23 · Diagnostics

Boot opening/closing not working

Make: Alfa Romeo
Model: Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual
Year: 2005–2010
Section: Doors › Boot opening/closing not working

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Fault diagnosisBoot opening/closing not working

BOOT OPENING/CLOSING NOT WORKING

When the opening/closing of the luggage compartment is operated using the key, or the opening using the button in the control panel, the boot does not open and does not close

1	FUSE AND RELAY CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check the condition of the fuses and relays See E3045 BOOT AND FUEL FLAP OPENING	Move on to Step 2	Components faulty	Replace the component (in the case of a fuse, find out what caused it to blow)
2	CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check the boot lid opening/closure in active diagnosis	Move on to Step 6	The boot will not open/close	Move on to Step 3
3	ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check the electrical connection between the body computer node, driver''s door node and boot lock See E3045 BOOT AND FUEL FLAP OPENING	Move on to Step 4	Electrical connector on boot lock incorrectly connected	Connect the electrical connector to the boot lock correctly
		Move on to Step 4	Connections broken or not insulated	Restore the continuity/insulation of the electrical connection See E3045 BOOT AND FUEL FLAP OPENING
4	ELECTRICAL SIGNAL CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Disconnect the electrical connector for the boot lid lock and check for the opening control signal	Move on to Step 5	Opening control signal missing	Move on to Step 7
5	CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check that the fault is no longer present.	End of diagnosis.	The fault persists.	Replace the boot lock motor Op. 7015B70 TAILGATE LOCK MOTOR - R.R AND CHECK LOCK SUPPLY LINE
6	CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Press the button in the dashboard and check the driver''s door node to ensure that the status of the boot lid opening button alters while in parameter mode.	Move on to Step 8	There is no change in status	Move on to Step 7
7	ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check the electrical connection between the switch on the console and the driver''s door node See E3045 BOOT AND FUEL FLAP OPENING Check that the switch is working properly	Move on to Step 8	Connections broken or not insulated	Restore the continuity/insulation of the electrical connection See E3045 BOOT AND FUEL FLAP OPENING
		Move on to Step 8	Switch faulty	Replace the switch on the console Op. 7015B81 TAILGATE OPENING CONTROL SWITCH - R.R.
8	REPLACE THE DRIVER''S DOOR NODE	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Replace the Driver''s Door Node Op. 5505A42 CONTROL UNIT (DIGITAL NETWORK NODE) IN DRIVER'S DOOR - R.R. and check that the fault is no longer present.	End of diagnosis.	The fault persists.	Restore the driver''s door node and replace the body computer Op. 5505A32 BODY COMPUTER - R.R

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