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Fiat Ducato Factory Service Manual (2002-2006)23 · Fault diagnosis
23 · Diagnostics

Ignition switch not working

Make
Fiat
Model
Ducato Factory Service Manual
Year
2002–2006
Section
Starting › Ignition switch not working
Fault diagnosisIgnition switch not working

IGNITION SWITCH NOT WORKING

Nothing happens when the ignition is turned ON. The starter motor does not turn, the instruments do not light up

STEPOPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUTTEST RESULTS
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
First of all, check the efficiency of the batteryMove on to Step 1Battery run downRecharge the battery
Battery run down and cannot be rechargedReplace the battery
1BATTERY CONNECTIONS CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check the following, in order:

  • correct fastening and earth connection of the negative battery terminal;
  • correct fastening of positive battery pole and all leads connected to it;
  • no oxidation at the earth point for the negative battery lead.

See E1010 SUPPLY

Move on to Step 2Connections not correct

Restore the battery connections

See E1010 SUPPLY

Earth lead damagedReplace the lead
Lead between battery and starter motor damaged

Replace the lead

Op. 5530B26 LEAD BETWEEN BATTERY AND STARTER MOTOR - R+R

2IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the power supply is reaching the ignition switch correctlyMove on to Step 3Connections not correct

Restore the connections between the battery and the ignition switch

See E1010 SUPPLY

3KEY LOCK BARREL CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the condition of the key lock barrel and that it is working properlyMove on to Step 4Lock barrel faultyRepair or replace the lock barrel
4IGNITION SWITCH CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the condition of the ignition switch and that it is working properlyEnd of diagnosisIgnition switch faulty

Repair or replace the ignition switch

Op. 5520A12 IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY - R R FOR VERSIONS WITH AIR BAG

Parts & tools for this job For 2002 Fiat Ducato

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