Side/number plate lights not working
- Make
- Lancia
- Model
- Thesis Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2002–2009
- Section
- Lights › Side/number plate lights not working
SIDE/NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS NOT WORKING
With the selector in the "Side lights" position the side/no. plate lights are not working;
The switching on signal for the side lights and the no. plate lights is supplied directly by the Body Computer Node.
The lights can be activated using the following controls:
- The switching on signal for the side lights and the no. plate lights is supplied directly by the Body Computer Node.
- The lights can be activated using the following controls:
- Side lights
- Parking lights
- Auto Position (Dusk sensor
- 1. EXTERIOR LIGHTS CONTROL (C.L.E.):
- 2. STEERING COLUMN SWITCH UNIT (FOLLOW ME HOME FUNCTION).
1. EXTERIOR LIGHTS CONTROL (C.L.E.):
2. STEERING COLUMN SWITCH UNIT (FOLLOW ME HOME FUNCTION).
| STEP | OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT | TEST RESULTS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| Check that when the selector is positioned at the C.L.E. on the parking lights, the side lights come on | Move on to Step |
| Move on to Step | |
| 1 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT. | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket and check that there are no faults | Move on to Step | presence of faults. | Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment | |
| 2 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket and check the operation of the bulbs through active diagnosis | Move on to Step | No lights come on | Replace body computer | |
| 3 | EXTERIOR LIGHTS CONTROL CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Check the continuity of the connections for the side lights selector (see test 5540AA) | Move on to Step | Selector not working. | Replace the exterior lights control See in Op. 5540A20 Exterior lights SWITCH PANEL and instrument panel light dimmer - R.R. | |
| 4 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECK. | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Check the continuity and the insulation of the wiring between the Exterior Lights Control and the Body Computer Node (Wiring Diagram ) E2010 SIDE LIGHTS/NUMBER PLATE LIGHT Check the connection to earth for the C.L.E. | Move on to Step |
| Restore the electrical connection (Wiring Diagram ) E2010 SIDE LIGHTS/NUMBER PLATE LIGHT | |
| 5 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | ||||
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