Fog lights not working
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Stilo Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2001–2007
- Section
- Lights › Fog lights not working
Fault diagnosisFog lights not working
FOG LIGHTS NOT WORKING
Fog lamps do not work
Fog lamps are controlled by the Body Computer Node via a relay in the Engine Bay Control Unit
Lights may be turned on/off by a button on the lh control panel (pcs)
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check the condition of the fog lamp fuse on the engine bay control unit | Continue to Step 1 | Fuse blown | Check for short circuits by proceeding to step 5, then change fuse | |
| 1 | CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Connect the Examiner to the tester input and check the following on the Body Computer Node:
| Continue to Step 5 | Presence of low beam relay fault | Continue as instructed by the tester | |
| Fog lamp activation parameter does not change status | Continue to Step 8 | |||
| Relay does not activate | Continue to Step 2 | |||
| 2 | CHECK FOG LAMP RELAY | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check condition of fog lamp relay | Continue to Step 3 | Defective relay | Change relay | |
| 3 | CHECKING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN ENGINE BAY CONTROL UNIT (control circuit) | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check internal continuity of the engine bay control unit (control circuit) See E2030 FOG LIGHTS | Continue to Step 4 | Engine bay control unit connection with circuit open | Replace engine bay junction unit Op. 5505A13 | |
| 4 | CHECKING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the continuity of the connection between the engine control unit and the instrument panel () See E2030 FOG LIGHTS | Continue to Step 10 | Connection broken | Renew the electrical connections See E2030 FOG LIGHTS | |
| 5 | CHECKING ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT INSIDE ENGINE BAY CONTROL UNIT (power circuit) | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the efficiency of the engine bay control unit internal circuit (power circuit) See E2030 FOG LIGHTS | Continue to Step 6 | Connection with short circuit or open circuit in engine bay control unit | Change engine bay junction unit Op. 5505A13 | |
| 6 | CHECKING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check condition of the electrical connection between engine bay control unit and fog lamp See E2030 FOG LIGHTS | Continue to Step 7 | Connection with short circuit or open circuit | Renew the electrical connections See E2030 FOG LIGHTS | |
| 7 | CHECKING FOG LAMP BULB CONDITION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the condition of the fog lamp bulbs | Continue to Step 10 | Bulb fault | Replace bulbs Op. 5540D14 | |
| 8 | CHECKING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the continuity of the connecting cable between the fog lamp control and the Body Computer See E2030 FOG LIGHTS | Continue to Step 9 | Connection broken | Renew the electrical connections See E2030 FOG LIGHTS | |
| 9 | CHECKING FOG LAMP CONTROL | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check operation of the fog lamp control button See Test 5540AA Checking Exterior Lighting Control (C.L.E.) | Continue to Step 10 | Fog lamp activation button faulty | Change the exterior lighting control panel Op. 5540A20 | |
| 10 | CHECKING CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | Fault persists | Replace the Body Computer Op. 5505M32 Search for the fault starting from another symptom' | ||
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