Number plate lights not working
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2012
- Section
- Lights › Number plate lights not working
NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS NOT WORKING
the number plate lights are switched on separately (RH and LH) by the Body Computer Node when the Side Lights on or Parking Lights (four lights) on signals are received.
| Test results | ||||
| 1 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket and check the following at the Body Computer Node: - that there are no faults | Move on to Step 3 | No. plate lights short circuitd to earth or open circuit | Move on to Step 2 | |
| 2 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
Also check the condition of the affected RH or LH bulb - Check the continuity and insulation of the wiring between the connections on the Body Computer and the number plate light connector or the affected RH or LH wiring - Check the continuity and efficiency of the number plate light earth - Check that the number plate light bulb internal circuit is intact | Move on to Step 3 | 1. Bulbs inefficient 2. Connection between Body computer and number plate light connector O.C. or S.C. 3. Earth interrupted or inefficient 4. Connection with open circuit or short circuit | 1. Replace the bulbs or bulb 2. Restore the electrical connection See E2010 SIDE LIGHTS / NO. PLATE LIGHTS 3. Restore the electrical connection See E2010 SIDE LIGHTS / NO. PLATE LIGHTS 4. Replace the light | |
| 3 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Keeping the Examiner diagnostic equipment connected, check the operation of the number plate lights in active diagnosis | End of diagnosis | No lights come on | Replace body computer | |
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