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

Number plate lights not working

Make
Fiat
Model
Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2012
Section
Lights › Number plate lights not working
Fault diagnosisNumber 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
1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

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 3No. plate lights short circuitd to earth or open circuitMove on to Step 2
2ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

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

See E2010 SIDE LIGHTS / NO. PLATE LIGHTS

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

Op. 5540A94 (ONE) NUMBER PLATE LIGHT - R.R.

3CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Keeping the Examiner diagnostic equipment connected, check the operation of the number plate lights in active diagnosisEnd of diagnosisNo lights come on

Replace body computer

Op. 5505A32 BODY COMPUTER - R.R

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