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Fiat Grande Punto Factory Service Manual (2005-2012)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

General failure warning light on constantly

Make
Fiat
Model
Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2012
Section
Instrument panel › General failure warning light on constantly
Fault diagnosisGeneral failure warning light on constantly

GENERAL FAILURE WARNING LIGHT ON CONSTANTLY

Even if one of the functions signalled by the general failure warning light is faulty, the warning light in the instrument panel does not come on

The following functions cause the activation of the general failure warning light:

- Inertia switch (FIS) operation

- Windscreen wiper automatic operation not available

- Parking sensor failure (if fitted)

- Dusk sensor failure (if fitted)

- Engine oil pressure sensor failure

- Brake pad wear

- Rain sensor failure (if fitted)

- Exterior lights failure: side light, number plate light, rear fog lamp, direction indicator, brake light

- Pollution filter blocked (JTD version only).

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Carry out the following preliminary checks, in order:

- Try and start the engine

- With the igniton ON, check that the minimum engine oil pressure warning lights carry out the initial test and go out when the engine is started.

- If the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor, with the ignition ON, place the ring nut on the right steering column switch unit lever in the intermediate position and check that the windscreen wiper system carries out the operating check.

- If the vehicle is equipped with a dusk sensor, place the ring nut for the left steering column switch unit lever in the AUTO position, cover the sensor and check that the dipped headlamps come on.

- If the vehicle is equipped with parking sensors, engage reverse gear and check that the buzzer sounds.

Move on to Step 1

1. The engine does not start in any circumstances

2. The minimum oil pressure warning light does not carry out the initial test

3. The minimum engine oil pressure warning light remains on

4. The windscreen wiper is not activated

5. The buzzer does not sound with reverse gear engaged

6. The dipped headlamps are not automatically activated

7. The windows do not detect the obstacle.

1. Continue as indicated

See table B010 ENGINE DOES NOT START (UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES)

2. Continue as indicated

See table K030 MINIMUM ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

3. Continue as indicated

See table K047 MINIMUM ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON CONSTANTLY

4. Continue as indicated

See table J030 WHEN IT RAINS, THE WINDSCREEN IS NOT CLEANED AUTOMATICALLY

5. Continue as indicated

See table N046 PARKING DEVICE BUZZER NOT WORKING

6. Continue as indicated

See table I004 SIDE LIGHTS / NUMBER PLATE LIGHT AND DIPPED BEAMS DO NOT WORK IN AUTO MODE

7. Continue as indicated

See table M005 MANUAL FRONT WINDOWS NOT WORKING

1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Connect the diagnostic equipment and check the operation of the general failure warning light in active diagnosis at the INSTRUMENT PANEL NODEEnd of diagnosisThe warning light does not flash

Replace the Instrument Panel

Op. 5560B10 CONTROL PANEL - R+R

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