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Fiat Panda Factory Service Manual (2003-2012)23 · Fault diagnosis
23 · Diagnostics

Control unit case earth connection failure

Make
Fiat
Model
Panda Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2012
Section
Examiner › Control unit case earth connection failure
Fault diagnosisControl unit case earth connection failure

CONTROL UNIT CASE EARTH CONNECTION FAILURE

When applying this procedure, always consider the following:

  • Measurements cannot be carried out on the airbag wiring.
  • Begin testing the system with the vehicle appliances still connected.
  • The fault must be "Present" or "Present Intermittently" and not "Intermittent". In the event of an Intermittent fault, the Procedure is not applicable. Check the line where the fault was reported carefully.
  • Not all the simulation sensors are available (e.g. side impact sensors).

The airbag fault warning light is controlled by a dedicated connection to the airbag control unit Instrument Panel Node.

The airbag wiring is a safety component. If faults occur in the wires or connectors, all the wiring must be replaced.

2CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the tester does not indicate other faultsEnd of diagnosisThe diagnostic tester reports other faults

Proceed as instructed in the

See table K80 AIRBAG FAILURE WARNING LIGHT ON

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