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Fiat Multipla Factory Service Manual (1998-2010)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Dipped headlamps not working

Make
Fiat
Model
Multipla Factory Service Manual
Year
1998–2010
Section
Lights › Dipped headlamps not working
Fault diagnosisDipped headlamps not working

DIPPED HEADLAMPS NOT WORKING

When the stalk unit collar is operated with the key turned on, the dipped headlamps do not work.

Results of the tests
1CHECK INDIVIDUAL LIGHTSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of individual bulbs and light units.Continue to Step 2Bulb damagedChange bulbs
Light unit faultyRepair or change the front light unit Op. 5540B20
2CHECK THE DIPPED HEADLAMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUITAll OKProblems metOperation

Check, in order:

  • right and left dipped headlamp fuses
  • dipped headlamp maintenance relay
  • connection between stalk unit, relay and junction unit
  • connection between junction unit and bulbs
  • bulb earth

( See E2011 DIPPED HEADLAMPS).

Continue to Step 3Component defectiveReplace the component involved (if a fuse is involved, search for the cause of the problem)
Connections brokenRestore the connections
3STEERING COLUMN SWITCH UNIT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the stalk unit is working properly: in particular, check the side light switch see DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION: 5550A stalk unitContinue to Step 4Stalk unit not working properlyReplace the steering column switch unit Op. 5550A12
4CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'

Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Fiat Multipla

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