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

Passenger''s side charge cut-out switch failure

Make
Fiat
Model
Panda Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2012
Section
Examiner › Passenger''s side charge cut-out switch failure
Fault diagnosisPassenger''s side charge cut-out switch failure

PASSENGER''S SIDE CHARGE CUT-OUT SWITCH 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.

1ELECTRICAL CONNECTION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the fault is not detailed as "Implausible value"Move on to Step 2The fault is detailed as "Implausible value"The plausibility fault occurs when switch activations are detected with the key ON: Clear the errors using the diagnostic tester and proceed to step 4
2CHECK RIGHT PRETENSIONERAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Turn the key to OFF.

Disconnect the passenger side charge cut-out switch from the wiring and check that:

  • the switch measures a resistance of approximately 400 Ohms in the "charges enabled" position
  • the switch measures a resistance of approximately 100 Ohms in the "charges disabled" position
Move on to Step 3The measured resistance is incorrect in at least one of the positions or the same resistance value is measured in both positions

Replace the passenger side charge cut-out switch

Op. 5580C26 PASSENGER AIR BAG SWITCH - R R

Clear the errors using the diagnostic tester and proceed to step 4

3REPLACING THE FACIA WIRINGAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Replace the wiring

Op. 5505C34 INTERGRATED INSTRUMENT UNDER FACIA FRONT AIR BAG WIRING - R R

Clear the errors using the diagnostic tester

Move on to Step 4
4CHECK 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

Parts & tools for this job For 2003 Fiat Panda

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