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Recharging warning light on

Make: Fiat
Model: Croma Factory Service Manual
Year: 2005–2010
Section: Instrument panel › Recharging warning light on

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Fault diagnosisRecharging warning light on

RECHARGING WARNING LIGHT ON

After the engine has been started, the recharging warning light in the Instrument Panel Node remains on.

0	PRELIMINARY CHECKS	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check that alternator terminal D+ delivers a voltage of at least 12V	Move on to Step 1	The alternator does not deliver 12V	Move on to Step 11
1	CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Using an Examiner check, in Instrument Panel Node mode, that there are no errors.	Move on to Step 5	1. Impossible to connect to the Instrument Panel control unit.	1. Move on to Step 2.
		Move on to Step 5	2. Presence of errors	2. Continue following the instructions on the diagnostic instrument
2	ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY CHECK	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check the electricity supply to the Instrument Panel Node is correct.	Move on to Step 3	Fault in positive electrical supply and/or earth	Replace defective component (in the case of a fuse, find out what caused it to blow).
3	CHECK ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check the wiring between the Body Computer and the Instrument Panel. In particular, check that each individual pin is properly connected.	Move on to Step 4	Electrical connections not operational	Renew the damaged electrical connections
4	CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Use an Examiner to check the possibility of connection to the Instrument Panel Node	Move on to Step 5	Impossible to connect to the Instrument Panel	Replace the Instrument Panel Op. 5560B10 CONTROL PANEL - R+R
5	ACTIVE DIAGNOSIS CHECK	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	With the Examiner in Instrument Panel Node mode, check that the generator warning light is correctly activated in Active Diagnosis.	Move on to Step 6	The alternator warning light is not activated	Replace the Instrument Panel Op. 5560B10 CONTROL PANEL - R+R
6	CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Using an Examiner check, in Body Computer Node mode, that there are no errors.	Move on to Step 7	1. Impossible to connect to the Body Computer control unit.	1. Move on to Step 7.
		Move on to Step 7	2. Presence of errors	2. Continue following the instructions on the diagnostic instrument
7	ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY CHECK	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check the electricity supply to the Body Computer Node is correct.	Move on to Step 8	Fault in positive electrical supply and/or earth	Replace defective component (in the case of a fuse, find out what caused it to blow).
8	CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Use an Examiner to check the possibility of connection to the Body Computer Node	Move on to Step 9	Impossible to connect to the Body Computer control unit.	Replace the Body Computer Node Op. 5505A35 MAIN BODY COMPUTER/JUNCTION UNIT - R.R.
9	ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECK	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check the continuity and insulation of the electrical circuit between the battery, starter motor and alternator See E5010 STARTING AND RECHARING	Move on to Step 10	Connections faulty	Restore the correct connections and replace the faulty components if necessary.
10	CHECK BATTERY CHARGE	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check the battery charge	Move on to Step 11	1.Battery flat	1. Recharge the battery
	Check the battery charge	Move on to Step 11	2.Battery flat and cannot be recharged	2. Replace the battery Op. 5530B10 BATTERY - R+R
11	ALTERNATOR CHECK	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check that the alternator operates correctly See Test 5530AB ALTERNATOR OPERATION CHECK	End of diagnosis	Alternator operating faults	Replace the alternator. Op. 5530A10 ALTERNATOR - R+R

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