Boot opening/closing does not work
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2012
- Section
- Doors › Boot opening/closing does not work
BOOT OPENING/CLOSING DOES NOT WORK
When the opening/closing of the luggage compartment is operated using the key, or the opening using the button in the control panel, the boot does not open and does not close
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 1 | FUSE AND RELAY CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Check the condition of the fuses and relays | Move on to Step 2 | Components faulty | Replace the component (in the case of a fuse, find out what caused it to blow) | |
| 2 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Press the button in the dashboard and check that the status of the boot lid opening button varies in the parameters ambient at the Body Computer Node | Move on to Step 4 | 1. Button in dashboard defective 2. Wiring broken 3. Body Computer defective | 1. Replace the button 2. move on to step 3 3. Replace Body Computer | |
| 3 | ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
- Check the electrical connection between the button in the dashboard and the body computer See E3045 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INDICATORS - Check the electrical connection between the body computer and the luggage compartment electric lock See E3045 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INDICATORS - Check that the connector is correctly fitted in the electric lock | Move on to Step 4 | 1. Connection broken or not insulated 2. Connection broken or not insulated 3. Connector in boot electric lock not correctly connected | 1. Restore the continuity/insulation of the electrical connection See E3045 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INDICATORS 2. Restore the continuity/insulation of the electrical connection See E3045 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INDICATORS 3. Connect the electrical connector to the boot lock correctly | |
| 4 | BOOT OPENING ACTUATOR CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check the operation of the boot electric lock | Move on to Step 5 | Electric lock defective | Replace the electric lock Op. 7015B70 TAILGATE LOCK MOTOR - R.R AND CHECK LOCK SUPPLY LINE | |
| 5 | CHECK ON OPENING USING THE KEY | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Operate the key and check that the boot and the doors open properly | Move on to Step 7 | There is no variation in status | Move on to Step 6 | |
| 6 | ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check the electrical connection between the driver''s central locking and the Body Computer Check the operation of the driver''s side central locking | Move on to Step 7 | 1. Connections broken or not insulated 2. Central locking defective 3. Body Computer defective | 1. Restore the continuity/insulation of the electrical connection See E3045 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INDICATORS 2. Replace central locking 3. Replace the Body Computer | |
| 7 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | The fault persists | Contact technical service for further information on the problem | |
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