

3. Replace the lock

Op. 7015B10 SINGLE TAILGATE LOCK - R+R OR REPAIR WITH PANEL/PROTECTION REMOVED

3COURTESY LIGHT POWER SUPPLY CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the luggage compartment light power supply is correct

Body Computer correct operation

See E2520 GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHT - LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT - SUN VISOR LIGHT

End of diagnosis

1.Wiring interrupted

2.No voltage signal from the Body Computer

1.Renew the correct wiring.

2.Replace the Body Computer

Op. 5505A32 BODY COMPUTER - R.R

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