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Fiat Bravo Factory Service Manual (2007-2014)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Dipped headlamps do not light up as they should

Make
Fiat
Model
Bravo Factory Service Manual
Year
2007–2014
Section
Lights › Dipped headlamps do not light up as they should
Fault diagnosisDipped headlamps do not light up as they should

DIPPED HEADLAMPS DO NOT LIGHT UP AS THEY SHOULD

Xenon Gas headlamps

Both the dipped headlamps do not light up at the correct distance but point upwards or downwards

Test results
1CHECK ON INSTALLATION OF ALIGNMENT SENSORSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the condition and correct installation of the front and rear attitude sensors. Ensuere that the bracket and rod are secured correctly for both front and rear sensorsMove on to Step 2Mechanical installation of front sensor (brackets, connecting rods) incorrect

Refit front sensor correctly

Op. 5540C42 SENSOR FOR CORRECTING/ALIGNING GAS DISCHARGE LIGHTING UNITS ON FRONT SUSPENSION - R.R.

Mechanical installation of rear sensor (brackets, connecting rods) incorrect

Refit rear sensor correctly

Op. 5540C46 SENSOR FOR CORRECTING/ALIGNING GAS DISCHARGE LIGHTING UNITS ON REAR SUSPENSION - R R

2CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that there are no errors by connecting to the master headlamp (left side) control unit.Move on to Step 3Presence of error B1020 detected - Front sensor signalMove on to Step 3
Presence of error B1021 detected - Rear sensor signalMove on to Step 3
Presence of error B1022 detected - Sensor supplyMove on to Step 3
Presence of error B1040 detected - Headlamp alignment correctorMove on to Step 5
3CHECK ON ALIGNMENT SENSOR SUPPLYAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the attitude sensors are receiving a correct supply by carrying out the test

See Test 5540BB CHECK ALIGNMENT SENSORS

Move on to Step 4
4CHECK ON CONNECTIONS INSIDE THE HEADLAMPSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the connections inside the headlamps for the vertical adjustment motors are correctly connected

See E3080 HEADLAMP AGLINMENT CORRECTOR

Move on to Step 5Connector for right headlamp motor not correctly fittedFit connector for right headlamp
Connector for left headlamp motor not correctly fittedFit connector for left headlamp
5CHECK ON OPERATION OF HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT ACTUATORSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Replace the left headlamps

Op. 5540B81 LEFT GAS DISCHARGE LIGHT CLUSTER - R.R.

and right

Op. 5540B82 RIGHT GAS DISCHARGE LIGHT CLUSTER - R.R.

and check that the motors are working properly

End of diagnosisRight headlamp alignment corrector not workingMove on to Step 6
Left headlamp alignment corrector not workingMove on to Step 6
6CORRECT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Refit the headlamp removed previously and replace the ballast control unit

Op. 5540B40

and/or

Op. 5540B41

End of diagnosis

Parts & tools for this job For 2007 Fiat Bravo

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