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

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
1REVERSING SWITCH CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the reversing lights control switch is working correctlyMove on to Step 2Switch with defective contactReplace the switch
2CHECK ON OPERATION OF FUSE AND RELAYAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the operation of relay T6 and fuse F59 in the engine compartment junction unitMove 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)

3ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the continuity and the insulation of the wiring between the reversing switch and the reversing lightMove on to Step 4Wiring short circuited or open circuitRestore the correct wiring
4BULB OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the reversing light bulb is workingMove on to Step 5Bulb defective

Replace the reversing light bulb

Op. 5550D26 REVERSING LIGHT BULB - R+R

5BODY COMPUTER CONNECTIONS CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check for distorted terminals or missing connections in the Body ComputerMove on to Step 6Missing connections / bent pinsRenew the correct connections
6CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisThe fault persists

Replace Body Computer

Op. 5505A32 BODY COMPUTER - R.R

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Fiat Grande Punto

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