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Lancia Thesis Factory Service Manual (2002-2009)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Front interior lights not working

Make
Lancia
Model
Thesis Factory Service Manual
Year
2002–2009
Section
Lights › Front interior lights not working
Fault diagnosisFront interior lights not working

FRONT INTERIOR LIGHTS NOT WORKING

The courtesy lights or the front right/left map reading lights are not working under any circumstances.

the front courtesy lights are switched on by the Body Computer Node via the Roof Node.

The switching on information is sent via messages on the B-CAN.

STEPOPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUTTEST RESULTS
0PRELIMINARY CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check that there are no faults relating to

  • Dusk/rain sensor
  • Volumetric/tilt sensors
Move on to StepFaults presentMove on to Step
1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic connector and check the following at the CAN:

  • That there are no nodes activated
  • That there are no faulty nodes
Move on to Step1. Roof node not activatedMove on to Step
2. Faulty nodes2. Continue following the instructions for the diagnosis for the faulty nodes
2ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECK.ALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Remove the front courtesy light and check for the roof node electronic earth and supply

(Wiring Diagram ) E2510 COURTESY LIGHTS

Move on to Step1. Supply not presentMove on to Step
2. Earth not presentMove on to Step
3ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECK.ALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check:

  • The condition of the supply wiring from the Body Computer Node to the Roof Node
  • The condition of the wiring from the Roof Node to the earth point
  • The inner tracks of the Dashboard Junction Unit and the Body Computer Node

    (Wiring Diagram ) E2510 COURTESY LIGHTS

Move on to Step1. Supply wiring interrupted or short circuitd to earth

Restore the electrical connection

(Wiring Diagram ) E2510 COURTESY LIGHTS

2. Earth wiring interrupted

2. Restore the electrical connection

(Wiring Diagram ) E2510 COURTESY LIGHTS

3. Dashboard Junction Unit inner tracks

3. Replace the Dashboard Junction Unit

See in Op. 5505A10 Junction UNIT - R.R.

4. Body Computer inner tracks interrupted

4. Replace body computer

See in Op. 5505A32 BODY COMPUTER - R.R.

4CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic connector and check the following at the Roof NodeIn active diagnosis ambient: the operation of the courtesy lights and the map reading lightsMove on to StepThe lights do not come onMove on to Step
5COURTESY LIGHT BULBS CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Remove the courtesy light and check the condition of the bulbsMove on to StepBulbs burnt outReplace the bulbs
6CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic connector and check the following at the Body Computer Node In active diagnosis ambient:the operation of the courtesy lights and the map reading lightsMove on to StepThe lights do not come onReplace the Roof Node
7END OF CORRECT OPERATIONALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the fault is no longer presentThe fault persists

Replace body computer

See in Op. 5505A32 BODY COMPUTER - R.R.

Parts & tools for this job For 2002 Lancia Thesis

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