Central locking / not working with remote control
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2012
- Section
- Doors › Central locking / not working with remote control
CENTRAL LOCKING / NOT WORKING WITH REMOTE CONTROL
When the door closing/opening is controlled using the remote control, the central locking does not work.
The Body Computer Node receives the signal from the remote control via the RF aerial. Having received the command, it sends the opening/closing signal to the door actuators and to the luggage compartment actuator.
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activate the closing/opening of the doors using the second remote control that comes with the vehicle | Move on to Step 4 | 1. Problem persists 2. The system works using the second remote control | 1. Move on to Step 1 2. Replace the defective remote control | |
| 1 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the Body Computer Node and check that there are no errors | Move on to Step 2 | Error detected: RF receiver broken | Move on to step 3 | |
| 2 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Keeping the diagnostic equipment connected to the Body Computer node, check the following in the parameters ambient: - that the remote control is correctly programmed; - the operation of the individual remote control buttons | Move on to Step 5 | 1. Remote control not properly programmed 2. Remote control buttons malfunction | 1. Programme the remote control 2. Move on to Step 4 | |
| 3 | ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the RF receiver aerial is not interrupted or incorrectly connected to the Body Computer Node | Move on to Step 5 | 1. Aerial lead broken. 2. Aerial lead connector not correctly connected to the Body Computer Node | 1. Restore the continuity/insulation of the aerial lead see wiring diagram 2. Connect the aerial lead connector properly to the Body Computer Node | |
| 4 | REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the remote control battery is not run down. | Move on to Step 6 | Battery run down | Replace the remote control battery | |
| 5 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | The fault persists | Replace the remote control and programme the new remote control at the Body Computer Node | |
| 6 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | The fault persists | Replace the Body Computer Node | |
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