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Fiat Idea Factory Service Manual (2003-2012)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Reversing lights not working

Make
Fiat
Model
Idea Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2012
Section
Lights › Reversing lights not working
Fault diagnosisReversing lights not working

REVERSING LIGHTS NOT WORKING

With the ignition key in the ON position, when reverse gear is engaged, the reversing light does not come on

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner Plus or Smart) to the Body Computer and check that there are no faultsContinue to Step 1Body Computer faultyContinue according to the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
1CHECK ON INDIVIDUAL LIGHTSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the reversing bulbs and the rear light clusterContinue to Step 2Bulb damagedReplace the bulb Op. 5540A50
Light cluster faultyRenew or replace the light cluster Op. 5540A44
2REVERSING LIGHT SWITCH CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the reversing light switch is correctly fastened and working properlyContinue to Step 3Reversing light switch faultyRenew or replace the reversing light switch Op. 5550D22
3CHECK ON REVERSING LIGHT ELECTRICAL CIRCUITAll OKProblems metOperation

Check, in order:

  • reversing light fuse (services);
  • connections between Body Computer and reversing light switch;
  • connections between Body Computer and reversing light bulb;
  • bulb earth See E2022 REVERSING LIGHTS
Continue to Step 4Fuse blownReplace the fuse (and search for the cause of its blowing)
Connections brokenRestore the connections See E2022 REVERSING LIGHTS
Lamps earth defectiveRepair the earth contact See E2022 REVERSING LIGHTS
4CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosis

Parts & tools for this job For 2003 Fiat Idea

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