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

Rear fog lamp (one) not working

Make
Fiat
Model
500 Factory Service Manual
Year
2007–2024
Section
Lights › Rear fog lamp (one) not working
Fault diagnosisRear fog lamp (one) not working

REAR FOG LAMP (ONE) NOT WORKING

1.2 8v, 1.3 Multijet, 1.4 16v

The rear fog lamp is controlled together with the fog lights by a single button.

Test results
1CHECK ON FOG LIGHTS/REAR FOG LAMPAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Keeping the diagnostic equipment connected, check in active diagnosis that the rear fog lamps are working properly

Check whether the fog lights come on (if fitted)

Move on to Step 2

1.The fog lights come on

2. The fog lights do not come on

1. Move on to Step 3

2. Move on to Step 2

2ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check the continuity of the wiring between the fog lights/rear fog lamp button and the Body Computer

Check the operation of the fog lights/rear fog lamp button

See E2031 REAR FOG LAMPS

Move on to Step 3

1. Wiring defective

2. Button defective

1. Restore correct wiring

2. Replace the centre dashboard control panel

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

3CHECK ON OPERATION OF REAR FOG LAMP BULBAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the rear fog lamp bulb is working properly

Check the continuity of the wiring between the Body Computer and the bulb.

Move on to Step 4

1. Lamp not working.

2. Wiring defective

1. Replace the rear fog lamp bulb.

Op. 5540E14 BULB (ONE) FOR ONE REAR FOG LAMP R+R

2. Restore correct wiring.

4BODY COMPUTER CONNECTION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check for deformed terminals or connections not present on the Body Computer.Move on to Step 5Missing connections/pins bent.Renew the correct connections
5CORRECT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the fault is no longer present.End 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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