Follow me home function is not activated
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Panda Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2012
- Section
- Lights › Follow me home function is not activated
Fault diagnosisFollow me home function is not activated
FOLLOW ME HOME FUNCTION IS NOT ACTIVATED
The dipped headlamps are working properly.
This function allows the dipped headlamps to be kept on after the key has been turned off for 30 secs. or multiples thereof (max. 120 secs) depending on the number of times the headlamp flasher lever is operated.
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With the ignition in the ON position, check that the headlamp flasher is working properly. | Continue to Step 2 | The flasher is not working. | Continue to Step 1 | |
| 1 | CHECKING OPERATION OF THE STEERING COLUMN SWITCH UNIT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the condition of the 'Follow me home' function circuit (steering column switch unit headlamp flasher). See E2012 MAIN BEAM HEADLAMPS | Continue to Step 2 | Circuit damaged | Replace the steering column switch unit Op. 5550A12 | |
| 2 | CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or Examiner Plus) to the diagnostic socket, select the Body Computer function in CONTROL UNITS TEST and check that there are no faults. | End of diagnosis | Fault persists | Replace the Body Computer Op. 5505A32 | |
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