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

Rear courtesy lights not working

Make
Lancia
Model
Thesis Factory Service Manual
Year
2002–2009
Section
Lights › Rear courtesy lights not working
Fault diagnosisRear courtesy lights not working

REAR COURTESY LIGHTS NOT WORKING

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

The engagement of the autoclose is signalled by a warning sound.

STEPOPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUTTEST RESULTS
0PRELIMINARY CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check that:

  • The boot courtesy light comes on
  • The courtesy lights come on when the doors are opened
Move on to StepThe lights do not come onMove on to Step
1ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECK.ALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the condition of the courtesy light fuse in the Dashboard Junction UnitMove on to StepProtective fuse blown

Replace the protective fuse and check for any short circuits to earth

(Wiring Diagram ) E2510 COURTESY LIGHTS

2CHECK 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
Move on to StepThe lights do not come onMove on to Step
3COMPONENT CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Remove the rear courtesy light and check:

  • The condition of the bulbs
  • The condition of the courtesy light inner races
Move on to Step1. Bulbs burnt out1. Replace the bulbs checking the power
2. Inner races broken

2. Replace the rear courtesy light

See in Op. 7040E16 rear courtesy light - r+r

4ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check the condition of the wiring between:

  • Junction unit and rear courtesy light (Supply lead)
  • Rear courtesy light and Body Computer Node
Move on to StepConnections interrupted

Restore the electrical connection

(Wiring Diagram ) E2510 COURTESY LIGHTS

5CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the fault is no longer presentThe fault persists

Replace the Body Computer Node

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

Parts & tools for this job For 2002 Lancia Thesis

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