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Lancia Ypsilon Factory Service Manual (2003-2011)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Reversing lights not working

Make
Lancia
Model
Ypsilon Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2011
Section
Lights › Reversing lights not working
Fault diagnosisReversing lights not working

REVERSING LIGHTS NOT WORKING

With the ignition key in the ON position, when reverse gear is engaged, the reversing light does not come on

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the system protective fuse (services)Continue to Step 1Fuse broken

Check for possible short circuits Replace the fuse See E2022 REVERSING LIGHTSReplace the fuse (and search for the cause of its blowing)

Continue to Step 2

1CHECK ON INDIVIDUAL LIGHTSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the and bulb holder assemblyContinue to Step 2Bulb damagedChange the bulb
Bulb holder faultyRenew or replace the light cluster
2REVERSING LIGHT SWITCH CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the reversing light switch is correctly fastened and working properlyContinue to Step 3Reversing light switch faultyRenew or replace the reversing light switch
3CHECK ON REVERSING LIGHT ELECTRICAL CIRCUITAll OKProblems metOperation

Check, in order:

  • connections between junction unit and reversing light switch
  • connections between ENGINE COMPARTMENT junction unit and DASHBOARD junction unit;
  • connections between FACIA control unit and reversing light bulb
  • bulb earth: See E2022 REVERSING LIGHTS
Continue to Step 4Connections brokenRestore the connections: See E2022 REVERSING LIGHTS
Connections brokenRestore the earth contact See E2022 REVERSING LIGHTS
4CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosis

Parts & tools for this job For 2003 Lancia Ypsilon

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