Engine coolant temperature gauge not working
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Bravo Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2014
- Section
- Instrument panel › Engine coolant temperature gauge not working
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE NOT WORKING
With the ignition on, the engine coolant temperature gauge in the instrument panel is not working
the engine temperature and the engine temperature sensor faulty signal is made available by the "engine management node" via the C-CAN; the "body computer node" makes the message available on the B-CAN via the gateway and then to the instrument panel.
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check that the engine control warning light does not come on with the engine started | Move on to Step 3 | Warning light on | Move on to Step 1 | |
| 1 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket. Check for faults in the Engine Control Node | Move on to Step 2 | Presence of faults | Continue as described by the diagnostic equipment | |
| 2 | ENGINE TEMPERATURE SENSOR CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| Check that the engine temperature sensor is working properly | Move on to Step 2 | Sensor defective | Replace the temperature sensor | |
| 3 | CHECK FOR ENGINE CONTROL FAULTS | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
The panel indicates errors not detected by the engine control unit: proceed as instructed | End of diagnosis | |||
| 4 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| Keeping the Examiner connected to the diagnostic socket, check the operation of the pointer on the instrument panel by means of active diagnosis | Move on to Step 5 | Pointer does not move | Replace the instrument panel | |
| 5 | ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Check the continuity/insulation of the connection between the engine coolant temperature sensor, the engine management control unit, the Body Computer and the instrument panel | Move on to Step 6 | Cables broken/not insulated | Restore cable continuity/insulation | |
| 6 | 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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