Side lights/no. plate lights not working

Make: Fiat
Model: Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
Year: 2005–2012
Section: Lights › Side lights/no. plate lights not working

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Fault diagnosisSide lights/no. plate lights not working

SIDE LIGHTS/NO. PLATE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

When the side light switch is operated, the side light/number plate lights do not operate;

the voltage to turn on the side lights and number plate lights is supplied directly by the Body Computer Node. The lights may be operated by means of the controls:

1. EXTERIOR LIGHT CONTROL (on stalk) C.L.E.

- Side lights

2. PARKING LIGHT CONTROL ("PARK" key)

- parking lights

3. COMMAND FROM DUSK SENSOR

4. FOLLOW ME HOME COMMAND FROM STALK

1	CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
		Test results
	Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket on the Body Computer Node and and check for errors.	Move on to Step 2	Presence of errors	Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
2	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	- Check the continuity and the insulation of the wiring between the Exterior Lights Control and the Body Computer Node See E2010 SIDE LIGHTS / NO. PLATE LIGHTS - Check the stalk connection to earth	Move on to Step 3	1. Wiring between stalk and Body Computer interrupted 2. Lighting stalk earth reference interrupted	1. Restore the electrical connection See E2010 SIDE LIGHTS / NO. PLATE LIGHTS 2. Restore the electrical connection See E2010 SIDE LIGHTS / NO. PLATE LIGHTS
3	EXTERIOR LIGHTS CONTROL CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check the control on the stalk is intact See E2010 SIDE LIGHTS / NO. PLATE LIGHTS Also check the operation of the body computer	End of diagnosis	1. Stalk switch not working 2. Body Computer defective	1. Replace the steering column switch unit Op. 5550A10 STALK UNIT ASSEMBLY - R+R 2. Replace body computer Op. 5505A32 BODY COMPUTER - R.R

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