Alarm siren not working
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Bravo Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2014
- Section
- Alarm › Alarm siren not working
ALARM SIREN NOT WORKING
The alarm siren is connected to the body computer node through the serial line. The siren is operated and controlled by the body computer by means of a series of coded messages; in the event of a failure the body computer node detects and memorizes the causes of the malfunction.
| TEST RESULTS | ||||
| 1 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket and check the following at the body computer node in parameters mode: · the presence of the siren In errors mode: · that there are no faults with the siren · that there are no faults with the A-BUS | Move on to Step 2 | 1. Siren not present 2. Siren faulty 3. Fault at A-BUS. | 1. Check the conformity of the vehicle 2. Move on to Step 2 3. Move on to Step 3 | |
| 2 | SIREN ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Check that the siren power supply is correct | Move on to Step 3 | Fault with electrical equipment | Restore the correct electrical connection | |
| 3 | SERIAL LINE CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Check the continuity and the insulation of the A-BUS serial line between the body computer node and the alarm control unit | Move on to Step 4 | Fault at A-BUS line | Restore the correct electrical connection | |
| 4 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket and check the following at the body computer node in parameters mode · the correct activation of the siren · the condition of the A-Bus serial line | Move on to Step 5 | 1. The siren is not activated 2. Serial line interrupted 3. Alarm control unit defective | 1. Replace the siren Op. 5580E40 ANTI-THEFT DEVICE SIREN - R+R 2. Restore the correct serial line. 3. Replace the alarm control unit | |
| 5 | CORRECT OPERATION CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | The fault persists | Replace body computer | |
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