Reversing lights not working
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2012
- Section
- Lights › Reversing lights not working
Fault diagnosisReversing lights not working
REVERSING LIGHTS NOT WORKING
The reversing lights are controlled directly by the switch on the transmission connected to the positive line.
| Test results | ||||
| 1 | REVERSING SWITCH CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check that the reversing lights control switch is working correctly | Move on to Step 2 | Switch with defective contact | Replace the switch | |
| 2 | CHECK ON OPERATION OF FUSE AND RELAY | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check the operation of relay T6 and fuse F59 in the engine compartment junction unit | Move on to Step 3 | 1. Relay defective 2. Fuse blown | 1. Replace the relay 2. Replace the fuse (and find out what could have caused it to blow) | |
| 3 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check the continuity and the insulation of the wiring between the reversing switch and the reversing light | Move on to Step 4 | Wiring short circuited or open circuit | Restore the correct wiring | |
| 4 | BULB OPERATION CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check that the reversing light bulb is working | Move on to Step 5 | Bulb defective | Replace the reversing light bulb | |
| 5 | BODY COMPUTER CONNECTIONS CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check for distorted terminals or missing connections in the Body Computer | Move on to Step 6 | Missing connections / bent pins | Renew the correct connections | |
| 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 Body Computer | |
Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Fiat Grande Punto
- TOOLTorque wrenchSearch: 3/8 inch torque wrench
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