Instrument lights / lighting dimmer not working
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Stilo Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2001–2007
- Section
- Instrument panel › Instrument lights / lighting dimmer not working
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Fault diagnosisInstrument lights / lighting dimmer not working
INSTRUMENT LIGHTS / LIGHTING DIMMER NOT WORKING
With the ignition ON and the side lights on, the instrument lights up, but the brightness remains constant when the controls are adjusted.
The brightness dimmer control is directed to the instrument panel node.
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 1 | CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connect the diagnostic equipment and check panel light dimming in active diagnosis mode. | Continue to Step 2 | Dimming does not work | Replace instrument panelOp. 5560B11 | |
| 2 | CHECKING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the condition of the wiring between control button on LH panel and instrument panel | Continue to Step 3 | Wiring broken or short-circuited | Restore the connection See E2530 INSTRUMENT LIGHTING | |
| 3 | CHECKING CONTROL BUTTON | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check operation of the dimmer control button | Continue to Step 4 | Button faulty | Replace the LH control panel | |
| 4 | CHECKING CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | Fault persists | Search for the fault starting from another symptom' | ||
‹ Prev Instrument lights / not workingNext › Warning light symbols do not come on / (in instrument panel)
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