Instrument lights / lighting dimmer not working
- Make
- Lancia
- Model
- Ypsilon Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2011
- Section
- Instrument panel › Instrument lights / lighting dimmer not working
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 side lights are working properly
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 1 | CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Using the Examiner check, in the Instrument Panel Node ambient, that there are no errors and the following parameters are present. | Continue to Step 5 | Impossible to connect with the Instrument Panel control unit. | Continue to Step 2 | |
| There are errors | Continue in accordance with the instructions for the diagnostic equipment | |||
| 2 | ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the Instrument Panel Node electrical power supply is correct. | Continue to Step 3 | Positive and/or earth electrical power supply faulty | Replace the component involved (if a fuse is involved, search for the cause of the problem) | |
| 3 | CHECK ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the electrical connections between the Body Computer and the Instrument Panel, in particular that each individual pin is correctly connected See E4010 INSTRUMENT PANEL | Continue to Step 4 | Electrical connections not working | Restore damaged electrical connections. | |
| 4 | CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Using the Examiner, check whether it is possible to connect with the Instrument Panel Node. | Continue to Step 6 | Impossible to connect with the Instrument Panel control unit. | Replace the instrument panel Op. 5560B11 | |
| 5 | CHECK WITH ACTIVE DIAGNOSIS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| With the Examiner in the Instrument Panel Node ambient, check, in active diagnosis, that the panel lighting is correctly activated | Continue to Step 6 | The panel lighting is not activated | Replace the instrument panel Op. 5560B11 | |
| 6 | CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Using the Examiner, check, in the Body Computer Node ambient, that there are no errors and the lighting parameter varies | Continue to Step 1 | Impossible to connect with the Body Computer control unit | Continue to Step 7 | |
| There are errors | Continue in accordance with the instructions for the diagnostic equipment | |||
| The parameter values do not change | Continue to Step 10 | |||
| 7 | ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the Body Computer Node electrical power supply is correct | Continue to Step 8 | Positive and/or earth electrical power supply fault. | Replace the defective component (if a fuse is involved, search for the cause of the problem). | |
| 8 | CHECK ON CONNECTIONS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Check the continuity of the wiring between the control panel and the Body Computer Node See E4010 INSTRUMENT PANEL Also check that the MODE +/- buttons are working properly | Continue to Step 9 | Electrical connections not working | Restore damaged electrical connections. See E4010 INSTRUMENT PANEL | |
| Buttons faulty | Replace the control panel Op. 7040A56 | |||
| 9 | CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Using the Examiner, check the possibility of connecting with the Body Computer Node | Continue to Step 6 | Impossible to connect with the Body Computer control unit | Replace the Body Computer Node Op. 5505A32 | |
| 10 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | The fault persists. | Continue to Step 1 | |
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