22 · Diagnostics

Main beam headlamps not working

Make: Fiat
Model: Multipla Factory Service Manual
Year: 1998–2010
Section: Lights › Main beam headlamps not working

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Fault diagnosisMain beam headlamps not working

MAIN BEAM HEADLAMPS NOT WORKING

With the dipped headlamps switched on (stable position) or in the flashing mode, when the steering column switch unit lever is operated, the main beam headlamps do not work.

1	CHECK INDIVIDUAL LIGHTS	All OK	Problems met	Operation
		Results of the tests
	Check the condition of the individual bulbs and the light cluster	Continue to Step 2	Bulb damaged	Change bulbs
		Continue to Step 2	Light unit faulty	Renew or replace the main beam headlamp Op. 5540B18
2	MAIN BEAM HEADLAMPS ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check, in order: left and right main beam headlamp fuses connections between steering column switch unit and junction unit connection between junction unit and bulbs bulb earth ( See E2012 MAIN BEAM HEADLAMPS).	Continue to Step 3	Component defective	Replace the component involved (if a fuse is involved, search for the cause of the problem)
		Continue to Step 3	Connections broken	Restore the connections
3	STEERING COLUMN SWITCH UNIT CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check the stalk unit is working properly: in particular, check the side light switch see DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION: 5550A stalk unit	Continue to Step 4	Stalk unit not working properly	Replace the steering column switch unit Op. 5550A12
4	CHECKING CORRECT OPERATION	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that the fault is no longer present	End of diagnosis	Fault persists	Search for the fault starting from another symptom'

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