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Fiat Stilo Factory Service Manual (2001-2007)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Can bus error

Make
Fiat
Model
Stilo Factory Service Manual
Year
2001–2007
Section
Examiner › Can bus error
Fault diagnosisCan bus error

CAN BUS ERROR

The diagnostic equipment signals the following error: C1520 CAN error

This error is signalled if the controlunit does not detect the Body Computer or if there is a short circuit (supply or earth) at the CAN lines or between the actual lines

Results of the tests
1BODY COMPUTER POWER SUPPLY CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the Body Computer is supplied correctly See E1010 SUPPLYContinue to Step 2No Body Computer power supplyRestore the correct connections, if necessary, replace the Body Computer Op. 5505A32
2ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check that the connection between the Body Computer and the ABS control unit is correct See E7020 ABS.

In particular, check that there is a resistance at the CAN of 60 Ohm at the brake control unit terminals with the connector fitted or 120 Ohm with the connector disconnected

Continue to Step 3CAN electrical connections faulty

Restore the correct connection

Continue to Step 4

3ABS CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Replace the ABS electronic control unit Op. 3340A12, except if there are communication errors with other CAN control units (e.g. C1521). In this case, continue following the appropriate fault diagnosisContinue to Step 4
4CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation

Delete the errors using the diagnostic equipment.

Carry out road See Test 3340A ABS intervention checkto make the control unit check whether there are still errors present.

Return to the workshop and check that the fault is no longer present using the diagnostic equipment.

End of diagnosisThe fault persistsContinue to Step 3

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